Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About the Love Doula Experience
FAQs
1. How do I book a Love Doula™?
Use our search tool to find a Certified Love Doula™ in your area or who match your vision. Browse their profiles and select the one who resonates most with your love story. You can reserve them directly or have us choose one for you by reserving your date through our platform.
2. What services does a Love Doula™ provide?
Our Love Doulas™ are trained to support weddings, vow renewals, baby blessings, memorials, pet ceremonies, and more. They offer spiritual guidance, custom rituals, ceremony planning, rehearsals and officiating with a personal and heartfelt touch.
3. Can I customize my ceremony?
Absolutely! Every ceremony is tailored to your story, values, beliefs, and preferences. Whether you want a spiritual, secular, interfaith, cultural, or fun and modern vibe—your Love Doula™ will help make it happen.
4. Do Love Doulas™ travel for destination weddings or elopements?
Yes! Many Love Doulas™ are available for local travel within Canada, and the U.S. Travel fees may apply, and advanced notice is encouraged. For international weddings, some offer Shadow Officiant Services so you can legally marry in your home country but still enjoy a destination celebration.
5. Is there a consultation before booking?
Yes. After you reserve your date, your Love Doula™ will set up a complimentary consultation to get to know you, answer questions, and start designing your perfect ceremony.
6. What types of ceremonies can I book?
- Weddings & Elopements
- Vow Renewals
- Baby Namings & Blessings
- Hospice Blessings, Funerals & Memorials
- Pet Blessings & Memorials
- House & Office Blessings, Smudgings and more
- Spiritual Awakenings
- Don’t see what you need? Ask us—we love to co-create meaningful moments!
7. Can we incorporate spiritual or cultural rituals?
- Handfasting
- Sound Bowl Blessings
- Unity Candle
- Sand Ceremonies
- Water Blessings
- Ancestral Tributes
- Your Love Doula™ can guide you in designing rituals that reflect your faith, culture, or personal practices.
8. Do you offer help with writing vows?
- A Free Online Vow Writing Guide
- A detailed Vow Writing Course
- Personalized Vow Writing Services
- Whether you're stuck or just want a little polish, we're here to help you say it from the heart.
9. How does payment work?
Once you’ve chosen your Love Doula™ or have decided to have us pick one for you, you’ll pay a secure reservation fee through our system. Deposits and final balances are due closer to the ceremony and paid directly to your Love Doula™. Additional services like rehearsals, travel, rituals, or custom writing may be added at that time.
10. Are Love Doulas™ LGBTQ+ inclusive?
11. How do I stay in touch with my Love Doula™ after booking?
Once booked, you’ll have direct contact with your Love Doula™ by phone and email. They’ll be available for questions, changes, updates, and support all the way through your special day.