Craig Traynor - Edmonton
Craig Traynor is married with three kids and lives in Edmonton, Alberta. As an ordained pastor, Craig has been working with couples for years and has performed several weddings. Craig strives to meet the needs of each couple and offers help and support with their relationship wherever possible. He also strives to make wedding ceremonies deeply meaningful and personal. Craig is warm, approachable, and loves officiating weddings.
In the Spring, I officiated a small, intimate wedding for Octavio and Zahra Gil. It took place with immediate family in Zahra's parent's home ending with champaine toasts. I blogged about this event (see "Short but Sweet"). Octavio and Zahra's plan was to be wed in the Spring with family and to throw a big celebration wedding in the summer. So, on Aug 20, I officiated their "second" wedding! This time, it was at the University of Alberta Convocation Hall and the reception was in the ball room at the Radisson Hotel. It was a big wedding with over 25 people in the wedding party! Everyone shared lots of love, laughter, celebration, and encouragement throughout the event. Octavio and Zahra wrote secret vows to one another and read them tearfully during the ceremony. The music was beautifully presented by a string quartet and pipe organ. Family and friends offered readings about love and marriage. I shared a few thoughts about commitment in marriage. It was wonderful for me to work with Octavio and Zahra twice and to celebrate with all their friends and family. Rich blessings to you both. May your future together be happy and full of love.
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On March 4th, I performed the shortest wedding ever. But it was also one of the sweetest. It was my first time performing a wedding in someone's home with just some family members present so I wasn't too sure what to expect. When I arrived, I was warmly greeted by the bride's family (and their cute and friendly dog). After some quick introductions, it was not long before I felt like I knew everyone quite well. They made me feel like part of the family! Everyone was excited about the wedding. They had arranged the living room and had put flowers and candles out. The steps had rose pedals on them, and everyone was dressed and ready for the big event!
