About Me

I’m Hazel Shanks, a licensed Wedding Officiant joyfully serving couples across the Durham Region (Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville) and Greater Toronto Area.

My greatest joy is crafting personalized ceremonies that share your unique love story – the kind that makes your guests smile, laugh, and tear up all at once.

I guide you with calm, kindness, and a touch of light-hearted fun, so you can relax and fully soak in every moment. 

As a Marriage & Relationship Coach, I look far beyond your wedding day. I care deeply about your life together after the confetti settles. Through premarital and newlywed coaching I help you build strong communication, deepen intimacy, and establish the healthy patterns that sustain a lasting marriage. 

On a more personal note, I’ve been happily married for over two decades, and that lived experience shapes the way I serve you. I believe real love grows in everyday moments: laughter in the kitchen, whispered apologies, shared dreams, and the daily choice to put each other first. That’s the kind of love I’m celebrating when I stand with you at the altar.

If you want a Wedding Officiant in Durham Region or the GTA who:

• Learns your story and what matters most to you.
• Creates a personal, heartfelt, and well-organized ceremony.
• Offers guidance with your vows, readings, and ceremony flow with expert care.

And support you as you prepare not just for a beautiful wedding, but a strong marriage.

…I would be honoured to connect with you.