Your wedding ceremony will have
its own stamp of individuality

I have been officiating weddings since 2014 and every single wedding I have written and officiated is different. The one common denominator in every marriage is love; as long as that exists, my all-inclusive approach to creating a customized wedding ceremony is to understand your history as a couple, your hopes for the future, and the style of wedding you envision. To do so, I will have you fill out a brief questionnaire and once I have a draft prepared, you can review it and we can make as many edits as you wish. Learn more about my background and check out my rates and services.

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wedding ceremony with bride, groom, and officiant under white flower arch
Photo of a happy couple on their wedding day

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Massachusetts law, you must jointly file intentions to marry with the city or town clerk in any community in the state. The filing cost ranges from $4.00 to $50.00 depending on the town in which you file.

Yes there is a mandatory three day waiting period once you receive your marriage license.

Yes. You must obtain a waiver from a court in which case you may marry the day after applying for your marriage license. The cost to do this is $195 and you will need to fill out a Marriage Without Delay form. Keep in mind that courts are only open on week days so if you apply on a Friday, you must obtain your waiver and return to the town hall with the waiver before town hall closes for the day.

No, Massachusetts does not require couples to have a blood test to get married.

No, Massachusetts does not require witnesses to be present for your ceremony.

Massachusetts residents may marry if they are 18 years of age or older.

A Massachusetts marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue?

I was a Justice of the Peace as a Chatham resident from 2014 – 2020. When I moved to Harwich, there were no JP positions open (there are only a certain amount allotted per town). Not wanting to abandon my career, I was able to get ordained and registered with the Commonwealth as a Member of the Clergy. I operated exactly the same as when I was a JP, just under a different title.

​Typically, I wear a dress or dress pants and top in neutral tones. My goal is to look polished and professional, and not detract from your wedding party and color scheme. If you have a particular color/attire you prefer for me to wear, I’m happy to do so as long as I own it or you want to make a financial contribution to my wardrobe.

​Gratuity is always appreciated, but certainly not necessary. I understand that financing a wedding is not inexpensive, so please know that a tip is optional.

​I am happy to attend the rehearsal, but it is not usually necessary for me to be there. Typically, a wedding venue has a dedicated wedding coordinator to run the rehearsal, but if you need someone to organize everyone, or just prefer that I attend, please let me know so I can save the time slot. There is an additional $100 fee for me to attend to compensate for my time. For off-Cape rehearsals, the additional travel fee of $2/mile round trip also applies.

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