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 Certified Love Doulas™ in your area or who match your vision. Browse their profiles and select the one who resonates most with your love story. You can message them directly or reserve 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, 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 travel within Canada, the U.S., and abroad. Travel fees may apply, and advanced notice is encouraged. For international weddings, some offer Shadow Certified Love Doula™ 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?
We offer:
- Weddings & Elopements
- Vow Renewals
- Baby Namings & Blessings
- End-of-Life & Memorials
- Pet Blessings
- Coming-of-Age, House Blessings, and more
- Don’t see what you need? Ask us—we love to co-create meaningful moments!
7. Can we incorporate spiritual or cultural rituals?
Yes! We honor and celebrate all beliefs. Common rituals include:
- 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?
Yes! We offer:
- A Free Online Vow-Writing Guide
- A detailed Vow Writing Course ($199 CAD)
- Personalized Vow Writing Services ($299 CAD)
- 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, you’ll pay a secure reservation fee through our system. Final balances are due closer to the ceremony. Additional services like travel, rituals, or custom writing may be added at that time.
10. Are Love Doulas LGBTQ+ inclusive?
Always. We proudly support marriage equality and celebrate love in all its forms. Your ceremony will be safe, supportive, and fully inclusive—exactly as it should be.
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.
12. Do you offer gift options or add-ons?
Yes! Our Certified Love Doulas™ may offer special add-ons such as vow keepsakes, personalized blessings, ceremonial items, or spiritual coaching packages. Ask about options during your consultation.