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Calgary Marriage Commissioner

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Calgary | Wedding Officiants |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples looking for a Calgary marriage commissioner can currently find Jacqueline Hoare through Life Celebrant. Her official website identifies her as an appointed marriage commissioner for the Province of Alberta and describes a ceremony style centred on personal, meaningful storytelling. The site’s wedding material emphasizes ceremonies that can be fun and somewhat non-traditional rather than relying on a single standard presentation.

The current first-party identity differs from the historic Canada Wedding Guide copy. Although the earlier listing referred to Blair E. Collins, the linked official domain now consistently names Jacqueline Hoare and provides a different telephone number. This profile therefore uses only Jacqueline’s current official pages and does not carry forward unsupported claims about Blair, premarital counselling or earlier services.

The official site publishes options for an elopement ceremony, a personalized wedding ceremony, vow renewal and rehearsal, along with separate charges for rush registration, sound-system rental and travel beyond Calgary. Last reviewed: August 8, 2026.

Current identity and evidence

The confirmed business identity is Jacqueline Hoare – Life Celebrant. The homepage title uses both “Calgary Marriage Commissioner” and “Calgary Wedding Officiant,” while the About page describes Jacqueline as an appointed marriage commissioner for Alberta. Those official pages also provide the current telephone number, 403-818-6430, and the email address jacqueline@lifecelebrant.ca.

No street address is published on the official pages reviewed. The elopement option is described as taking place at Jacqueline’s home location, but the location itself is not disclosed publicly. For that reason, the unverified historic Glamis Drive address has not been retained.

Services and specialization

Jacqueline states that she works with couples to create wedding ceremonies that are meaningful, enjoyable and potentially a little non-traditional. Her FAQ explains that meeting the couple is important to learning about them and designing a ceremony that is meaningful to both partners.

The published service menu includes an elopement ceremony at her home location, a personalized wedding ceremony, a vow-renewal ceremony and a rehearsal. Optional paid items include rush registration and ceremony sound-system rental. The vow-renewal page describes ceremonies that may revisit original vows or use a newly personalized ceremony reflecting the couple’s shared journey; it also clearly notes that a vow renewal has no legal implications.

Elopement ceremony at Jacqueline’s home location
Personalized wedding ceremony
Vow-renewal ceremony
Wedding rehearsal
Rush registration and sound-system rental as separately priced options

Service area and who it may suit

The website positions Jacqueline as Calgary-based and publishes a travel formula for ceremonies outside Calgary’s city limits. It does not list every community she will serve, so couples planning in Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Airdrie or elsewhere in Alberta should ask about availability and obtain a written travel estimate rather than assuming coverage.

The service may suit couples who want input into a personalized civil ceremony and are prepared to meet with the commissioner before the wedding. The FAQ says a telephone meeting can be arranged for couples who live outside Calgary and are travelling to the city. Couples seeking a small ceremony may also wish to ask whether the home-location elopement option fits their guest count, accessibility needs and preferred format, since those details are not published.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the defined ceremony-development process: Jacqueline says she meets couples to learn about them and design a meaningful ceremony. She also states that a friend cannot conduct the legal ceremony while she merely observes, but she is willing to find a meaningful way to include that person. Published pricing, a stated deposit and an explicit out-of-city travel formula give couples useful starting information before making contact.

The practical limitations are matters of missing or variable information. The official site does not publish a business address, home-elopement capacity, standard ceremony length, accessibility information or a calendar of available dates. It also does not provide a complete list of inclusions beside every fee. Couples should verify these details directly, especially if comparing packages from several Calgary officiants.

Pricing

The official pricing page lists an elopement ceremony at Jacqueline’s home location for $325 plus GST and a personalized wedding ceremony for $450 plus GST. A vow renewal is $450 plus GST, while a rehearsal is $300 plus GST. Rush registration is listed at $80 plus GST, and ceremony sound-system rental at $175 plus GST.

A non-refundable initial payment of $200 is required to secure the wedding date and time, with the remaining balance due before the ceremony. For ceremonies outside Calgary city limits, the site states that travel is charged at $0.68 per kilometre from Jacqueline’s home and return, plus $80 per hour of travel time; GST is added to both. These are the prices published on the website when reviewed, but couples should confirm the total, inclusions, travel calculation and payment schedule in writing before booking.

Elopement ceremony: $325 plus GST
Personalized wedding ceremony: $450 plus GST
Vow renewal: $450 plus GST
Rehearsal: $300 plus GST
Rush registration: $80 plus GST
Sound-system rental: $175 plus GST

Contact and booking

Couples can call 403-818-6430, email jacqueline@lifecelebrant.ca or use a contact form on the official website to ask whether Jacqueline is available. The pricing page instructs couples to complete the contact form first. Once availability has been confirmed, the site directs them to complete a Letter of Agreement and submit the $200 non-refundable initial payment to secure the booking.

The listed payment methods are email money transfer, cheque or cash. Before sending money, couples should make sure the agreement identifies the date, start time, venue, ceremony option, total fee, travel charges, optional rentals and remaining-balance deadline.

What couples should confirm

Ask whether the preferred date and exact venue are available and whether the selected fee includes every part of the planned ceremony. For an elopement at Jacqueline’s home location, confirm the address privately, maximum attendance, witness arrangements, accessibility, parking and any restrictions. For another venue, request the complete travel calculation and ask whether parking or venue-specific expenses apply.

Couples should also confirm the rehearsal scope, sound-system suitability, ceremony length, personalization timeline and what rush registration changes. Jacqueline’s FAQ says couples obtain their own marriage licence from an Alberta Registry Office rather than through her, so confirm which documents must be brought to the ceremony and when they will be reviewed. Any legal or administrative timing should be reconfirmed directly before the wedding.

Exact availability and venue acceptance
What the selected ceremony fee includes
Home-elopement address, capacity and accessibility
Travel, parking and optional-service charges
Required documents and marriage-licence responsibilities
Cancellation, rescheduling and refund terms in the agreement

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Jacqueline Hoare charge for a Calgary wedding ceremony?

The official site lists a personalized wedding ceremony at $450 plus GST. An elopement ceremony at Jacqueline’s home location is listed at $325 plus GST. Couples should confirm current pricing and inclusions before booking.

Does Jacqueline offer vow renewals?

Yes. The official site lists vow renewals at $450 plus GST and describes either revisiting parts of the original ceremony or creating a new personalized ceremony. The site notes that vow renewals have no legal implications.

Can couples obtain their marriage licence from Jacqueline?

No. Jacqueline’s FAQ says couples must apply for the document through an Alberta Registry Office. Couples should confirm the current application timing and document requirements with the appropriate provincial source.

Can a friend perform the ceremony while Jacqueline observes?

No. Her FAQ says Alberta’s rules do not allow her to let a friend marry the couple while she simply observes. She does, however, say she will work with the couple to include the friend in another meaningful way.

Does Jacqueline travel outside Calgary?

The site publishes charges for ceremonies outside Calgary city limits: $0.68 per kilometre from her home and return, plus $80 per hour of travel time, with GST added. Because no destination list is published, couples must confirm that she serves their venue and request a complete quote.