NH Justice of the Peace Wedding Journal

This was the first ceremony I’ve performed at the Redhook Brewery, and it was a doozy! It featured a couple of Shetland Sheepdogs who were (very well behaved) attendants, and the original singer of the Drifters (unfortunately I can’t remember his name) and of the 60’s hit “This Magic Moment.” The singer was a complete surprise to everyone, including the bride, the groom, and me! (although the DJ let me, the photographer, and the videographer in on it just before the ceremony began). The surprise was set up by the DJ, a friend of the couple. This is how it played out… Once the couple were up front, and the bride’s dad had given her away, the DJ started to play the instrumental version of the song “This Magic Moment” (a favorite of the bride and groom). A couple of seconds after the music began, up the aisle came the performer, singing their favorite song. The look on the couple’s faces was priceless. That was a wonderful and unique way of starting a ceremony, and the couple was thrilled! After the song, I thanked the performer, said I wasn’t sure how I could top that, and carried on with a great ceremony. All-in-all, it was wonderful ceremony, that I’m sure the bride and groom will never forget… and neither will I! Best Wishes to Aviana & Douglas!

Yes, we did two at Three Chimneys on Columbus Day Weekend. This was the second. The couple did a great job creating their own ceremony which included the Irish Blessing. Congrats Jared & Shauna!

Performed a wedding here on Saturday, October 11th. It was an evening wedding with darkness descending quickly, so the smartphone lights were ready to go in case we got started past the time I could read the ceremony. We started in time though – no lights necessary! Best Wishes to Anne & Terry!

Another great wedding at Three Chimneys Inn on Saturday, October 11th. Congrats Carla & Brad!

The Ashworth was the site for a great ceremony on a rainy Saturday. Actually, The Ashworth was the backup site for a ceremony that was planned to be at Maudslay State park in Newburyport. The logistics for this wedding were interesting… the couple (hailing from western Canada) had chosen Maudslay as the site for their ceremony, with an indoor site of the Ashworth in case of rain. Of course, the two sites are in two different states, so the couple got a certificate of marriage from Massachusetts to be married at Maudslay and, when it began to look like rain for Saturday, they had to get another from New Hampshire to be married in New Hampshire. A little tricky, but everything worked out ok in the end. This couple’s ceremony featured an adult ring bearer, and it was the highlight of the ceremony – besides the bride’s and groom’s vows that is! Best wishes to Mike & Liza!

Performed a wonderful ceremony at the State Park on Saturday. The parents and bridal party had to process through the rain to the pavilion, but it wasn’t anything a few umbrellas couldn’t take care of! Congrats Jon & Amy!

Did a nice wedding here on a misty day. The ceremony not only featured vows between the bride and groom, but also a special set of vows between the groom and the bride’s young daughter promising that he would care for her as his daughter for the rest of his life. You could tell the little girl was thrilled! Congrats Chris & Jessica (and Addison!)

This was a fantastic ceremony! The site was Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, the day was Friday, and the theme was Steampunk, and included theme colors and props, including costumes, hats (one of which I wore during the ceremony), a special Steampunk tube for the rings, and an airplane in the reception hall. In fact, not only were the members of the wedding party dressed in costume, so were the guests! The ceremony featured a handbinding, and opening and closing words by yours truly that were appropriate for the autumn season. All-in-all, this was a really fun ceremony! Nate & Jena, thanks for allowing me to preside over such a great ceremony, and best of luck in the future!

Couples marrying in Manchester, Bedford, Goffstown, Nashua, Merrimack, Litchfield, Hudson, Pelham, NH; Middleton, Topsfield, Danvers, Peabody, MA; or Kittery, ME get 15 – 25% off selected services if they book in October!

 

As I am the official Celebrant for Three Chimneys Inn, you’ll see quite a few posts where I perform ceremonies there. It’s all good, since I love the place. Saturday, I married a couple in the lower garden. It was a beautiful day – a bit on the warm side for September, but not oppressively so. The ceremony featured two readings – one by three bridesmaids (a group effort), and another by a friend of the bride and groom. The couple wrote their own vows and read them off index cards. All-in-all, a wonderful wedding! Best wishes Wes & Kary!