Rev. Maggie is a Licensed BC Wedding Minister and is recognized in the official Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry (CIMM) Professional Minister Directory.
I have studied practical and esoteric Metaphysics full-time since 2020 and am a practicing Rosicrucian member and student. After completing the Celebratory and Spiritual Practitioner Program through the SolePath Institute, I was ordained as a Minister of the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry (CIMM), a spiritual organization dedicated to the principles of Metaphysical New Thought.
As an ordained minister, I have also received my licence from the Province of British Columbia to officiate weddings. I welcome couples of every faith, culture, background, and sexual orientation, creating ceremonies that reflect their unique story and values.
Through my ministry, Sacred Moon Ceremonies, I also offer blessings and ceremonies for many of life’s meaningful milestones.
I am based on beautiful Galiano Island in British Columbia’s Southern Gulf Islands. Galiano Island is located an hour from Vancouver, by ferry within the Southern Gulf Islands. As the crow flies in a straight line, Galiano is about 100 miles (161 kilometers) north of Seattle.
Contact: maggie@sacredmoonceremonies.com
Sacred Moon Ceremonies creates and officiates spiritually inspired wedding vows and other sacred rites woven with ritual, symbolism, storytelling, and metaphysical meaning. Drawing inspiration from perhaps lunar traditions, Celtic mysticism, folklore, and the wild beauty of the West Coast and so much more – each wedding ceremony vows & rituals experience are thoughtfully crafted as a meaningful and memorable threshold experience.
For weddings, couples are warmly invited to explore the elements that resonate most deeply with them — from simple and heartfelt spiritual ceremonies or moving on to a feast of different ideas: handfastings, moon-inspired rituals, sacred storytelling, ancestral blessings, candle ceremonies, elemental rituals, calling in the ancestors, nature blessings, Celtic symbolism, and personalized metaphysical touches that reflect their unique path together. I also love theme weddings from Pirates of the Caribbean to whatever your fancy. Or check out the Reverend Maggie Woo Meter below of where you want to land on Wedding Woo…I can do from 1 – 10!
I also offer the Sacred Moon Elopement Wedding Chapel Package for very small groups [see below].
Every couple is unique, and Sacred Moon Ceremonies offers personalized consultation meetings where we can dream, explore, and thoughtfully weave together the themes, symbols, spiritual elements, and ceremonial atmosphere that feel most meaningful to you – ultimately creating your wedding ceremony rituals and vows that feel deeply authentic, magical, and entirely your own. 🌙 The most important requirement is fit.
If you want to know more about Galiano Island, located in the Pacific Northwest on the Canadian side, go back to my home page and there is a Vogue Article link about the island.
Sacred Moon Ceremonies is a metaphysical ministry rooted in ancestral knowledge, blending the energies all around us, and the celebration of life in all its sacred cycles. I believe we are the living manifestation of the hopes and dreams of our ancestors. Through ritual, story telling, and ceremony, I assist in creating life memories in the personal rituals and vows for your very special day.
Life is more that what we can comprehend. It’s energy in nature, lunar phases and the stars all around us. My Ministry walks in that truth, blending metaphysical insight with ancestral wisdom to guide weddings, transitions, blessings and more – each vow and ceremony written to complement and reflect your individuality, hopes and dreams. Each wedding conducted as if you were part of my special family.
I am your storybook guide. While you focus on celebrating your love, I quietly tend to every ceremonial, and ministerial detail with great care and deep respect, so you can simply be present for one of life’s most meaningful moments. I will require a list of details from you though to be able to do all of this effectively and in a timely manner.
If you’re hoping for a purely civil ceremony, I am not a match for you, and that’s perfectly okay.
Plan A: I attend your wedding venue …
Spin the Sacred Moon Ceremonies Wedding Woo Meter, Available From 1 – 10
A reminder: One of the things I like to establish at our first meeting is whether we’re a good fit. Every officiant has a different style, and I want you to have the ceremony that feels right for you. Sacred Moon Ceremonies offers personalized spiritual wedding ceremonies with a Metaphysical approach. Even at Woo Level 1, there are meaningful reflections, the exchange of vows, and the legal and ministerial elements required for a legal marriage. If you’re hoping for a purely civil ceremony, I am not a match for you, and that’s perfectly okay.
Prices for Sacred Moon Wedding Ceremonies start at $349.00 Cdn.
One of the biggest challenges for theme wedding celebrants, especially those with a spiritual or metaphysical background, is that couples often have no idea how to articulate what they want. They may know they don’t want a traditional church wedding, and they don’t want a city hall wedding…but they also may not want a full moon circle with ancestor invocations and elemental blessings. The Reverend Maggie “Woo Meter” instantly gives people permission to choose their comfort level without feeling judged. Choose as much—or as little—magic as feels right. Every ceremony is created together. This is simply a whimisical path to help us discover the perfect balance between heartfelt tradition and a touch of enchantment for your special day. Perhaps you have a theme wedding ceremony in mind? You may have your own ideas or start at Woo Wedding Level 1 – 3 and go from there!
Woo Level 1–3
- Sacred Bell Ringing
- Personalized love story
- Meaningful readings and vows
- Blessing for the journey ahead
- Astrology or celestial symbolism woven into the ceremony
Woo Level 4–6
- Gentle spiritual elements
- Ring(s) blessing
- Lunar-themed blessings
- Moon Water Blessing
- Nature themes
- Symbolic rituals such as handfasting, candle lighting, or blessing stones
- References to connection, intention, energies and shared journey
Woo Level 7–8
- Sacred ceremony elements including smudge and altar
- Calling in the directions or elements
- Ancestor acknowledgements and/or calling them in
- Sacred sound (bell, chime, singing bowl, drum)
- Seasonal, Celtic, or earth-based symbolism
- Blessing of the marriage license
Woo Level 9–10
- Full sacred ceremony experience
- Sacred blessings and ritual creation
- Casting a circle
- Elemental invocations
- Evening Ceremony Moon Blessing
- Ancestor work
- Highly personalized spiritual symbolism and ritual creation
Plan B: You skip the wedding venue and costs completely and elope…One Hour Weddings!
