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Shaughan Whalen Marriage Commisioner

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Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 | Leduc | Wedding Officiants |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 2, 2026. Business status: Active.

Shaughan Whalen is a Leduc marriage commissioner who conducts civil wedding ceremonies in and around the city. Her official website identifies her by name, states that she was appointed as an Alberta marriage commissioner in 2008 and provides a current booking form and telephone contact. The site describes ceremonies at indoor and outdoor locations, including homes, halls and farms.

For couples comparing officiants, the most useful confirmed details are the published $350 basic fee, a typical ceremony length of approximately 20 minutes and support with vows and marriage paperwork. A formal rehearsal can also be arranged. The website does not publish a street address, a complete travel-fee schedule or availability calendar, so those details need to be confirmed before booking. Last reviewed: August 2, 2026.

Services and specialization

Shaughan’s documented specialization is the performance of civil marriage ceremonies. Her website explains that these ceremonies must include Alberta’s legal requirements, while couples may use government-provided vows, edit those vows or write their own. She offers to discuss the wording requirements and says she can assist couples with writing their vows.

The basic service includes pre-wedding meetings, completion and submission of the marriage paperwork, and presiding over the ceremony. The official FAQ says a civil ceremony generally lasts about 20 minutes. Exchanging rings is optional, and a formal rehearsal can be arranged when required.

Her site also documents help choosing and preparing a ceremony location, along with support during the weeks before the wedding. These are specific service features rather than separate planning packages; the website does not claim to provide full wedding planning, venue coordination or reception services.

Civil marriage ceremony
Pre-wedding meetings
Assistance with ceremony location and vows
Completion and submission of marriage paperwork
Optional formal rehearsal
Witness arrangements with advance notice

Service area and who it may suit

The official site describes Leduc as Shaughan’s home community and says she performs civil weddings throughout the Leduc area. It also states that she is willing to travel to small communities surrounding Leduc. Ceremonies may take place indoors or outdoors and at locations such as a private home, rented hall or family farm.

This service may suit couples seeking a civil ceremony with room for personal vows and a location of their choice. It may also be relevant for couples who want a relatively short ceremony or need a formal rehearsal. The site does not define the full boundary of the surrounding service area, so couples outside Leduc should provide the venue address and request confirmation that travel is available.

Mileage is not charged for ceremonies within Leduc city limits. The website does not publish the mileage rate or other travel charges for locations beyond those limits.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed strength is the amount of practical information published before an enquiry. Couples can review the usual ceremony length, vow choices, ring requirements, rehearsal option, witness assistance and the main fee components. The inclusion of meetings and document submission in the basic fee also helps define the scope of the service.

Another documented feature is flexibility in ceremony setting: the site expressly discusses indoor and outdoor ceremonies and several types of private or rented locations. Shaughan also states that she helps with location preparation and vow writing.

The principal limitations are missing operational details. No business street address, public availability calendar, cancellation policy, deposit requirement or complete out-of-town travel schedule is published. The site mentions that witnesses can be arranged with advance notice and that a fee may apply, but it does not state that fee. These are practical points to clarify, not evidence of a service problem.

Pricing

The official FAQ publishes a basic fee of $350. It says this includes pre-wedding meetings, completion and submission of all paperwork, and presiding over the civil marriage ceremony. A formal rehearsal is listed at $100. Mileage is not charged when the wedding takes place within Leduc city limits.

The marriage licence is not included in the ceremony price. The site also notes that arranging witnesses may involve an additional fee. It does not specify taxes, deposits, payment deadlines, cancellation charges, postponement terms or mileage outside Leduc.

Couples should request a written quote for their date and venue. The quote should identify the ceremony fee, rehearsal charge, travel or mileage, witness fees, taxes if applicable and the total due. Since published prices can change, confirming the current total before signing is important.

Contact and booking

Shaughan’s official contact number is 780-238-1276. The website also provides a dedicated form described specifically as a booking form for Shaughan as a marriage commissioner.

The form requests both partners’ full legal names, contact details, wedding date and time, anticipated guest count, ceremony location and information for two witnesses. Couples who are only checking availability may prefer to make an initial telephone enquiry before submitting extensive personal information.

No official street address is published, so the address field in this profile is intentionally blank. Couples should use the confirmed official domain and telephone number rather than relying on older directory addresses.

What couples should confirm

Start by confirming availability for the exact ceremony date, time and municipality. If the venue is outside Leduc, ask whether Shaughan travels there and request the mileage or travel cost. Couples should also discuss the desired ceremony wording, any personal vows and whether planned religious or cultural elements can be incorporated within the requirements of a civil ceremony.

Confirm who will obtain the Alberta marriage licence and when Shaughan needs to receive it. The official FAQ says the licence cost is separate. If witnesses are needed, arrange them in advance and ask for the applicable fee.

Before paying, obtain written terms covering the full price, deposit, balance deadline, cancellation or postponement, rehearsal arrangements, arrival time and backup plan. Couples should also mention accessibility requirements and any venue restrictions that could affect the ceremony.

Availability for the exact date and time
Travel approval and charges outside Leduc
Final vows and legally required wording
Marriage-licence and document deadlines
Witness arrangements and fees
Deposit, cancellation and postponement terms

Ceremony planning details

The official site says government-provided vows may be used or edited, while couples may instead write their own vows as long as the legal requirements are met. Rings are not legally required. These options give couples several decisions to settle during the pre-wedding meetings included in the basic fee.

A formal rehearsal is available rather than automatically included. Couples should decide whether the ceremony’s size, processional, venue layout or number of participants makes the additional rehearsal worthwhile. The booking form asks for the estimated guest count and ceremony location, so having those details ready should make the enquiry more efficient.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shaughan Whalen currently listed as a marriage commissioner in Leduc?

Yes. Her official website currently identifies Shaughan Whalen as a Leduc marriage commissioner, provides active ceremony and booking information, and lists a contact number.

What does Shaughan Whalen charge for a civil wedding?

The official FAQ lists a $350 basic fee, including pre-wedding meetings, marriage-paperwork completion and submission, and the civil ceremony. A formal rehearsal is $100. Confirm the current total and any additional charges before booking.

Can couples write their own vows for a ceremony with Shaughan?

Yes. Her website says couples may use or edit Alberta government vows or write their own, provided the ceremony still satisfies the legal requirements that Shaughan will discuss with them.

Does Shaughan Whalen travel outside Leduc?

Her website says she travels to small communities surrounding Leduc. It does not publish a complete service-area boundary or out-of-town mileage rate, so the venue address and travel cost should be confirmed directly.