The Ceremony of
Ava & Liam
Draft one · Written by Valerie Maltese, Love Story Ceremonies
Wedding Officiant · Kelowna & the Okanagan Valley
Every love storydeserves to be told.
Personal, heartfelt ceremonies written around the two of you, and delivered by a professional storyteller.
KelownaWest KelownaLake CountryVernon
With passion and authenticity
I tell your true love story, capturing the depth, the humour, the romance and the meaning. Because the best ceremonies don’t sound rehearsed. They sound like you.
Valerie
Your ceremony, in your words
Every ceremony begins with a first line.
You’ll receive your full ceremony script well before the day, and shape it together until it feels just right. Personal vows, a favourite reading, family traditions: you always have the final say. Try the first line now.
Love stories told in the Okanagan
Lakeshores, vineyards, and one very good dog.
Signature experiences
Choose your ceremony. Then make it yours.
Every package can be personalised: add your own love story, your personal vows, a reading or a ritual. Reserve your date with a $50 deposit.
I
Midweek Magic
Monday to Thursday elopements
$250
A little elopement for a truly personal moment that’s all about you.
II
The Intimate I Do
Weekends & holidays · up to 10 guests
$350
An intimate ceremony for your closest people, written around your story.
III
The Love Story Ceremony
Any day · more than 10 guests
$550
The full experience. Your story woven in, guests captivated until the kiss.
Rehearsal$150Reserve your date$50 deposit
The elevated elopement
Say “I do” above the Okanagan.
Lift off from the valley, land on a mountaintop that’s only yours, and exchange vows with the lakes spread out below. Valerie flies with you, script in hand.
Ask about heli-elopements
Rituals & traditions
Blend traditions. Honour every family.
Accepting of all love, and of your beliefs, your way. And yes, it’s okay if you believe in mermaids.
Or something only the two of you would think of. Custom elements are always welcome.
Meet your officiant
Hello, I’m Valerie Maria Maltese.
I come from a long line of artists, actors, romantics and writers. As a professional actor and member of UBCP/ACTRA, I bring years of performance and storytelling to every ceremony, and I’ve been creating one-of-a-kind weddings since 2016.
As a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, I specialise in ceremonies that honour who you truly are. You’re never expected to follow someone else’s traditions. Say it your way, celebrate it your way.
Kind words
★★★★★
“We could feel that she put her heart and soul into our ceremony, and that personalized touch is what made it the beautiful work that it was. We kept getting comments on how much our audience loved it too!”
“Our guests are still talking about it! Valerie provided a perfect ceremony and launched us into the rest of our lives!”
“Without Valerie, our perfect little elopement wouldn’t have been possible. She hiked all the way to our special spot with us and made our kids feel so included.”
“Valerie wrote our personal love story and it gave a wonderful touching feeling to the ceremony. She went above and beyond. We couldn’t have chosen better.”
“We were absolutely delighted, sharing a laugh and a cry with friends and family. We couldn’t have asked for a more personalized and engaging ceremony!”
Check your date
Let’s write your love story.
Tell Valerie when and where. She’ll confirm availability personally.