Love Doesn’t Pause | Getting Married During the BCGEU Strike (Updated Oct 26 2025)
- Kit & Kevin | The Ensora
- 3 days ago
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As of October 26, 2025, the BCGEU and the B.C. government have reached a tentative deal after eight weeks of strike action that affected Vital Statistics operations across British Columbia.
If you’ve been wondering “can I get married during the BCGEU strike?”, the answer is yes — ceremonies led by licensed officiants remain fully legal and valid.
Even during the strike, your marriage licence stays active, and your marriage certificate will simply be registered and mailed later once the Vital Statistics system resumes normal processing.
The Truth Behind the Pause
The administrative side of marriage may be experiencing a delay, but the essence of it remains unchanged.Every ceremony, every signature, every exchange of words is still fully recognized by law.
Across Vancouver, couples are choosing simplicity and intention, eloping quietly, celebrating meaningfully, and reminding all of us that connection matters more than convenience. The paperwork will follow in its own time, but the moment of commitment happens here, now, and it’s as real as ever.
At The Ensora
We’ve seen couples step into our ceremony space during this time, some local, some visiting from abroad, simply wanting a calm, private place to honour their union. Even while government offices operate at reduced capacity, The Ensora remains a fully officiant-led space, meaning your legal signing and ceremony can still be completed without interruption.
For couples travelling from overseas or other provinces, everything can be arranged in one visit: the officiant, witnesses, and required documents.Whether it’s a quiet legal signing or a heartfelt micro celebration, your marriage will remain valid under BC law, even while certificates are delayed.
What This Moment Teaches
The BCGEU strike reminds us that love doesn’t depend on systems working perfectly. It thrives in the spaces in between, and in how two people choose each other regardless of timing, weather, or circumstance.
For us at The Ensora, that’s what ceremony is truly about: to bring the focus back to life’s simplest truth, and two people standing still, witnessing something real.
For legal information on how the BCGEU strike affects registration, visit our officiant team’s guide on Vancity Officiant
FAQ: Getting married during the BCGEU strike. What does it mean for couples?
Your ceremony at The Ensora is unaffected. Licensed officiants handle all legal documentation, and we’ll ensure your paperwork is filed once Vital Statistics reopens. Our space remains open, calm, and ready for couples seeking a genuine and effortless indoor ceremony experience.
News Source: Source: CBC News — “B.C. public service strike reaches tentative deal after 8 weeks” (Oct 26 2025)
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