The Sacred Moon Elopement Chapel & Wedding Ceremony Package starts at $499 CAD.
An intimate ceremony. A little circle of people. A beautiful place in the forest to say yes.
For couples dreaming of something smaller, simpler and deeply personal, the Sacred Moon Elopement Chapel & Wedding Ceremony Package offers an intimate alternative to a traditional wedding venue. Bring the people closest to you and celebrate your marriage in a private forest setting on beautiful Galiano Island.
Your one-hour elopement experience includes approximately 30 minutes for your personalized spiritual wedding ceremony with a Metaphysical approach, followed by up to 30 minutes for the signing and completion of your marriage documents.
Ceremonies take place outdoors among the trees or, for the smallest gatherings, in the intimate Tarot Reading Room chapel. A covered ceremony setting can also be provided when the West Coast weather decides to join the guest list.
For the couple and up to 8 guests.
Sacred Moon Elopements start at $499 CAD.
This is a ceremony-only chapel experience and does not include a reception. To preserve the peaceful setting, no food, alcohol or smoking is permitted on the property.
If you are looking for a beautiful, meaningful and wonderfully uncomplicated way to get married on Galiano, this may be just the little bit of magick you’ve been looking for.
What do you need to get married in British Columbia, Canada?
None of what is provided here is legal advice, as you can Google this same information. I encourage you to do due diligence and research any legal question you may have.
Even the simplest wedding requires a place; a happy couple; two adult witnesses; a [British Columbia government licensed] wedding officiant AND a marriage license. Keep it simple and small or as large as you want. Just some ideas: you could rent a B&B; or a restaurant; know someone who has a property here to use; or contact one of the different governing bodies for permission or permit. Galiano Island is so beautiful because it is made up of a mix of Federal and Provincial Parks; private properties and also properties held in a nature trust.
If you are unsure about an outdoor location, places to contact for information: https://www.bcparks.ca https://www.crd.ca https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/info/permis-permits
You can only apply in person for a marriage license at over 900 locations in BC. The cost is $100.00. Your marriage license is issued to you in hand on the day you successfully apply. You then carefully safeguard this important document into the hands of your wedding officiant to review, keep safe and complete on your wedding day immediately after the ceremony. Your wedding officiant signs the document and [within 48 hours] mails it to the BC government office of Vital Statistics. To locate the closest marriage license site you can use this helpful marriage license office tracker: https://connect.health.gov.bc.ca/marriage-offices At least one member of the happy couple needs to be present with two sets of government issued identification for both people. You will also need personal information for both members of the couple such as: the full legal names for the couple, birth dates, places of birth, and current physical addresses; current legal status (e.g., never married, divorced, or widowed); and the full names and places of birth (town/city, and province/state/country) for both sets of parents. The marriage license is valid for only 90 days from the date of issue. [This means it needs to be valid on the date of your wedding.] If either of you have been divorced you need to also provide your divorce certificate or order. There is no wait period between the date of issue of your marriage license and your wedding. Your final government marriage certificate will eventually be mailed by the government to the address you provide at the time of applying for your marriage license, usually around three weeks after your licensed officiant submits your completed marriage documents to the government. Your marriage license and all marriage documents are issued in your legal name(s).
Can I get married in British Columbia if I am from the United States?
First you should obtain legal advice in your home state, however generally speaking ‘Yes.’ You do not need to be a Canadian citizen or resident to legally marry in British Columbia. The process requires no blood tests, and your Canadian marriage will be fully recognized in Canada. You will require a marriage license [see above]. In the weeks following your wedding when you receive your Canadian government issued wedding certificate you will then go through your individual state process to submit it. Same-sex weddings are legal nationwide in the United States, and are recognized at both the state and federal levels since 2015.
If we want to book you for our dream theme wedding what do we do?
Contact me for your FREE consultation. Please contact: maggie@sacredmoonceremonies.com
The first meeting for all of us is really a vibe check. It is a complementary session easily arranged by me at a convenient day/time on GoogleMeet for you both to attend virtually or on island if you are here. If you decide to proceed with me as your wedding officiant during or after this session [and I am available for your wedding date], a 50% non refundable retainer of your quoted fee is then required to reserve your wedding date. *NB Please take note: you do not have a reserved wedding date with me, without a non-refundable retainer paid within one week of your first meeting.
Your package includes up to two further brief sessions made available for both of you where with my professional input, the details of your wedding ceremony are created based on your dreams and also includes my attendance at a rehearsal. If there are any unusual travel requirements required for me to get to your venue location, those are organized and provided by you. The remainder of your ceremony fee is due before the day of the wedding.
All of the above sessions are hopefully completed at least two weeks prior to your wedding date in order for me to be fully prepared. You pay your fees by etransfer in the currency of your country of origin, ie Canadian or American currency.
Creating Your Island Wedding
It takes a little village to create a beautiful island wedding. Sacred Moon Ceremonies is delighted to be listed in the Folklore Gulf Islands Wedding Guide,where you can discover photographers, florists, planners and other local wedding professionals to help bring your celebration together.
Everyone Deserves Their Own Special Wedding Celebration
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