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What’s the Difference Between a Legal Marriage and a Wedding Ceremony?

Posted on | Author Matt Loter

Updated: Legal Marriage vs. Marriage Ceremony, published November 23, 2020 A bride-to-be posted a great question on Ask a JP because it gets at one of the most commonly confused facets of getting married: the distinction between the legal and the ceremonial. When we think of weddings, we tend to think of the legal and the ceremonial as being intertwined and integral to each other. While this is typically the case, it doesn’t have to be. Here in Connecticut we have very specific laws about who is eligible to marry, who may officiate a marriage, and other technical details associated […]

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Is A JP Right For You? Five Reasons To Say YES

Posted on | Author Carolyn Egan

So you are ready to select your wedding officiant and you are wondering if you should forgo the pomp and circumstance of a religious ceremony and choose a Justice of the Peace instead. But how do you know for sure if a JP wedding is right for you? To help you decide, take a look at the five most common reasons couples choose a JP as their wedding officiant. You want simple and quick. Finding a JP who can preside over a simple wedding at your town hall or local park for a modest fee is easy. If you wake up one morning with a […]

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Ask the Legislators

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Questions for Legislators – Tell us what YOU would like to ask! On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the Justice of the Peace Association will hold a virtual conference for marriage officiants. The morning keynote will be a moderated panel discussion with state legislators from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Topics of discussion will include: amateur officiants child marriage virtual ceremonies and more. Including your questions, comments and ideas will make the conversation more meaningful. What questions do YOU want to ask? Please tell us here. Related Links Click Here to Visit the Conference Site & Register Frequently Asked Questions about the conference. […]

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Alli & Mike

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Shelley Schulman did an absolutely amazing job with our Wedding ceremony and we are delighted we found her on findaJP.com in West Hartford, CT. She took the time to really get to know us and to personalize our ceremony with our unique love story. Not only is she a talented writer but also knows how to deliver … from tears to joy and laughter, we will never forget our beautiful, one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony!

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Justice of the Peace embosser

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Give your marriage documents an official seal, or use this embosser when taking an acknowledgement. This pocket seal is light-weight and versatile yet rugged, engineered to produce higher pressure with minimal effort. It is designed for travel. The 2″ die is personalized with your Name, Town and State around the circumference and  “Justice of the Peace” in the center.

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Conference 2017

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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE CONFERENCE Saturday March 25, 2017 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Continental Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.) Bristol City Hall 111 North Main Street Bristol, Connecticut Theme: “Finding Your Unique Voice as a JP” Special Guest: Peter Merry, renowned wedding guru   PRESENTATIONS  Finding Your Unique Voice as a JP by Peter Merry Promoting Your Unique Services by Peter Merry A Mock Wedding Ceremony: Ideas for Running a Rehearsal and a Wedding Ceremony, Shelley Schulman, officiant JP Panel Discussion: What Makes YOU Unique? moderated by Peter Merry BREAKOUT SESSIONS Ready, Set, Go! A Working Guide to a Successful Ceremony […]

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I Love Small Weddings

Posted on | Author Carolyn Egan

I’ve married people in all sorts of places – from town halls to “posh” venues. Yet so often the weddings that move me deeply are the small, unassuming affairs. They are the kinds of weddings that I think about again and again, over a cup of coffee the next morning or the next year.  These lovely little weddings occur in the corner of someone’s living room in front of a china cabinet or in a back yard under a blossoming apple tree. The bride is always beautiful in a freshly ironed dress. The groom is always handsome in a freshly […]

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Find JP by State

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Justice of the Peace, Notaries, and Wedding Officiants Listing on findaJP.com for: ★ Connecticut ★ Florida ★ Maine ★ Massachusetts ★ New Hampshire ★ Vermont 

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Witnesses to Marriages by State

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Only about half of the states in the country require witnesses for marriage ceremonies. Their only responsibility is to affirm that the couple is voluntarily entering the union, and to sign the marriage license. Once you’ve checked out the requirements in your state, then find an officiant to perform your marriage ceremony. State-by-State Requirements Alabama: No witnesses required Alaska: Two witnesses needed Arizona: Signed by couple, two witnesses, and the officiating minister in Arizona  Arkansas: No witnesses needed California: Signature of one witness Colorado: No witness, however some clergy, judges, or public officials may request them  Connecticut: No witnesses required […]

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MA Networking to be rescheduled

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Unfortunately we have had to reschedule the networking event that was scheduled to take place in Waltham, Massachusetts. Stay tuned for new day and time. Our Connecticut networking event is still on for December 19th in Newington.

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Zoom: Make a Buddy

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  Building community with fellow officiants The Zoom on May 25, 2021 brought JPus members together to pitch ideas, brainstorm solutions and appreciate the camaraderie of being together. Discussion Included… At members’ request, another chance to meet fellow officiants ★ Performing bi-lingual ceremonies ★ In Connecticut, at the mercy of the DTC and RTC ★ Benefits of public speaking skills and value of Toastmasters ★ Calming anxious couples ★ Appreciation for the JPus community View Recording Here Related Links ★ See other JPus member goings-on on our Events page ★ Check out findaJP blog articles to share with your couples […]

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NH Special Officiants

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The Problem In New Hampshire, under ethically questionable circumstances, legislators passed a bill allowing amateur wedding officiants. This happened despite the significant problems with Vermont and Massachusetts’ lay-officiant rules. Beyond belittling professional JPs and creating loopholes that put vulnerable citizens at risk, town clerks in both states complain that temporary officiants have doubled their workload and jeopardized the validity of marriages. Now with the coronavirus, they increase the risk of community spread, too. Legislative Activity 2020 A bill to allow special marriage officiants, HB1599, was introduced for the 2020 legislative session; it died in the House. Under guise of the […]

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MA One-Day Solemnizers

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The Problem Justice of the Peace Association members have long decried the problem of the lay officiant. In Massachusetts the One-Day Solemnizer causes particular distress. The Governor’s office appoints both One-Dayers and JPs, but treats each differently. This puts professional JPs at a disadvantage. In response to a request from Governor Baker’s office, JPus submitted a white paper that identified four problems with the rule: The state treats lay and professional officiants differently and unfairly, to the detriment of JPs. Municipal town clerks complain that as many as 90% of One-Day Solemnizers made significant legal errors, doubling the amount of […]

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