So you popped the question or the question was popped on you...
Congratulations! I've been a Justice of the Peace in the Granite State since 2012. I have a fancy embossed seal and an inky stamp to make your marriage license official. I do all kinds of ceremonies but I specialize in unique & adventurous weddings.
What do I mean by "unique & adventurous"?
Some couples choose to recite their vows in a place that means something to them or while doing something they mutually love. This could be on top of a mountain, repelling from a rocky crag, on paddle boards, on wakeboards, on skateboards, on snowboards (any board will do), while mountain biking, underwater, in a costume, in a micro brewery, in a field of corn, while water skiing or snow skiing, on a chairlift, in a tram, while running a marathon, in a canoe, in kayaks, in the bed of a truck, on a Harley, on horseback, jumping out of a plane (I might charge you extra for that one), at a concert, at the circus, on a rollercoaster, in a bouncy house, on the summit of your favorite 4000 footer, Tuckerman's Ravine, Squam Lake, Hampton Beach, floating down the Merrimack River on tubes, at sunset, at sunrise, summer solstice, winter solstice, autumnal or vernal equinox, during a meteor shower or a solar eclipse or full moon or new moon or a super blue blood wolf moon (not sure if that’s even a thing) or we can just chill on your couch and recite your vows during an episode of Game of Thrones.
I’ll wear a GoPro. We can stream it live. Or we can destroy all evidence of your wedding and I’ll swear to secrecy (but you’ll still have to submit your marriage license after I add my signature and official JP seal).
Try to picture this:
1. You both have a mutual love of the outdoors and met on a group hike up Mt. Moosilauke. You think it would be nice to tie the knot on the summit. You need a JP willing to make the hike with you and a group of your closest friends and family. You call me. I can hike.
2. You met in the lodge at Cannon Mountain over a couple of pints of dark beer. It was love at first sight. You’d both rather spend your money on season passes and new ski gear instead of paying for a wedding. You think it would be fun to get married at the top of Paulies Folly right before you ski down...or maybe in the Cannon Mountain Tram in front of a bunch of strangers. You call me. I can ski.
3. You met your significant other during motorcycle weekend at Weirs Beach. You’re both passionate about riding your Harley Davidsons. You want to go for a long ride up north to a beautiful spot where your riding friends are waiting. You want me to ride up in a Harley behind you, get off the hog, officiate the wedding, and ride away into the sunset to never be seen again. You call me. I can ride.
4. You both like dressing up as your favorite comic book or anime characters. You want someone to officiate your wedding in a Batman costume. I love Halloween. You call me.
5. You both love kayaking on Lake Winnepesauke. You want to paddle out to your favorite peaceful cove at sunset and recite your vows. You call me. I can paddle.
6. It’s late. You’ve almost finished a bottle of Malbec and you’re on the couch talking about what kind of wedding you both want. You’ve come to the realization that both of you don’t want a big wedding. In fact, you prefer to get married secretly, just the two of you, on the beach, tomorrow morning. You call me. I love a good last minute wedding.
7. You proposed on a hot air balloon so it’s only appropriate that you get married on one. Please call me! I’ve never been in a hot air balloon.
8. I don’t think you need any more examples. You get the idea. Different, non-traditional, unforgettable, fun.
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