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FEE SCHEDULE
Small local wedding
$150.00
This is for a couple wanting to be legally married quickly. Often a larger ceremony will be held later
Ceremony with special instructions.
$200.00
The ceremony will include several attendants, sand pouring, glass breaking, family introduction and more. The ceremony is written specifically for the couple.
Complex ceremony beyond local area
$250 - $300
Much the same as the $200.00 ceremony with more input and more personal meetings. The ceremony may be anywhere in Massachusetts. Tolls, parking, and other specific expenses included
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What do you expect of a JP?
A JP will officiate at your wedding, complete and return your marriage license as required by Massachusetts.
What do you expect of a JP?
A JP will officiate at your wedding, complete and return your marriage license as required by Massachusetts.
What should you know before contacting a JP?
You should know the date of your marriage and the location. These may be flexible, but are guides to the availability of the JP.
Other considerations.
- Will your wedding be formal or casual?
- Approximately how many guests?
- Do you want a brief ceremony just to be legally married or are you planning for a longer ceremony with options?
- Do you want to incorporate religious or family customs?
- Will the JP incorporate those customs or will a guest help with those?
- Will you write all or part of the ceremony or will the JP write a personalized ceremony for you?
- Will you write your own vows?
- Will you want family who cannot be with you remembered?
- Will friends or family participate in the ceremony?
- Will you exchange rings?
- Will you require a translator?
