Woven Threads - Handcrafted Ceremonies

Hi, I’m Chris (they/them)! I’m a Guelph-based Officiant/Ceremony Guide.

Ceremony feels like one potent antidote to the lies of capitalism which triumphs the role of the individual and denies our interdependence, has us chasing stuff as a false path to fulfillment, and treats busyness as a form of martyrdom.

Let us instead slow down together and enter the circle of ceremony; to pause and reflect on our stories and make meaning of the significant relationships, milestones, and transitions we move through. Let us create spaces to grieve together, or spaces to lean into life’s joy. To have who we are and the journey we are on seen and honoured by our community of loved ones. To reweave ourselves to the fabric of the ecosystems which sustain us.

As a q***r, nonbinary, polyamorous, neurodivergent, witchy and artsy person, I’m passionate about serving folks in my communities who are too often marginalized by mainstream norms and conventions of ceremony. We’re done with sexist wedding traditions. We’re creating ceremonies that celebrate q***r and trans joy. We’re relearning how to lean on each other as we grieve. We’re reclaiming ancestral ritual traditions.

In the past 11 years I’ve officiated over 400 ceremonies including weddings and commitment ceremonies, celebrations of life and graveside memorials, child welcoming or adoption ceremonies, divorce ceremonies, equinox and solstice rituals, and ceremonies to honour trans and nonbinary folks.

I’m someone who loves a good dance party, can often be found on a walk by the river or in the forest, is loving my new regular poetry writing practice, and is excitedly learning to read and write Greek (my dad’s first language). I’m endlessly fascinated by spirituality, religion and ritual. I’m also endlessly fascinated by science and ecology. One of my favourite facts is that 100 trillion neutrinos pass harmlessly through your body every second!

Do you have a ceremony you want help creating? Follow the link in my bio to my website to book a free 30 minute video chat, where we can introduce ourselves, explore what your vision for the ceremony is, and see if we’re a good fit to work together.

Me and the ferns photographed by the Speed River at the trails at Ignatius by Ema Suvajac

Oh my gosh their vows were funny! And sweet. And tender. And with just the right amount of roasting each other. It was so them.

One of the fantastic benefits of keeping your vows a surprise from each other is that you get reactions like this. I mean, I had read both of their vows already and I was still cracking up.

Moments beautifully caught by

The indoor wood stove is gonna be warm and cosy today! With the generous amounts of rain happening today we’re going to move the Deadname Funeral indoors at the Villa at Ignatius.

Last minute registrations are welcome. We’d love to have you there. Eventbrite link in bio.

Here’s a wee map for where you’re going on the property. Volunteers will meet you at the top of the driveway by the Orchard Park office building to give you a map.

We start at 6:30pm tonight, Sunday Nov 10.

If you’re not feeling well or have tested positive for covid in the last ten days then please stay home and rest. Masking indoors is encouraged. Two air purifiers will also be going.