THE OCCASION

Kris Foley
Nova Scotia Justice of the Peace

"Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale."
-Unknown Author

A wedding is an extraordinary event, a celebration of love and life. Together we can develop a ceremony that will reflect the special love and bond between you and your partner.

First, let me tell you a little about me. I have completed all the necessary training from the NS Department of Justice and am licensed to conduct legally-binding civil weddings anywhere in Nova Scotia. I have years of public speaking experience and a professional background (CPA designation). I have served on numerous Board of Directors for not-for-profit organizations. I am very out-going and friendly, and bring a positive attitude and energy to everything I get involved with.

So how does this go? The first thing to do is to meet and ensure that I am the right choice to perform for your wedding ceremony and gather the necessary information to fill in your marriage registration forms. From there we can customize a ceremony that meets your wishes/dreams while including the mandatory legal commitments and requirements. You may want to include personal vows or perhaps a rose ceremony honouring your parents… the possibilities are endless!

For couples looking to celebrate and reaffirm their love and commitment for one another by renewing their marriage vows, either privately or publicly, I am also available to perform vow renewal ceremonies.

A wedding or wedding renewal is an extraordinary event, a celebration of love and life. Together we will develop a ceremony that will reflect the special love and bond between you and your partner.

Testimonials

I would be thrilled to perform your wedding ceremony and know I would help make your day perfect. But hey, don’t just take my word for it! Please take a peek at some testimonials from couples who’ve entrusted their “I do’s” to me (taken from my Facebook page).

Sarah S.Feb. 27, 2023

“Kris was lovely to work with. Would definitely recommend!"


Ellen P.

“My Husband and I would like to say a very big thank you to Kris for helping make our day so special! Our ceremony was everything we dreamed of and more! We could not have picked a better officiant to perform our ceremony thank you from the bottom of our hearts! It was beautiful."


Rupert B.

“Kris was so amazing she really made the day come together and was the final touch to make our day so wonderful. She did an outstanding job from start to finish. I would recommend her above any other. We guarantee she will exceed your expectations. We can not thank you enough Kris. Thank you so very much."


Meghan M.Aug. 31, 2022

“Our JOP Kris Foley was amazing from our first meeting. I had alot of questions and she answered them all and made me feel at ease. At the wedding she did a great job and I would recommend her for your special day."


Amber L.Aug. 15, 2022

“We picked Kris' name randomly off an officiant website because she was based near our home and she did not disappoint! She answered our email right away. She hosted us at her own home for our first meeting, immediately connecting with our young daughter. Kris drove out of her way to do the ceremony at a rural beach location, with no hesitation! She is friendly and fun! She even coordinated her outfit to the venue. We would recommend Kris to anyone looking for an officiant."


Cody T.Aug. 9, 2022

“If you are looking for an officiant that is down for anything, then Kris is the perfect person to hire as your JOP. Kris was such a great addition to our perfect day and she did a wonderful job at pronouncing my wife's extremely long name. Thank you so much for helping make this whole process a breeze."


Elyse C.Nov. 21, 2022

“Kris was such a pleasure to work with. She is a great communicator and very receptive to tailoring the ceremony to suit your needs. She instantly made us feel comfortable and at ease on our big day."


Katt G.May 2, 2022

“Hi everyone!! If you are looking for some one who is kind, pays attention to detail and someone FUN, then look no further!! Kris is all of these things plus more. She was very professional, made the steps before the wedding very easy. I asked her to do a fun quote from "The Princess Bride" movie and she was absolutely thrilled to do so, and even did it in the accent/lisp the character had in the movie. She nailed it!! Please consider Kris for your JOP, you will not be disappointed."


Erin O.Nov. 9, 2020

“I would recommend Kris to anyone looking for their dream ceremony. She was helpful, detail oriented and made us feel at ease. What made it extra special was our previous connection through horses. Kris has taught me many important lessons from the time I was a young teen and now as an adult entering my marriage. Thank you so much for everything."


Emily W.Sept. 20, 2020

“Kris was amazing! We planned our wedding through the pandemic and Kris could not have been better to communicate with or more accommodating. She helped us through everything whether it was filling out our vows and marriage license to telling guests at the wedding when it was time to take their seats. I would absolutely recommend Kris to anyone to help make their day even more special."


Leslie M.Oct. 1, 2019

“Kris was highly recommended to us by my former colleague and FB friend. From the moment I first spoke to her on the phone, I liked her immediately! When we both met her in person, we were totally thrilled as we knew she was the one for us. She provided so much flexibility and amazing options in the ceremony. Kris is always prompt and diligent with returning messages which took out a lot of stress and made the entire process easy for us. The day of was incredible and we could not have asked for a better person. We will continue to recommend Kris! Thank you, thank you Kris Foley for making our day so amazing!"


Danielle T.Sept. 17, 2019

“I would highly recommend Kris to be your JOP. She was early made sure things were set like I wanted them to be and communicated every step of the way. She has punctuality, professionalism and personality."


Marilyn L.Aug. 6, 2019

“Kris was absolutely amazing and helped make our wedding day stress free. She was very organized, always punctual, and full of helpful advice and tips to ensure our ceremony ran smoothly. Our guests also commented on how likeable and relatable Kris is. She made everyone feel at ease right away. Thank you for your support leading up to the wedding and through to our first kiss as a married couple. Couldn’t have asked for more."


Andrea L.Oct. 25, 2018

“We were so lucky to be recommended Kris as our JOP. She is very easy to communicate with and worked along side us to create a beautiful ceremony that fit us perfectly us! She’s very professional, reliable and her genuine passion shows through her character and kind voice, we highly recommend her to anyone looking!!"


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Natasha S.Sept. 16, 2017

“My husband and I had Kris as our JP for our wedding. She was absolutely amazing. She met with us prior to go over all the information & details we wanted. She worked to meet any expectations we had. She is so professional, reliable & passionate about what she does. I highly recommend Kris – without her we wouldn’t have had such a great ceremony."


Ceremony Fees

The cost for a civil wedding in Nova Scotia was established by the Nova Scotia Cost and Fees Act. The cost for a civil wedding outside of a courthouse is $200. The cost for a wedding rehearsal (if required) is $100.

Marriage License Fees

A Marriage License must be purchased before two people can marry in the Province of Nova Scotia.

In Halifax Regional Municipality, a marriage license can be purchased by appointment with a Deputy Issuer, or from a Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Customer Service Centre during regular business hours. Please note: in HRM, marriage licenses are not sold at the Service Nova Scotia Halifax or Dartmouth Access Centres.

In all other areas of Nova Scotia, a marriage license can be purchased by appointment with a Deputy Issuer, or from a Service Nova Scotia Access Centre.

The current cost of a marriage license is $132.70 and the Deputy Issuer portion of the Marriage License is $18.65. For additional information please visit Access Nova Scotia.

Sample Ceremonies

I have several sample ceremonies that you can choose from or use as the starting point to craft your dream ceremony. The bolded sections in the samples are the mandatory sentences that must be incorporated to make your union legal. Other than that, the ceremony can be customized to your needs and preferences.

This sample ceremony includes equality in a marriage, sharing of experiences, and the further growth of love.

This sample ceremony incorporates wording to recognize guests attending from elsewhere.

This sample ceremony revolves around the commitment between you and your partner.

This sample ceremony is designed for an outdoor wedding.

This sample ceremony, while also recognizing guests from away, is a lovely service which discusses your relationship up until now and into the future.

This sample ceremony discusses the creation of a good marriage, and is one of my personal favorites.

Contact

Email for more information or questions: Kris Foley

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