Author: NH Justice of the Peace John Scuto

Performed a Classic Wedding Ceremony for a great couple and a few of their close family and friends at Wagner Park (aka Pretty Park) yesterday. The weather was tentative, but the rain held off long enough for us to get the ceremony in – thank you Mother Nature! Congratulations Theme  & Minnie!

Performed a Vow Renewal Ceremony for a great couple at the Inn on Saturday the 15th. This couple’s vows were very unique… something I had not seen before. Couples writing their own vows is fairly common, but couples writing each other’s vows is not. In other words, she wrote the vows he spoke, and he wrote the vows she spoke! And… neither one knew what the other had written until they read them, in front of all their guests, at the ceremony! Unique. At one point we all had a good chuckle as he read “Wow, you look incredibly beautiful!” All the best Steve & Jackie!

Performed a Classic Ceremony for a wonderful couple at the Golf Links in Candia on Saturday the 15th. The bride was accompanied by her three brothers as she processed up the aisle. Her brothers did a “relay” of sorts as each of them accompanied her 1/3 of the way, handing her of to the next waiting brother as she proceeded. Christina, the wedding coordinator at Candia Woods, did a great job of coordinating the ceremony as usual! Best Wishes Rick & Denise!

Presided over a brief ceremony at dusk in Rochester by Baxter Lake on Friday the 14th. Congrats Michelle & Daniel!

Performed a short ceremony for a wonderful couple at the Common yesterday. It was a beautiful afternoon. The ceremony took place under the shade of a large tree in the southeast part of the park, in view of the ocean and two lighthouses. Best of luck, Driton & Karissa!

Performed a wedding on Saturday afternoon for a great couple at the Vineyard. The ceremony featured readings by the mom’s of the Bride and Groom, and an exciting song/dance routine by the couple’s two nieces. Colors were light blue and coral. Congrats Jon & Jacquie!

Performed a spiritual ceremony for a great couple on the rocks at the Cliff House on Saturday morning. The walk down to (and back up from) the rocks was a bit long, but it was worth it! – the view was breathtaking and it was a great ceremony! Congratulations Tony & Teri!

This past Thursday evening was a great evening for a wedding on Hampton Beach, where I married a wonderful couple in front of a small group of their family and friends. Best of luck Darrell & Nichole!

As part of our Towns of the Month campaign, couples marrying in Dover, Somersworth, Rochester, Rollinsford, NH; Methuen, Haverhill, Merrimac, Amesbury, MA; or Wells, ME, get reduced fees off selected services if they book in August!

Performed a short 20th anniversary vow renewal ceremony for a wonderful couple at the beautiful Great Island Common in New Castle Tuesday morning. Instead of their wedding rings, the couple used Dr. Who “Bad Wolf” rings. I think you have to be privy to that show to understand the ring choice! Best of luck Frank & Brenda!