Young Hip & Married

What Young Hip & Married does

Young Hip & Married is a privately held, bootstrapped wedding officiant and ceremony services company founded in 2010 by Shawn and Erica Miller in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. The company specializes in personalized, non-generic wedding ceremonies, offering a tiered product portfolio ranging from $397 legal-only ceremonies to $9,947+ all-inclusive micro-weddings for up to 50 guests, with notable premium offerings including helicopter and seaplane adventure elopements ($4,897-$5,997+ GST) and a Runway Elopement at Fairmont Vancouver Airport ($3,997+ GST). Core technology is a custom script-writing methodology led by founder Shawn Miller, combining intake forms, interviews, unlimited edits, and video call reviews; supporting digital products include The Vow Course ($97), The Custom Script ($397), and a free Wedding Vow Cheat Sheet. The company monetizes entirely through one-time per-event fees and one-time digital product purchases, with no subscription or recurring revenue. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer self-serve booking via website inquiry forms, a content-marketing engine (extensive blog, active Instagram/Facebook/TikTok), the Friendors Podcast, and a strong vendor referral network spanning venues (Vancouver Urban Winery, The Flamingo Room), aviation partners (Blackcomb Helicopters, SKY Helicopters, Sunshine Coast Air), and wedding photographers. The team comprises 40+ officiants, photographers, and support staff operating across 10+ cities in Canada and the US, and the company reports having married 800+ couples in 2023 and winning Best Wedding Officiant at the BC Wedding Awards for seven consecutive years.

Name

Young Hip & Married

Legal name

Young Hip & Married

Website

https://younghipandmarried.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Young Hip & Married is a privately held, bootstrapped wedding officiant and ceremony services company serving engaged couples across North America with personalized wedding ceremonies, elopement packages, and digital vow-writing products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Officiant and Ceremony Services

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM)

Keywords

• Wedding officiant services
• Ceremony planning services
• Elopement packages
• Marriage commissioner services
• Vow writing courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wedding Officiant Services: Core revenue stream from providing licensed wedding officiants for ceremonies. Packages range from basic legal-only ceremonies to full custom ceremonies with rehearsal coordination. Revenue is one-time per wedding event.
2. Elopement Packages: Bundled packages combining officiant services with photography, videography, venues, and experiences. Includes intimate elopements, adventure elopements (helicopter/seaplane), runway elopements, and pop-up weddings. Mix of one-time fees with premium adventure add-ons.
3. Photography Add-ons: Professional photography coverage bundled with ceremony packages. Includes 50+ retouched images, online gallery access, print release. Additional hours available at extra cost.
4. The Vow Course: Online video course for vow writing. One-time purchase with instant and lifetime access. Bonus vow review by Shawn Miller included.
5. The Custom Script: Digital product for couples who cannot be married in person by YH&M. Includes intake form, custom-written ceremony script, unlimited edits, video call review, and access to The Vow Course with personal coaching.
6. All-Inclusive Wedding Packages: Complete wedding packages including venue, ceremony, photography, videography, catering, bar, and setup. Two venue options in Vancouver. Up to 50 guests accommodated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Young Hip & Married is a wedding officiant services company that provides personalized and legal wedding ceremonies, elopement packages (intimate, adventure helicopter/seaplane, runway, and pop-up weddings), and all-inclusive wedding packages across North America. The company employs 40+ licensed officiants and elopement photographers, with custom ceremony script writing as a signature offering. Additional digital products include The Vow Course (online vow writing course), The Custom Script (remote custom ceremony scripts), and a free Wedding Vow Cheat Sheet, distributed via the Ceremony Shop launched in 2023.

