Cheryl Schade Waterloo Region, Ontario — Wedding Officiant
Serving Waterloo Region & Wellington
- Officiant
- Funeral Celebrant
- English
Officiating since 2014
With a calm presence and a heart rooted in compassion, I have the privilege of walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through life’s most meaningful moments—from beginnings to endings, and everything in between. As a Wedding Officiant & Coordinator, Relationship Coach, Funeral Celebrant, and End-of-Life Doula, I create space for connection, reflection, and celebration, always honouring each person’s unique story. I am deeply passionate about celebrating love in all its forms and embracing the richness of diversity in life, culture, and spirituality. Whether guiding a couple into marriage, helping strengthen relationships, or supporting a family through loss, my approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and care. Alongside my Officiant services, I serve as a Spiritual Care Practitioner within retirement and long-term care communities and I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies. Outside of my work, you’ll often find me making memories with my daughters, Hailey and Jorja—exploring day trips, singing way too loud at our favourite concerts, an evening at the theatre taking in a musical, or catching a great film. I find peace in the beauty of creation in nature, whether it’s a beach day with my girls or a trail walk with my shepherd, Bailey. I also cherish the simple moments: a good book, a warm cup of coffee, or a glass of wine shared around the fire.
The greatest gift we can give to one another in this life is our time and our presence.
From recent ceremonies
What couples say
Cheryl was incredible! She was professional, thoughtful and so reassuring when the nerves kicked in. her calm presence and attention to detail made our ceremony feel special and seamless. We're so thankful we chose her and highly recommend her!
Cheryl was absolutely wonderful! From start to finish, she was so sweet, kind, and helpful. We wanted a shorter ceremony and she went out of her way to craft something that was perfectly "us." It was short and sweet while still feeling meaningful and complete. She made sure all the important elements were included and kept the flow natural and heartfelt. We're so grateful to have had her as our officiant and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone warm, professional and caring!
Cheryl really made our ceremony so much better than I could have ever imagined. from our fist call, she took one of the most stressful parts of the wedding for me and made it honestly one of the most enjoyable. The planning was SO easy and genuinely fun and exciting! She was such a calming presence for a nervous bride during the ceremony and made it much easier to be present. She was so professional and amazing, and our pics turned out amazing. I can't say enough great things!