Wedding ceremonies that feel like you.Serving Durham Region and surrounding areas
Josie CiprianoMaureen
McLellan
I'm Maureen McLellan, a licensed wedding officiant and the owner of I MARRY U.
I've been officiating weddings for over 15 years and have had the privilege of marrying more than 1,000 couples throughout Durham Region and surrounding areas.
My approach is simple. Your ceremony should feel like you. Some couples want something personal, others prefer to keep it simple. Whatever you're looking for, I'll help create a ceremony that's right for the two of you.
I'm also the founder of The Marry Mentors, a trusted wedding planning resource that connects couples with carefully selected local wedding professionals. Working closely with so many talented vendors gives me a unique perspective on weddings and the planning process.
"Whether your wedding is an intimate gathering or a large celebration, I'd love to help you begin your marriage with a ceremony that feels right for you."
Serving couples across the Durham Region
Whether you're celebrating in a vineyard, a backyard, or a grand ballroom, I travel throughout these beloved regions to make your ceremony unforgettable.
Don't see your area listed? Reach out. I'm often happy to travel for the right couple.
Award Winning
Recognized year after year for excellence in officiating, with hundreds of five-star reviews from couples.
Every Kind of Ceremony
From a simple legal signing to a fully custom, written-from-scratch ceremony. Whatever suits you, I'll make it feel right.
Personal Approach
Warm, unhurried planning conversations so you feel supported, heard, and completely at ease on the day.
Heather Windsor Photography1,000+ ceremonies. 15+ years. One officiant who makes it yours.
Wedding Ceremonies
Memorable, personalized,
and romantic …with a twist of fun.
Have a loved one officiate
Having a friend or family member officiate your wedding is a special way to personalize your day. I'll guide them every step of the way, from legal paperwork to script writing to delivery, so the moment feels effortless and deeply meaningful.
Legal Officiating
I handle the legal portion so your loved one can lead the heartfelt parts.
Script Writing & Editing
A polished, personal ceremony script crafted to your story and vision.
Training for Your Officiant
One-on-one coaching so your friend or family member feels confident & ready.
Love stories,
beautifully told.
"I can't say enough good things about Maureen. After our tailored ceremony, our guests would come up to us and ask 'Who was your officiant?' From praise of the ceremony, her dignity, beauty, voice. Someone even used the term 'majestic'. Maureen made our day feel like our day, our ceremony, our way."
Kevin Whitaker
"We wanted to thank you for all your help in making our wedding ceremony dreams come true. The personalizations and little details really made us feel so special. We have received so many compliments on how beautiful the service was, and we owe that to you!"
Alex & Melissa Kitagawa
"Words can truly not express our gratitude for you making our day so special. We both feel so lucky to have had you officiate our wedding and walk us through every step of the way. Thank you for being so understanding when it came to our ceremony and our vision. You really brought this to life."
Sarah-Lynn & Jamie
A decade of recognition
Named among the best wedding officiants year after year, by couples and the wedding community alike.
2026
Three Best Rated
2025
Three Best Rated
2024
Three Best Rated
2023
Three Best Rated
2022
Wedding Award
2021
Best of the Best
2020
Top Officiant · Oshawa
2019
Top Officiant · Oshawa
2018
Top Officiant · Oshawa
2017
Top 3 · Oshawa
2016
Top 3 · Oshawa
Marry Mentors Certified Officiant