Compass Ceremonies

04/03/2026

⭐️ Share your story.

The Globe and Mail is looking to hear from couples about the importance of friendship in a marriage.

How do you cultivate friendship in your marriage? How does a foundation of friendship help you get through tough times and make the good times even better? What does it look like to have a true friendship with your partner?

Research has shown that life satisfaction is significantly higher among people who say their spouse is their best friend

03/26/2026

Now that's an entrance!

03/10/2026

Opposites attract ... and then what?

New blog post:
https://open.substack.com/pub/lifecyclecelebrant/p/opposites-attract?r=4olpgg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

03/08/2026

✨ Today, we honour the women who shape stories, hold families together, and lead us with courage

I am inspired every day by women who love boldly and show up for one another in ways seen and unseen. Here’s to the caregivers, cycle-breakers, visionaries, elders, ancestors, and the next generation rising – may your voices be centred and your journeys celebrated.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💙

03/02/2026

I am deep into reading questionnaires🥹 and writing wedding ceremonies for my 2026 couples🥰 I have just a few summer weekend dates available, but I am now booking 2027. 🔗 in my bio.

02/03/2026

I am proud to be part of this Celebrant community. My training was gold-standard! 🤩

What if your passion isn’t something you have to “go find” … but something you’ve been living toward your whole life? 🌱

At Natural Transitions Institute, we help you name that quiet knowing and turn it into meaningful work at life’s thresholds.

With our gold-standard training, you learn how to shape ceremonies and rituals with care & intention. You don’t just gain skills; you claim a path you’ve been on all along.

✨ If you’ve been wondering, “Could this be my next chapter?” … this is your invitation.


Compass Ceremonies
Elle Sojourner
Kootenay Wedding Company- Kootenay/Okanagan Planner
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Sea to Sky Officiant

01/13/2026

🌹 I’ll be at the Kootenay Wedding Expo on April 25th. Drop by my table and say hi. 👋

👉🏼 Pick up your free Vow Writing Tip Sheet.

01/12/2026

January is my month of quiet heart preparation — a gentle pause before new love stories arrive and the season of wedding ceremonies begins again. Join me on Substack as I share what this waiting time means in the rythym of my journey as a life-cycle celebrant.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-184282777

01/09/2026

✨Dreaming of a ceremony that’s as unique as your love story?

🏳️‍🌈As an inclusive celebrant in the Kootenays, I work with couples to create one-of-a-kind ceremonies that feel true to you—handcrafted with care & creativity.

As your Wedding Celebrant I get you know YOU:
* Your love story
* Your hopes for your marriage
* Your tone and vision
* Your intention
* Your unique bond
* Your Ceremony

I have a few Summer 2026 spots left for: ’Your Ceremony’ Pkg. Let’s craft something beautiful—together!

01/06/2026

❤️On February 14th, some couples skip the big summer wedding production and choose something that feels more like them — simple, heartfelt, and close to home.

💍 For those who got engaged over the holidays and are dreaming of a small, meaningful celebration, a bespoke Valentine’s micro-ceremony with a handful of your favourite people might be exactly right.

🔔If a cozy, love-soaked Valentine’s “I do” feels authentic to you, let’s meet for coffee and talk about it. 

📆Reach out to check on my Valentine’s Day availability. 

01/01/2026

To all my couples getting married in 2026. You now get to say ‘we’re getting married THIS year’. 🤩

Couple questionnaires will be in your portal in a few weeks. I can’t wait to capture the threads of how you came together and elevate your love story!

12/30/2025

How can we strengthen our friendship connections in 2026?

After tragedy struck their team, the Toronto Dingos turned to a simple weekly tradition — sharing video life updates — creating a culture of connection that experts say highlights why friendship matters more than ever.