NH Justice of the Peace Wedding Journal

Presided as JP for two weddings here this past weekend. The first was a  Saturday evening spiritual ceremony for a great couple. The ceremony included a reading by the bride’s sister. About 100 were in attendance. The ceremony was scheduled to be outdoors, but that plan was interrupted by Mother Nature as a thunderstorm passed through at the time of the ceremony and a decision was made to move it indoors. Colors were light purple, blue, and cream. Congratulations Sean & Sarah!

The second ceremony occurred on Sunday evening for a wonderful couple in front of about 75 guests. This time, luckily, the weather held, and we were able to have the wedding outside. This ceremony featured a fantastic harpist who played prelude, processional, recessional, and postlude tunes. Colors were blush and navy. All the best Paul & Brittany!

Presided as Minister for a Catholic Themed Wedding Ceremony at Fort McClary last Sunday. The couple wrote their own vows, and their best man delivered a reading from Corinthians. The weather cooperated (sort of). It was a cold, damp, windy day, but the heavier rain held off until after the ceremony was completed. Color was red. Best Wishes Leo & Dianne!

Performed a Classic Wedding Ceremony for a great couple at Fort Rock Farm last Saturday. This is a couple I had married in a smaller ceremony last year during the height of the pandemic, now having a full-fledged celebration! The weather was a bit nasty, so the ceremony took place inside the site’s barn. Color was maroon. Congrats again, Mark & Lauren!

Performed a brief spiritual ceremony for a very nice couple this past Sunday, again, down by the river at the Conservation Area. All the best Carl & Junko!

Presided over a Lite Ceremony for a fantastic couple down by the river at the McDonnell Conservation Area this past Saturday morning. A handful of guests were in attendance. Congratulations Francis & Melanie!

Presided as Minister for a wonderful couple’s Classic Wedding Ceremony at the Reserve late Saturday afternoon. The couple created their own vows in each other’s languages, with the groom reading his in Spanish while the bride read hers in English. About 15 family and friends were in attendance. The weather was ideal. Colors were silver, gold, and black.  All the best Jim & Ligia!

Had the honor of presiding over a Classic Spiritual Wedding Ceremony for a great couple at the gazebo on Atkinson Common this past Saturday at noontime. The weather was perfect! Colors were eucalyptus green, navy & white. Congratulations Jimmy & Savanah!

Performed a Spring-Themed Ceremony for a great couple at the Granite Rose on Saturday morning. About 50 people were in attendance on a beautiful late spring day. Colors were sage green, ivory & peach. Best wishes Adam & Katherine!

Performed a Classic Wedding Ceremony for a wonderful couple at the Common on Tuesday. Friends and dogs in attendance! Congrats S & L!

Presided over a Lite Ceremony for a great couple in front of a handful of family/friends at their home on Sunday afternoon. The weather was beautiful as was the wedding trellis that was set up in their backyard under which the ceremony took place.  All the Best John & Dianne!