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Gnarnia Craft Ceremony Co. specializes in somethings a little different; Adventure Weddings and Elopements on Georgian Bay!

This reputable and well reviewed company offers all inclusive packages that range from $3500-$5500, so it is absolutely a budget friendly and unique option!

Can you see yourselves tucked in among the windswept pines or paddling kayaks together through the archipelago on your wedding day?

You will find that personalized nature-based ceremonies and photo sessions over vistas are the highlight of this offering.

Owner, Christy Bell is a passionate celebrant, adventure photographer and curator of unique ceremonies. She is happily willing to go above and beyond to make your wedding what it was always meant to be; a day for the two of you to focus on your togetherness and a wild and wonderful expression of your commitment to forever adventure together. She not only legally marries you, she sets it all up!

This opportunity to have your wedding day theme as the adventure of being together is a really intimate way to commit to one another.

Keeping it simple not only saves on costs, it makes the experience as exclusive to you as it possibly can be! Less is more!

When it comes to your wedding, stress less and just say yes as you consider this milestone in your relationship to be the experience of a lifetime with Gnarnia Craft Ceremony Co.

Services Offered

To ensure a memorable experience Christy elicits the core values that bring you together and then crafts a custom ceremony that reflects your essence as a couple and then she performs it in a picturesque place on Georgian Bay. Just check out her pictures and you will see the inspiration of her previous season!

Some of Christy's favourite rituals are sand-sharing, handfasting and over the winter she has been offering various Viking traditions that include fire and feasts!

Furthermore Christy captures it with her creative eye for candid and cinematic moments during your joy-sparked experience in nature which you can see @gnarniacraftceremonyco

How it works:

Gnarnia Craft Ceremony Co. takes care of the Decor, Florals, Officiant, Photography, Venue permits and Picnic!

What you do: Choose your date, time and package and then book it! Get your marriage license (we can help!) and don't forget to bring your rings and dress to impress. That's it!

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Frequently asked questions

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Civil union
Single religion
Interfaith ceremony
Non-religious
Vow renewal
Ceremony rehearsal

What services do you provide?

Licensed
Allow couple' own vows
Premarital counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baha'i faith
Buddhist
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No denomination
Orthodox christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Earth-based
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Pagan
Shinto
Taoist
Unitarian
Sikhism

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$500

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

If you offer pre-marital counseling, what is the starting price for (per session)?

$150
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Reviews for Gnarnia Craft Ceremony Co.

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Kenneth
Kenneth A. Sent on 13/10/2022
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Very happy and exceeded our expectations!

Christy made a customized ceremony for us and made everyone relatable. It was so overwhelming day and Christy and Jody helped so much to make the day of manageable and fun. They also did out photos and all are amazing. Our guests enjoyed it so much because the photos sessions were so engaging. I wish Gnarnia Ceremony all the success and I hope to see them again next year!
Tracy
Tracy T. Sent on 21/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thoughtful and personal!

Christy takes the time to get to know you and your partner’s love story, life story, family & friends to convey a beautiful story based on your love to your wedding guests.
We received so many compliments on how personal our ceremony was and how our guests really enjoyed the ceremony!
Christy is responsive & professional and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
Truly appreciate her effort for our big day and will be recommending her to everyone I know!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 28/09/2021
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Absolutely Perfect!

Christy was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond in bringing our dream of eloping in Awenda to life. She spent a lot of time getting to know us and crafted a ceremony that really captured our love story and who we are individually and as a couple. On top of the ceremony, Christy and her crew created a beautiful luxury picnic for us and took our gorgeous photos. She was a delight to work with - always available if we needed anything, accommodating any special requests, and providing helpful recommendations when we didn't know where to begin planning. Our perfect day is truly all thanks to her.
Jessica
Jessica B. Sent on 08/09/2021
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Absolutely Amazing!

Christy was absolutely incredible! She was so responsive and easy to work with prior to our big day and worked with us to create a custom ceremony. We eloped just the two of us, Christy asked us a few questions before our wedding and then she wrote our love story back for us -bringing us both to laughter and tears. We can’t thank her enough for making our wedding that much more special. It was truly a day we’ll never forget and that is due in large part to Christy’s talent and dedication to her craft.
Richard
Richard F. Sent on 21/04/2021
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Quaint, Intimate, and Memorable Ceremony

Christy was the most amazing officiant for our wedding. Honestly, it was during the pandemic and our spirits were a bit low due to the poor weather. She was constantly positive and uplifting and helped to make our union a cherished one. In fact, she went so far as to scout out the perfect location on an island with a wonderful gazebo that set the mood perfectly.

She was accommodating with the words she said during the ceremony. We had asked for it to be non-religious and she delivered it respectfully.

Christy, thank you for everything you did for us. It was a perfect day, and you helped to make it that way.
Natasha
Natasha V. Sent on 21/04/2021
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Amazing experience

Christy is a very intuitive individual who is incredibly compassionate and professional (yes, those things can be used together). She truly takes the time to get to know you and what vision you have for your wedding. In these harder Covid times, safety and health are a high priority of hers. She takes the time to outline everything and there are no hidden details. She has wonderful communication skills and she will set you at ease in no time. Christy has a true understanding of what love, marriage and commitment are. She is flexible and truly puts you first. If you are looking for someone to put that extra touch into your special day, look no further.
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Kylie Sent on 11/01/2023
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The most memorable ceremony!

My husband and I got married in July of 2022. We are so thankful on all the time and effort Christy spent to make our wedding ceremony so personalized and magical. From all the interviews with my husband and I as well as our friends and family, Christy knew who exactly we were as individuals and as a couple in order to write our custom ceremony so perfectly. All of our friends and family were able to capture our relationship in our ceremony and understand our love. We couldn’t imagine it being any other way and are so thankful we can look back at our special day and remember all the reasons we got married!
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Miranda C. Sent on 19/10/2021
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Amazing experience

I highly recommend this service to anyone who plans on getting married. You will not be disappointed. She made our wedding so wonderful and was so easy to talk to.
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Stew E. Sent on 20/07/2021
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Unreal!!!!!

Christy is the best! Kind and beautiful words all while some how blanketing the altar with a calming feeling. When it comes time to renew our vows, Christy will no doubt be up there with us again!!!!
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Kaila L. Sent on 20/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Flawless

Christy was more than we could have asked for. She took the time to prepare a very thoughtful ceremony for us. It was personal, authentic, and relaxed... exactly what we wanted it to be. She was professional and quick to respond to all inquiries. She also was so accommodating when our plans had to change last minute due to covid. We had multiple guests comment on how well she captured me and my husband. I am so glad she could be a part of our day, it wouldn’t have been quite the same without her!
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Meet the team

Christy Bell
Christy Bell
Officiant

Becoming a Celebrant was a natural progression for me as I have always felt called to facilitate positive experiences in people's lives.

Eliciting the words that will mean the most to you, your partner and guests is my talent; working with your sentiments to create the feelings you want shared is my gift.

I believe we are always looking to create a feeling and that the power of your words matter most to this mission on your wedding day.

I pride myself on my highly customized and unique writing ability and my confidence as an eloquent speaker and officiant of your ceremony.

I’m here to make sure that each and every event I’m involved with is personally crafted, inspired, extraordinary, and unforgettable.

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Georgian Bay L9M0B6 Midland (Ontario)

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