Some moments in life beg to be marked in a meaningful way and my daughter’s 14th birthday was one of them. I didn’t want this milestone to pass us by without thoughtful intention. We chose to mark her coming-of-age by going on an epic mother-daughter road trip, which included going to the historic ‘Joni Jam’ on June 10, 2023 at the Gorge Amphitheater. Who knew a road trip could be like a ceremony?!

Is there a life transition you'd like to mark through meaningful ceremony or ritual, but you don't know where to begin? Read this blog post to find out:

WHY ceremony & ritual are important,

WHAT are the building blocks of ceremony,

HOW & WHEN to create simple, powerful rituals to mark milestones & move through transitions,

WAYS to work with me or do-it-yourself!

During a recent episode of the We Do Wedding podcast, inclusive celebrant Karla Combres talks with co-hosts, Cate Barry and Regina Burrus, about all things ceremony. The conversation begins with weddings before exploring how Karla became a celebrant, what goes into a transformative ceremony, and her passion for creating ceremonies that authentically reflect and connect the people she works with!

This baby blessing ceremony honouring Franki’s transition from infancy to toddlerhood was simple, intimate and deeply intentional. Read to learn about how it connected everyone present — across generations, spiritual beliefs, time and space - in a meaningful way.

Have you been asked to officiate a friend’s ceremony and don’t know where to begin? Do you need help in creating a ceremony or ritual to mark a milestone in your life? Read about how I can guide and support you in creating a ceremony that is full of heart and intention.

For the first time since 2020, graduations are once again in-person. Now more than ever, it’s important that these rites of passage be marked in a meaningful way. In this blog post, I offer practical step-by-step tips on how to plan a simple, intimate graduation gathering that honours both the graduate and their community.

Our stories are powerful. As your Celebrant, I listen deeply in order to craft a ceremony that reflects your whole story.

This article reflects on Saskatchewan’s provincial motto: “From many peoples, strength.“ The global instinct to rally in support of Ukraine is reminiscent of the shows of communal and global solidarity we experienced in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. This article explores the importance of remembering our interdependence (both local and global) and how hope and positive action spring from collective efforts.

powerful, living expression of the motto ‘From many peoples, strength’.

Four years ago today, I officiated my very first ceremony for my dear friend Patti and her husband Ron. Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of other people mark their milestones . With each ceremony, I cross my own personal threshold. I’m grateful for this opportunity to keep learning and growing! Here’s to many more!

Read about how over a thousand people found healing, hope and meaningful connection through a virtual vigil marking one year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan.