Every life has a story
Ceremonies for Every Chapter of Life
Every milestone deserves to be remembered. I craft ceremonies that honour the story you are living — weddings, memorials, baby welcomings, and family beginnings.
Inclusive ceremonies for all couples, anywhere in Ontario.
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I tell stories.
Whether it is the joy of a wedding, the tenderness of a farewell, the wonder of a new arrival, or the courage of a fresh start — your ceremony should sound like you.
the story of two people finding each other
the story of a life that deserves to be remembered
the story of welcoming a child
the story of a family beginning a new chapter
Services
Ceremonies I Offer
Weddings
Personal, heartfelt ceremonies that capture the unique journey of two people choosing each other.
Memorials
Tribute services that honour a life lived, weaving memory, love, and legacy into a meaningful farewell.
Baby Welcomings
Gentle, joy-filled ceremonies to celebrate new life and welcome a child into your family and community.
Family Milestones
Mark transitions, anniversaries, new chapters, and reunions with a ceremony shaped around your family story.
Wedding Packages
Ceremonies for Every Couple
Inclusive ceremonies for all couples, anywhere in Ontario. Choose the package that fits your story, your setting, and your budget.
Classic Wedding Ceremony
Designed for the couple who wish to celebrate their love story with their friends and family with a ceremony created from a vast number of beautiful options and led by a passionate, professional, and personable Wedding Officiant.
- Free, no-obligation Ceremony Planning Consultation (in person, Zoom, or phone)
- Custom ceremony script created and emailed after you submit your content six weeks before the wedding
- Unique “Talk-Through Rehearsal” three weeks before the ceremony
- Arrival 30 minutes before the ceremony and personalized pen for license signing
- Optional full “Walk-Through Rehearsal” available as an additional service
- Unlimited support through the entire planning process
- Available mornings, afternoons, or evenings, 7 days a week including holidays
Intimate Wedding Ceremony
This option is for the couple who wish to celebrate their love story in an intimate setting in a way that is both simple and budget friendly.
- Free, no-obligation Ceremony Planning Consultation (Zoom or phone)
- Unique “Talk-Through Rehearsal” by phone three weeks before the ceremony
- Arrival 30 minutes before the ceremony and personalized pen for license signing
- Optional full “Walk-Through Rehearsal” available as an additional service
- Unlimited support through the entire planning process
- Available year-round, except Saturday afternoons
Basic Wedding Ceremony (Elopement)
This option is for the couple who want a simple way to get married without all the options of a Classic or Intimate Ceremony. It includes the two of you and your two witnesses.
- Free, no-obligation Ceremony Planning Consultation (Zoom or phone)
- Arrival before the ceremony, Marriage License review, and personalized pen for signing
- Standard marriage vows, license signing, and official declaration
- Two witnesses required (provided for $30 each if needed)
- Available weekdays year-round; $100 additional fee for weekends
Walk-Through Rehearsals
Every wedding ceremony we perform is well rehearsed. As trained and experienced Wedding Officiants, we bring both competence and confidence to every ceremony we conduct.
A “Talk-Through Rehearsal” is included in our Classic and Intimate options. For couples who want extra preparation, we also offer a formal “Walk-Through Rehearsal” where you and your wedding party meet at the venue to physically practice the entire ceremony. Efficient, well run, and takes about 30 minutes.
Important Details
- Following every wedding ceremony, we take care of all legal documents including the Record of Solemnization of Marriage, mailing the Marriage License to the Registrar General’s Office, and filing the marriage registry sheet in accordance with the Marriage Act.
- Each couple is responsible to purchase an Ontario Marriage License. Licenses are available from any city hall in Ontario and may be purchased up to 90 days before the wedding date. Fees vary by city.
- Religious content is offered but never required. We respect people of all faith backgrounds and those with no faith background.
- Our attire, communication style, and presentation are always professional and personable, never cheesy or inappropriate.
*Mileage rate of $0.75 per kilometre MAY be added for locations more than 100 kilometres from Newmarket.
Funerals, Memorials & Celebrations of Life
Honouring a Life, Telling a Story
When a family member passes away, there is significant value in having a gathering to commemorate their life and begin the process of saying goodbye in a meaningful and memorable way.
Wherever You Need Us
We can serve your family whether you choose a traditional Funeral or Memorial Service at a funeral home, a Graveside Committal at a cemetery, or a Celebration of Life Ceremony at the location of your choice—backyard, golf course, restaurant, or local pub.
