Now Offering Same Sex Marriages

Reverend Leslie has been providing same sex commitment ceremonies for over 5 years and is pleased to announce he is now providing Same Sex Marriages to couples wishing for more than a commitment ceremony. This new service is being offered to couples that are willing to make the trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada!

Reverend Leslie was ordained at the Cathedral of "St. John the Divine" in New York City and is licenced to perform wedding ceremonies in the Province of Ontario. The Ontario Court of Appeal issued a decision on June 10, 2003 that ruled that same-sex couples have the right to be legally married. What a better place for your marriage than in the Worlds premier location for Honeymoons, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Some Facts:
• To get a marriage license there is no waiting period. Both persons must apply, though one partner can handle the process. The form must be signed and returned with payment to the licensing office. Proper identification must be provided for both partners. The fees vary from area to area and it takes about 30 minutes.
• Canada's Marriage Act requires that where a former marriage was dissolved or annulled in a jurisdiction other than Canada an authorization must be obtained from the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations before a marriage license can be issued.
  To obtain the authorization, the following documents must be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar General:
  • 1. A marriage license application fully completed and signed by both parties.
  • 2. A copy of the decree of divorce or annulment certified by the proper court officer in the jurisdiction the divorce/annulment was granted. If the decree is in a language other than English or French, a certified translation must be provided.
  • 3. A Statement of Sole Responsibility for each foreign divorce and signed by both applicants.
  • 4. A legal opinion of an Ontario lawyer, addressed to both applicants, giving reasons why the divorce or annulment should be recognized in the Province of Ontario. For specific information regarding the contents of the opinion letter, contact the Office of the Registrar General.
  The above documents must be forwarded to:
  Office of the Registrar General
  P.O. Box 4600
  189 Red River Road
  Thunder Bay, Ontario
  P7B 6L8
  Att: M.A.M
  After receiving authorization from the province, the document must be submitted when you go get your marriage license along with the application form, license fee, etc. Any questions about the authorization process should be directed to the Office of the Registrar General at 416-325-8305
• The marriage license is valid anywhere in Ontario for 3 months from the date of purchase.
• There are no requirements for a Blood Test etc. in Ontario.
• There are no mandatory residency requirements to be married in Ontario.

We are here to help. We will provide as much help as possible in aquiring your marriage licence. We will help with reservations in local hotels. We will assist in arranging any catering, photographers, videoographes, etc.

We do not currently have pre-arranged packages but we will be creating those in the very near future.

You can download a .PDF copy of the Ontario Marriage Licence Application here: Ontario Marriage Licence Application

Because Reverend Leslie acknowledges and honors all religions, faiths, practices and spirituality, the content of your event can be whatever you want it to be.

• From strongly religious to strictly civil and anything in between
• Ceremonies for interfaith couples
• Spiritual ceremonies
• Couples with no particular religious affiliation
• Couples who choose to refrain from expressing religious beliefs.

Reverend Leslie is dedicated to giving couples what they want instead of the "off the shelf" or "me too" kind of ceremonies. They can include wonderful heart centered prayers that can include family and friends.

• Reverend Leslie is renowned for his spiritual candle and wine ceremonies, that many times bring tears to the eyes.
• Reverend Leslie is often given comments like " that was wonderful" and "I loved the ceremony. It's the best I have heard".