Author: NH Justice of the Peace John Scuto

Wed a delightful couple in a Classic Elopement Ceremony at New Castle Common late Saturday afternoon. I was accompanied by my colleague and good friend Ernie Osborne who did a flawless job with the photography. The weather was beautiful with clear skies, a light breeze, and low humidity. All the best, Brad & Lina!

Presided over a Lite Spiritual Ceremony for a sweet couple and a few family & friends in the Formal Gardens at Prescott Park Saturday afternoon. Congratulations, Shawn & Marisa!

Performed a Custom Spiritual Wedding Ceremony for a fun couple at Camp Lincoln this past Saturday morning. A green snake popped out of the ring box as the Best Man (much to his surprise) opened the box. I ended up wearing the little green monster on my shoulder the rest of the ceremony! A ball & chain were promptly placed on the groom’s ankle immediately after I announced them as husband and wife. Colors were peach, mint green, tan, and brown. Best wishes, Chris & Krystle!

Presided over a quick elopement ceremony on the banks of the Exeter River this past Friday. Congrats Bryce & Jo-anna!

Wed a great couple with a Classic Wedding Ceremony in Rye in front of a few family and good friends on Sunday the 12th. Congratulations Phil & Melissa!

Saturday afternoon I performed a Classic Spiritual Wedding Ceremony for a wonderful couple at the Bear Brook State Park Pavilion with about 100 family and friends in attendance. The ceremony included The Lord’s Prayer, a reading from Corinthians by the Bride’s Dad, and joint vows repeated after me. The colors were blush pink and grey. All the best, Noel & Rebecca!

Just back from being out last week, but wanted to write about ceremonies I performed the weekend of the 11th and 12th. I started on Saturday morning with a Classic Spiritual Elopement Ceremony featuring The Lord’s Prayer for a great couple at the McDonnell Conservation Area. The color was turquoise. Best Wishes Duane and Sandy!

Presided over a short ceremony for a great couple in front of a few family and friends near the New Hampshire Marine Memorial at Hampton Beach yesterday. Congratulations, Brian & Wanda!

If you’re getting married in Dover, Somersworth, Rochester, Rollinsford, NH; Methuen, Haverhill, Merrimac, Amesbury, MA; or Wells, ME and you book our JP Services in August, the fee for completely Custom Designed Ceremonies starts at the special rate of $150. Wedding Officiant attendance at wedding rehearsals is $50. For ceremonies that require the Officiant’s attendance at the rehearsal, a Professional Ceremony Coordinator is provided at either the rehearsal or ceremony at no additional charge for ceremonies with large wedding parties at venues without a wedding coordinator.

Performed a beautiful Custom Spiritual Wedding Ceremony for a wonderful couple and their children at the Elks on Sunday. The ceremony featured a Sand Ceremony with each of the children having a separate vile of sand that they combined by pouring into the main vessel with the bride and groom. The couple also read poems to each other. You can see those below. Colors were light blue and beige. Best wishes Chad, Lorrie, and kids!

 

These I can Promise

I cannot promise you a life of sunshine;

I cannot promise riches, wealth, or gold;

I cannot promise you an easy pathway

That leads away from change or growing old.

But I can promise all my heart’s devotion;

A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow;

A love that’s ever true and ever growing;

A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow.

Yes, I’ll Marry You.

 

To My Bride

To my Bride, I give you my heart,

sharing love each day from the very start.

To my Bride, I give you my kiss,

filling each day with joy and bliss.

To my Bride, I give you my being,

to love, to play, to work, and to sing.

To my Bride, I give you my mind,

learning each day to be more kind.

To my Bride, I give you my soul,

growing together to be more whole.

To my Bride, I give you my life,

Rejoicing each day you are my wife.