Celebrations and ceremonies for your life’s journeys
My Offerings
Ceremonies woven in the patterns of your beliefs, values, styles, and imaginings …
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Uniting Ceremonies
Weddings
Unity rituals
Vow renewals
Vow re-weaving -
Life Transition Ceremonies
Birth
Namings and Re-namimgs
Funerals and Celebrations of Life
Retirement -
Separating Ceremonies
Vow un-tying
Divorces
Separations
Becoming co-parents -
Support Ceremonies
Healing circles
Grieving rituals
Navigating conflict
Location
Serving in-person the islands of the Salish Sea (Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands on the West Coast of Canada), and also grateful and delighted to offer on-line ceremonies. Currently certified to perform weddings in British Columbia, Canada and welcoming opportunities to travel.
Book a free 20-minute exploratory call
About Kelsey
Photo by Sydney Woodward of Folklore Studio Collective
Life is full of moments that want to be celebrated, supported, and held tenderly, and ceremonies help us - amidst the fullness of life - to make space for life.
Over the past decade of studying and practicing ritual and ceremony, I have seen the beauty and power of humans gathering (no matter the number). When we bring our hearts and minds together, we have incredible capacity to and hold the joy as well as the challenges that life may bring.
In addition to being a certified Celebrant, I am trained in music, creative writing, musical theatre, human rights law, collective trauma integration, and restorative justice facilitation. These diverse experiences, interests and passions have introduced me to many walks of life and the story-telling that helps us to make sense of them. As a Celebrant, it is my delight to hold and honour these stories.
Education and Training
Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant
Celebrant Foundation & Institute
2023
Collective Trauma Facilitation
Academy of Inner Science
2021- Ongoing
Transparent Communication
Academy of Inner Science
2020
Principles of Conflict
BC Institute of Justice
2018
Juris Doctorate
University of Victoria
2016
Master of Arts
University of Victoria
2011
Bachelor of Arts
University of Calgary
2007
Creating Your Ceremony
The process of creating a ceremony can itself be ceremonial. My journeys have taught me about ebbs, flows, and seasons of life, and my primary lesson is this: everything is easier with some space to inhale and exhale (probably a few times). It would be my pleasure to hold this space for you.
In creating a ceremony with you, I will be responsive to you and your life (including your communication preferences, your time constraints and any accessibility considerations).
Contact me for a free 20 minute exploratory-call and let’s see if it helps you breathe easy.
Ceremony Fees
Putting a specific number on the economic value of a ceremony will depend on what you are looking for as well as your financial situation. The below chart is meant as a guide only.
Single-Braid
Ceremony
$200-$500
One rewrite
One Preparatory Meeting
One Rehearsal/Run through
Double-Braid
Ceremony
$500-$1200
Unlimited rewrites
1-3 Preparatory Meetings
One Rehearsal/Run through
Triple-Braid
Ceremony
$1200-$3000
Unlimited rewrites
Unlimited Preparatory Meetings
One Rehearsal/Run through
Keepsake Book (copy of the ceremony)
All ceremonies are customized including personalized ritual elements
Sliding scale based on ceremony specifics and personal financial situation
For those seeking a simple wedding ceremony ('elopement' style), basic fee is approximately $200
Please connect if experiencing financial barriers beyond what these sliding scales account for or if interested in exploring work-trade options
Additional fees may be needed for in-person ceremonies if requiring travel
