NH Justice of the Peace - Shelly Mead

was extremely flexible and patient, adjusted and adapted with last minute changes. She collaborated with the other vendors to make sure we had a stress-free beautiful ceremony. I would highly recommend Shelly to officiate your wedding

owd sharing our love for each other was daunting. Shelly made us feel comfortable and respected our requests for variations in the ceremony. Shelly got glowing reviews from our guests who mentioned how well she spoke and how she really knew her part and did it well. Shelly even offers dog care for the day of, an opportunity that we didn't use but loved having the option as our dog was in the ceremony. Shelly will walk your dog before/after the ceremony and even offers dog care from her home or will drop your dog off at a requested location. If you choose Shelly for your wedding, you won't regret it. I am so thankful we met her at a wedding expo. From the moment I walked up to her I felt a sense of comfort, and I knew from that moment she was going to be our officiant.

ply personal and meaningful, as if she had known us for years. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful it was and how perfectly it captured who we are as a couple. Shelly created a space filled with love, laughter, and connection, and we’ll always be grateful for the care and intention she put into every word. If you’re looking for someone who will truly make your wedding ceremony special, Shelly is the one. 

g able to revise her proposed vows, and loved how personal they turned out.  So many people at our wedding raved about the ceremony, and I know that it was all her! During the ceremony, she had a calming presence that made the magnitude of marriage seem less daunting, yet somehow still conveyed how meaningful this next step was to us.  I would have her marry us again in a heartbeat!

a pleasure to be married by her! We definitely chose the right person to officiate our marriage. Thank you for everything Shelly! -Miranda and Nick 10.04.25

e came across Shelly. She got back to us so quickly and she was so wonderful to work with. We were planning a more casual, small, and intimate ceremony. With this, we also wanted the day to feel sentimental and special. Shelly knew exactly what were were looking for. She sent a draft of the ceremony in advance of our elopement date and it was so easy to work with Shelly, she touched on everything we had asked for! We were expecting our first baby at the time, she was able to include a statement about this in our ceremony and that meant so much to us. Our family was so impressed by Shelly and they all felt like our ceremony was a perfect reflection of our relationship and just such a special day. Thank you Shelly!

really took the time and put a lot of effort into making our ceremony feel unique to US. I cannot recommend her enough.

mless and beautiful ceremony!

ome adjustments to make sure we could make our outdoor ceremony happen!

me within minutes. It truly felt like somebody who had known my husband and I for many years created the script and I have heard numerous times from many of our guests that it was the best ceremony they had ever been to! I can’t say enough good things about Shelly. She helped to make the day as perfect as it was.

. Shelly was also super responsive to our emails and provided us with so many helpful reminders and tips throughout the process. We highly recommend Shelly!

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ly had exceeded all my expectations. She was communicative, quick with her responses and very professional. Prior to our wedding we had a meet and greet with both of our dogs and hers. Day of wedding she arrived early to walk the dogs to get acclimated to the area (my smaller dog definitely had her achieve her steps!) They felt super comfortable with Shelly. She helped with posing the pups for the photos. During the ceremony the pups nerves were subsided and walked down the aisle and sat through the whole ceremony. She sat close by the pups in the event they needed to be escorted. She had all the tools needed to make sure everything went smoothly. After the ceremony during cocktail hour Shelly took the pups back to her place for the night. They were taken care of as if they were her own! If you are nervous or have an anxious dog, Shelly really is so kind and eases that extra stress. I would 1000% recommend Shelly to anyone!

ding. She created such a beautiful story and made sure to include all of the important details we gave her about our love story. She respected all of our wishes, and the ceremony was just beautiful. We are so happy to have chosen her as our JP and we highly recommend her!! With love, The Tulley Family

mony and I would recommend this option to anyone getting married. Our guests loved it and so did we. Something we will remember forever. Shelly was professional, experienced, and very personable. If you are wondering who you should choose to officiate your wedding...Shelly is the one for you! Love, Mr & Mrs Bourdeau :)

al day. Highly recommend!

detailed questions to get to know you and then writes up the most amazing heartfelt ceremony as if she’s knows you for years! She made us feel so comfortable during the ceremony and took care of everything and walked us through what to do and say. I highly recommend Shelly!! She is the absolute sweetest and loves what she does!

did not take very long. We would highly recommend her to everyone!

people came up to us after the ceremony and asked how we knew Shelly - they were shocked to hear that we didn’t know Shelly personally prior to officiating our wedding because of how personal the ceremony felt. We also incorporated a reader and a unity candle ceremony and Shelly did a beautiful job weaving everything in. She thinks of every detail - like asking what the wedding party is wearing so she can plan her outfit accordingly, or moving to the side during the first kiss. Shelly was so kind and professional. We highly recommend her services!

drafts of the ceremony and accepted any changes we wanted to make. She followed up several times to confirm we are still good with the plan and ask if there is anything that changed. She even offered suggestions about things not to forget. On our wedding day she arrived at exactly the time she said she would, was dressed extremely nicely and gave the best ceremony. Us as well as our guests commented on her nice calm demeanor, and the ceremony she wrote as it was beautiful and resonated with us all. We really loved having Shelly as part of our day and really recommend her!

estion we had she was more then willing to answer them or if we wanted to change anything that we could just reach out to her and she would update the ceremony draft. When the day of the wedding came she came up to the bridal suite and she looked at the marriage certificate to make sure that it was correct and then she went to go and find my husband and say hello to him. The shuttle bus that we had arrived late to the venue which made the ceremony start late but you would of never known that because she took her time and didn't make anything feel rushed. She spoke clearly when we did the repeat after me. She made sure to say every word very clear so we could say it back. I would highly recommend Shelly for your wedding!