A Thoughtful Beginning
We begin with an initial phone meeting to confirm the details of the service, including the type of ceremony that best suits your family's needs.
A Service That Reflects a Life
You'll receive access to our exclusive online portal with a step-by-step guide to creating a service that reflects your loved one, with a vast number of options and ideas to draw from.
Here When You Need Us
We serve families “at need” or “pre-need” and are available year-round, including holidays. We work well with funeral homes, funeral directors, and other end-of-life professionals.
Leading the service for your family is our honour. Our style is warm, engaging, and respectful. We are flexible and open to any creative celebration expressions you wish to include.
Request a Memorial ConsultationMeet Jordan
Jordan Grant
Every life has a story. Every relationship has a story. And the moments that matter most deserve words that feel true to the people living them.
I'm Jordan Grant, founder of Storybound.
For much of my career, I've had the privilege of being invited into people's lives during some of their most significant moments—celebrating marriages, honouring lives, supporting families through loss, and helping people navigate important life decisions.
Those experiences taught me something: the best ceremonies aren't really about the person standing at the front. They're about the people gathered in the room.
My role is to listen, understand your story, and then find the words to tell it well.
Ordained chaplain. Licensed funeral director. Registered marriage officiant. Experienced public speaker.
Master's in Leadership & Management · Executive MBA in Innovation Leadership
While credentials and experience matter, I believe what matters most in this work is the ability to connect with people.
I've spent years sitting across kitchen tables and in funeral homes, churches, wedding venues, boardrooms, and family living rooms listening to people tell me about their lives. I've learned to ask good questions, notice the little details, and discover the stories that reveal who people really are.
That's the heart behind Storybound.
For weddings, I want your guests to hear your ceremony and think, "That's them." It can be joyful and funny, traditional or contemporary, deeply spiritual or completely non-religious. It should sound like you.
For funerals and celebrations of life, my goal is equally personal: to go beyond dates and accomplishments and help tell the story of a life—the relationships, personality, values, humour, struggles, faith, and ordinary moments that made someone unforgettable to the people who loved them.
I don't believe life's biggest moments should be marked by generic words pulled from a template.
They deserve your words. Your memories. Your story.
That's why I created Storybound.
Your life. Your people. Your story.
I'd be honoured to help you tell it.
Our Promise
Three Foundational Commitments
At Storybound, every ceremony begins with a simple belief: your story deserves to be told well. Whether celebrating a marriage, honouring a life, or marking one of life's other significant moments, my commitment is to create ceremonies that are personal, authentic, and memorable.
Confidence
- Experience matters. I bring years of experience as an officiant, licensed funeral director, ordained chaplain, public speaker, and professional communicator to every ceremony.
- Your ceremony is in capable hands. I take the responsibility of leading life's most important moments seriously—from our first conversation through to the ceremony itself.
- For weddings, I am legally authorized to solemnize marriages in Ontario and ensure the legal requirements of the ceremony are handled properly.
- Preparation is part of the experience. I take the time to understand the people, relationships, and stories behind every ceremony so you can be fully present when the day arrives.
- Clear communication, professionalism, and reliability are fundamental to the Storybound experience.
Choice
- No two stories are the same, so no two ceremonies should be either.
- Your ceremony can be traditional or contemporary, formal or relaxed, faith-based or non-religious—or somewhere beautifully in between.
- You decide how personal your ceremony becomes. I provide ideas, guidance, and structure while making sure the final ceremony still sounds and feels like you.
- Family members and friends can be incorporated through readings, stories, music, prayers, tributes, or other meaningful elements.
- Your ceremony belongs where your story takes you. I work with venues and locations throughout the communities I serve.
Connection
- Storybound is built around listening first. I want to know more than names, dates, and logistics—I want to understand the people and the story behind the occasion.
- Every couple and family receives personal attention and an opportunity to share what matters most to them.
- Meetings can be held in person, by phone, or by video, depending on what works best for you.
- I work collaboratively with families, couples, funeral homes, wedding venues, planners, and other professionals to help create a seamless experience.
- Above all, I want the people gathered for your ceremony to recognize themselves in the words being spoken.
Your life. Your people. Your story.
Storybound exists to help you tell it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a wedding comes with a lot of questions. At Storybound, my goal is to make the ceremony part simple, personal, and enjoyable.
Your life. Your people. Your story.
Storybound exists to help you tell it.
Get in Touch
Begin Your Story
Tell me a little about your ceremony and I will be in touch within two business days.