Author: NH Justice of the Peace John Scuto

So it’s official… the McDonnell Conservation Area is my new favorite place to perform outside elopement ceremonies. I’ve done several here now, and it’s just a great place for a couple (perhaps accompanied by a few of their closest family and friends) to tie the knot in an out-of-doors setting in Exeter. Presided over one such ceremony this past Friday. Congrats C & K!

Performed a Classic Ceremony for a wonderful couple at the historic site on Saturday. Around 100 guests were in attendance. The couple created their own vows, and read them to each other from small booklets. The ceremony was beautifully coordinated by Nicole, the wedding coordinator. Colors were navy blue, sage green, and gold. Best Wishes, Lucas & Lisa!

Just getting back from being out last week, but wanted to include the Custom Wedding Ceremony I performed for a great couple at the Inn last Saturday the 12th. The ceremony included a reading done by a friend, and a parent’s remembrance. Colors were grey and plum. Congrats Tim & Dana!

Performed a Custom Wedding Ceremony for a great couple in Hooksett on Saturday afternoon. Their ceremony was unique for a few different reasons. First, it featured something called Statements of Appreciation. The Statements are similar to vows, but they differ in a very important way. While the vows give the couple a chance to pledge their love and fidelity to one another, the Statements give each of them the opportunity to say what it is about the other that is so special that they want to spend the rest of their lives with them – what they “appreciate” about them. The rings the couple exchanged were made by their young daughters – and they were beautiful and unique! The ceremony ended with a group photo. All-in-all, a lovely event! Colors were turquoise and ivory. Best Wishes Corey & Jenna!

Dodged the raindrops, and presided over a short elopement ceremony for a nice couple on the banks of the Exeter River Saturday afternoon. All the Best, Dennis & Karen!

Performed a Classic Spiritual Wedding Ceremony for a wonderful couple at the Inn on Saturday morning. The wedding was schedule to be outside, but Mother Nature was not cooperating, so we held the ceremony indoors – which was fine, because the Inn has a beautiful room for wedding ceremonies. The ceremony included a Unity Candle, and a short song sung by the Bride and Groom. Color was navy blue. Best Wishes John & Susan!

Performed a Classic Wedding Ceremony for a great couple at Short Sands on Friday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the gazebo closest to the water, in front of that neat bell they have there. The bride showed up on the trolley with her bridesmaids accompanying her. A handful of family and friends attended. The Irish Blessing was included as a closing consecration. Colors were yellow and grey. Congratulations, Patrick & Mollie!

Performed a Custom Ceremony for a great couple at the Inn on Saturday. The weather was beautiful as was the ceremony, which featured both The Lord’s Prayer and a quote from Shakespeare spoken in English and German. The Lord’s Prayer was spoken line by line, alternating between English and German, with those who spoke English first saying their line, and those who spoke German following with the German version. The Groom declared his intent in Cantonese. The ceremony also featured an Affirmation from the guests, and the Apache Blessing. The wedding’s color was pink. All the best, Steve & Silke!

Wed a great couple on the banks of the Exeter River at the Conservation Area yesterday afternoon in an elopement ceremony. Best wishes, M & O!

Presided over a short ceremony for a great couple and their beautiful one-year old son at the Common on Monday morning. It had been raining for most of the morning, and it rained after the ceremony also, but mother nature paused the rain just long enough for us to have a rain-free ceremony! We had the place all to ourselves – I’ve done many weddings here, but I’ve never seen it completely abandoned. Must have been a combination of Rainy Days and Mondays as the Carpenters so aptly sang many years ago. Best Wishes Kyle & Jennifer.