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Love Story Ceremonies

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Last reviewed: September 27, 2026 | Kelowna |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: September 27, 2026. Business status: Active.

Love Story Ceremonies is a Kelowna wedding officiant service led by Valerie Maltese. The official website describes personalized wedding ceremonies for couples in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon and surrounding areas of the Okanagan Valley. Couples can discuss a ceremony that reflects their story, personalities and beliefs, from a short elopement to a larger celebration.

The business presents ceremony writing as a collaborative process. Its website says couples receive their ceremony script before the wedding and can shape the wording, personal vows, readings, family traditions and other elements. This profile reflects the information published on the official website and was last reviewed on September 27, 2026.

Services and specialization

Love Story Ceremonies provides wedding officiant and ceremony services, with a focus on personal storytelling and flexible ceremony design. The official site describes ceremonies that can be simple and brief or more customized, depending on what the couple wants to include. Couples may use an existing ceremony script, adapt it, or develop a ceremony around their own relationship and memories.

The site also describes the option to include personal vows, favourite readings, family traditions and elements connected to the couple's beliefs. Examples of custom elements listed by the business include tree planting, blending of wine, hand fasting and blending of the sands. The website says ceremonies can be held in settings such as a hiking trail, boat, golf course, beach or winter slope, subject to arrangements with the officiant.

The official about page identifies Valerie Maltese as a professional actor and member of UBCP/ACTRA, and says she has been creating wedding ceremonies since 2016. It also identifies her as a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant. These are operator-provided background details from the business website, not independent endorsements.

Personalized wedding ceremonies
Elopement and small-wedding ceremonies
Personal vows, readings and family traditions
Custom ceremony elements and rehearsal service

Service area and who it may suit

The official website names Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Vernon, as well as surrounding areas of the Okanagan Valley. No street address is published in the supplied official pages, so couples should confirm the proposed meeting or ceremony location directly.

The service may suit couples who want an officiant-led ceremony shaped around their relationship rather than a fixed script. The website specifically describes short and personal elopements, ceremonies for small groups and larger weddings, and ceremonies that incorporate the couple's preferred beliefs or traditions. Couples planning an outdoor or unusual-location ceremony should confirm travel, setup and weather arrangements before booking.

Kelowna and West Kelowna
Lake Country and Vernon
Surrounding Okanagan Valley areas
Small elopements through larger wedding audiences

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of Love Story Ceremonies is the collaborative approach described on the official website. Couples are told that they can review the ceremony script before the wedding and request changes so the wording reflects their personalities, beliefs and relationship. The site also says the officiant can blend traditions and facilitate the couple's beliefs in their own way.

Another confirmed feature is the range of ceremony formats and locations described by the business, including intimate elopements, larger weddings and custom outdoor settings. The site presents Valerie Maltese's acting, storytelling and public-speaking background as part of her approach to ceremony delivery.

The supplied official pages do not publish a postal address, formal availability calendar, travel-fee details, payment terms beyond the stated deposit, or a complete list of what each package includes. Couples should treat the published prices as a starting point and confirm the current terms, location coverage and ceremony requirements before paying a deposit.

Script review and collaborative customization are described on the official site
Custom traditions and ceremony elements may be discussed
No postal address is published in the supplied evidence
Availability, travel arrangements and package inclusions should be confirmed directly

Pricing

The official services page lists a $250 Midweek Magic package for little elopements. The home page describes the comparable small-elopement option as applying Monday to Thursday. The website also lists a $350 rate for weekend Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for a maximum of 10 guests.

For audiences over 10 people, the official page lists a $550 rate. The home page similarly describes a larger wedding as anything over 10 people. Rehearsals are listed at $150 on the home page, and the business says a $50 deposit is required to reserve a date.

The site says packages can be modified and that personal love stories and personal vows can be added. It does not provide a full itemized list of inclusions or any stated travel charges in the supplied evidence. Confirm the current price, guest-count definition, taxes if applicable, deposit terms, rehearsal arrangements and any location-related costs before booking.

Midweek Magic elopement: $250
Weekend rate, up to 10 guests: $350
Weekend rate, over 10 guests: $550
Rehearsal: $150
Date-reservation deposit: $50

Contact and booking

Love Story Ceremonies asks couples to call or text to check their wedding date, time and location before reserving. The official website publishes the phone number +1-250-899-0775 and the email address forevermevalerie@yahoo.ca. The website also states that couples can contact Valerie to discuss their ceremony and package choice.

Because the supplied official pages do not show an online availability calendar, contacting the business directly is the practical first step. Include the proposed date, ceremony location, estimated guest count, preferred ceremony format and any requested traditions or custom elements when making an enquiry.

Phone or text: +1-250-899-0775
Email: forevermevalerie@yahoo.ca
Check the date, time and location before reserving
Ask for the package that matches the guest count and day of week

What couples should confirm

Before booking, couples should confirm that the requested date, time and ceremony location are available and within the business's current service area. For venues outside the communities named on the website, ask whether travel is available and whether an additional charge applies.

Ask what is included in the selected package, how the $50 deposit is applied, and when the remaining balance is due. Couples should also confirm the guest-count threshold, the difference between a weekday elopement and a weekend ceremony, and whether a rehearsal requires a separate booking.

If the ceremony includes personal vows, readings, blended traditions or a custom ritual, discuss the timing for script review and revisions. The website says couples receive the script before the wedding, but the supplied pages do not state a specific deadline. Confirm the process, finalization date and any paperwork or legal requirements relevant to the ceremony.

Current date, time and location availability
Travel coverage and any location-related fees
Package inclusions, deposit terms and balance due date
Guest-count rules and rehearsal arrangements
Script review, revisions and ceremony paperwork

At a glance

Love Story Ceremonies is a Kelowna-area wedding officiant service offering personalized ceremonies, small elopements and larger wedding ceremonies. Its official website publishes package prices from $250 to $550, a $150 rehearsal option and a $50 date-reservation deposit. The strongest fit appears to be for couples who want an officiant to collaborate on wording and incorporate personal vows, traditions or a custom love-story approach.

Pricing, service-area coverage and ceremony details should be reconfirmed with Valerie Maltese before booking, particularly for outdoor locations, guest counts above 10 and requests that require additional preparation.

Business: Love Story Ceremonies
Officiant: Valerie Maltese
Primary area: Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley
Last reviewed: September 27, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What areas does Love Story Ceremonies serve?

The official website names Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon and surrounding areas of the Okanagan Valley. Confirm coverage for the specific ceremony location before booking.

How much does a Love Story Ceremonies wedding package cost?

The official site lists $250 for the Midweek Magic elopement, $350 for a weekend ceremony with up to 10 guests, and $550 for a weekend ceremony with more than 10 guests. A rehearsal is listed at $150, and a $50 deposit is stated for reserving a date.

Can couples personalize the ceremony?

Yes. The official website says couples can review and customize the ceremony script, add personal vows, include readings or traditions, and discuss custom elements such as hand fasting, tree planting, wine blending or sand blending.

How do couples check availability?

The business asks couples to call or text +1-250-899-0775, or email forevermevalerie@yahoo.ca, with the proposed date, time and location. Availability should be confirmed before sending the deposit.