erfect ceremony! We easily communicated with her through the whole process and we felt so comfortable working with her. She was patient and kind and genuinely happy to be part of our day. We cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was and would recommend her to anyone!

any questions we had. We chose the Love Story ceremony and could not recommend it more! Our ceremony was so personal and Shelly gave us the flexibility to add or remove what we felt was best for our day. Shelly was very quick to respond and with her guidance, I felt so at ease on our wedding day. Thanks again Shelly!!

as nothing less than amazing with helping us with the process. The ceremony was 10/10 with Shelly and we had so many guests complement that she was one of the best JOPs they have seen.

remony at her home arbor which is in a beautiful wooded setting. She prepared a beautiful ceremony and made our day truly special and stress free. She also filed and mailed out our paperwork the same day! We are very grateful for Shelly and would recommend her to any couple looking to get married.

o include in the ceremony. Shelly helped compose wonderful words that made our day extra special. She was kind and spoke beautifully at our wedding, I couldn't have asked for a better. Thanks again!

adjusting where changes were made. I highly recommend Shelly to anyone looking for a quality and friendly Justice Of The Peace!

perspectives and unique experiences. She worked with us to create a special unity ceremony as well that fit seamlessly into the ceremony as a whole. Our guests also noticed and commented on her wonderful delivery, with some sharing that it was the most beautiful ceremony they had ever witnessed. Leading up to the wedding, Shelly passed along helpful insight/tips and was also sure to follow up after completing the marriage license. Shelly is truly one of a kind and we cannot recommend her enough!

and responsiveness. Her willingness to address all of our queries and her graciousness in guiding us through the entire process made us feel truly at ease. Shelly's warm and approachable demeanor created an instant connection, making her not just an officiant, but a friend. She went above and beyond by not only embracing our unique ideas but also offering her expertise to enhance them. Her flexibility in accommodating our Mandarin translator was particularly remarkable, showing her commitment to making our day truly special and inclusive. One of the standout moments was Shelly's involvement in our Candle and Wine Unity ceremony. Her guidance and involvement added a profound and personal touch to the ceremony, making it a cherished memory for us and our guests. In summary, Shelly Mead is more than a wedding officiant; she is a gem who genuinely cares about making your big day perfect. Her combination of professionalism, kindness, and willingness to go the extra mile is a rare find. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend Shelly to anyone seeking an officiant who will transform their wedding into an unforgettable and personalized experience.

ny shows her love for what she does. Thank you Shelly for a day we will remember forever!

ghout the whole planning process, kept in touch and provided helpful information for the steps following the ceremony. Would highly recommend!!

r personally! Throughout the planning process, Shelley was communicative and easy to reach. We were never left with questions. Thank you Shelley!

had everything we needed to be married at our ceremony. Shelley has an amazing way with words, and I highly recommend her.

ted. It was evident she put time and thought into creating a ceremony tailored specifically to us and even thought to send us helpful reminders about having someone hold my bouquet and present the rings; all little details that may have slipped our minds but were so thoughtful. We were so thrilled to have her be a part of our day!

We felt the utmost confidence knowing that our ceremony was in her hands. After my husband and I each completed questionnaires for Shelly separately, she created a ceremony that was beautiful, unique, and incredibly true to us both as individuals and as a couple. It was wonderful and authentic. We cannot thank her enough for her calming demeanor, her attention to detail, and her beautiful and artful writing skills. We received countless compliments from our friends and family about how beautiful, true to us, and moving our ceremony was. Thank you truly, Shelly! We would highly, highly recommend her to any couple in search of a true, meaningful and authentic wedding ceremony.

he offered great non-traditional ideas, which was extremely important because we are not traditional brides. She was very respectful on our wish to not include any religion into our ceremony, which was also very important to us. Overall an amazing JP! Look no further for the best JP for your special day!

estions that were made she adjusted accordingly before our big day. Shelly wrote and read a beautiful love story about not only us, but our family which made so many tear up at our wedding. Shelly was a kind and warm face to look and listen to during those emotionally points of the ceremony. Our guests have repeatedly told us how beautiful and unique our ceremony was all due to Shelly. If you are considering her for your officiant, don't hesitate. Just meeting with her will help you understand how wonderful she is!

ed doing a "social media moment" for everyone to take a few moments to take a picture of my husband and I but then kindly put their phones away. She made sure our ceremony was exactly how we wanted, changing little things whenever I asked and giving me ideas when I wasn't sure what I wanted to do exactly. A lot of my guests said they really loved the ceremony and made sure to tell me how beautiful it was. Shelly was always so easy to get a hold of whenever I had questions which is a blessing for stressed out brides! I would recommend Shelly to anyone looking in the area, she is a sweet soul :)

s able to draft up a reading and vows that fit us perfectly without sounding generic. She sends this draft well in advance for you to look at in case there are any changes that you would like to be done. What makes Shelly a true all star is that she was able stand and execute our entire ceremony with an ankle injury without her crutches!

mony to be short and sweet and shelly delivered! Her communication through the entire process was impeccable. She sent us a draft to review and made any changes we had requested for. Month of the wedding she sent us the copy to review again to verify that it was still what we wanted! Day of, she delivered the ceremony so beautifully, it could not have been more perfect!

anning journey and always had prompt responses. Even with an injury, Shelly arrived at our ceremony with a huge smile and shined positive energy. She picked a beautiful reading for us and although we had not known Shelly for a long time, she made our ceremony feel as if she knew so much about us and our journey. Thank you Shelly for being so kind and making our ceremony so special.