Product overview

Young Hip & Married operates as a wedding officiant and ceremony services company offering a portfolio of ceremony packages and digital products. The core offerings include Custom & Creative Ceremony packages with personalized scripts, Classic Ceremony options with pre-written scripts, and various elopement packages (Intimate, Adventure, Runway). The company also offers Pop Up Weddings for flexible celebrations and an All-Inclusive Wedding Package combining venue and services. Supporting the ceremony services, the product suite includes digital products: The Vow Course (a 60-90 minute online vow writing course), The Custom Script (custom ceremony script creation for remote couples), and a free Wedding Vow Cheat Sheet. The company also produces the Friendors Podcast as a media extension of their brand. In 2023, they launched their Ceremony Shop to serve couples globally with digital products. The business operates across multiple North American cities with 40+ wedding officiants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friendors Podcast: A podcast hosted by Shawn Miller serving as a backstage pass into the wedding industry, spotlighting vendors from different cities.
• Thrive Couples Coaching

Products and services

• Custom & Creative Ceremony

Quantifiable outcome

• Married 800+ couples in 2023 alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thrive Couples CoachingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Thrive Couples Coaching to provide couples with relationship coaching services. YH&M refers couples seeking marriage support while maintaining focus on ceremony services. Shawn Miller and Erica Miller's relationship coaching background led to this partnership.
• Vancouver Urban WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner venue for all-inclusive wedding packages. Located in Vancouver's Railtown with rustic charm, exposed Douglas fir beams, and wine barrels. One of two venue options for all-inclusive packages.
• The Flamingo RoomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner venue for all-inclusive wedding packages. Miami-inspired venue beside Havana on Commercial Drive with neon accents and eclectic charm. Alternative venue option for all-inclusive packages.
• Blackcomb HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelicopter partner for Whistler helicopter elopements. Flights depart from Whistler hangar to secluded mountain locations. Included in helicopter elopement packages.
• SKY HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelicopter partner for Pitt Meadows helicopter elopements. Flights depart from Pitt Meadows hangar to secluded locations. Included in helicopter elopement packages.
• Sunshine Coast AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaplane partner for YVR seaplane elopements. Flights depart from YVR South Terminal to secluded destinations. Included in seaplane elopement packages.
• Fairmont Vancouver AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hotel for Runway Elopement package. Provides Jade Suite (1250 sq ft), dinner venue (Globe@YVR), Fairmont Gold access, and ceremony location. Complete luxury elopement experience.
• Globe@YVRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner at Fairmont Vancouver Airport included in Runway Elopement package. Provides dinner for two ($300 value) as part of the package.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WeddingWire: Wedding vendor marketplace and review platform that recognizes YH&M with the Couple's Choice Award. Comparable as a distribution channel and indirect competitor for couples searching officiant services.
• The Knot (Wedding planning marketplace): Major wedding planning marketplace and directory that lists officiants and vendors. YH&M is a featured vendor on the platform; overlapping customer base and complementary role in the discovery-to-booking funnel.

Direct peers

• Marry Me Cabo: Destination wedding planning and officiant service focused on Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Comparable in delivering adventure-style and destination wedding packages with bundled officiant, photography, and venue coordination.
• Pop Up Weddings Canada: Curated micro-wedding and pop-up wedding package provider in Canada. Overlaps in offering fixed-ceremony packages with bundled venue, decor, and officiant services at comparable price points.
• Simply Eloped: Direct competitor offering dedicated elopement packages including officiant, photography, and adventure/destination ceremonies across multiple US states. Closely comparable in product packaging, pricing structure, and target customer (couples seeking intimate, personalized elopement experiences).
• All Seasons Weddings: Officiant network offering wedding ceremony services across multiple US markets with multiple officiant tier options. Comparable business model as a multi-city officiant marketplace focused on ceremony personalization.

Regional players

• Banff Wedding Officiants: Regional officiant service in the Canadian Rockies focused on mountain and adventure weddings. Comparable to YH&M's Whistler and Adventure Elopement offerings in both product and high-AOV destination positioning.
• Andrew & Rachel Wedding Officiants: Independent officiant duo in Metro Vancouver offering personalized wedding ceremonies. Comparable one-to-one in service offering but operates at significantly smaller scale than YH&M's 40+ officiant network.
• Vancouver Wedding Officiants (local independents): Independent Vancouver-area officiant collective offering classic and custom ceremonies. Directly overlaps in geography and core service, but lacks YH&M's scaled team, vendor partnerships, and content/digital product ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Vowaboo: Digital ceremony and vow-writing platform that overlaps with YH&M's The Vow Course and The Custom Script digital products. Represents the emerging category of app- and web-based ceremony content that competes with YH&M's digital assets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/younghipandmarried
• Instagraminstagram.com/younghipandmarried
• TikToktiktok.com/tag/younghipandmarried

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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