James did an amazing job with our ceremony! He took the time to learn our stories and wrote a wonderful, heartfelt speech that resonated with all of our guests. He was great with the pacing and timing of the ceremony, and also came to the rehearsal and helped us feel comfortable with everything that was expected on the day of. Lastly, he coordinated perfectly with the venue, photographer, and DJ/MC so everything went seamlessly. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Jonathan K.
5.0
James was a wonderful addition to our special day. His demeanor and personality matched the vibe perfectly. He was very flexible allowing us to tailor the ceremony to our liking and gave a helping hand with structure, guidance, and suggestions. He more than filled his role as the officiant, and was a pleasure to have as a welcomed guest. 100% recommend!
Karla M.
5.0
About this vendor
James Ryckman
OFFICIANT
Based in Nashua, NH, but serving Boston and eastern Mass in addition to southern New Hampshire, Vow About That? is a wedding officiant service run by James Ryckman. James is an ordained minister through American Marriage Ministries, and he will help you create a ceremony that will be part of the best day of your life, in whatever form that may take.
James enjoys talking to couples and crafting a ceremony that fits you, your needs, your style, and your love story. He also understands that planning a wedding is a lot of work and, as such, has a streamlined process that will guide you through personalizing the length, tone, and wording of your ceremony.
James is a committed supporter of marriage equality and LGBTQ+ weddings. Everyone should feel comfortable and free to express their love at their ceremony.
Vow About That? offers officiating packages ranging from just the essentials of the ceremony and marriage license delivery to comprehensive services, including rehearsals, personalized scripting, coordination with wedding planners, and in-person meetings to plan your ceremony. All packages include a free phone consultation to discuss the basics of your desired ceremony and be sure that Vow About That? is the right choice for you.
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Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Secular
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
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Meet the team
James Ryckman
Officiant
James became ordained after his sister asked him to officiate her wedding, and he strives to help many more couples have unforgettable ceremonies during their milestone occasions. He strives to get to know each couple and curate a service that reflects their unique love story. He would be delighted to learn more about your dream wedding and help bring it to life.
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5.0
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James is an excellent officiant who created personalized, heartfelt ceremonies tailored to each couple's story and preferences. Reviewers praised his professionalism, eloquence, clear communication, rehearsal support, and seamless coordination with vendors and timing. Highly recommended.
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Loren T
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5.0
12/11/2024
Best officiant I have seen in 25+ weddings. The ceremony flowed effortlessly while he spoke eloquently about the couple, love, and marriage. I would highly recommend him without an...
y reservations.
Jonathan K
5.0
6/29/2026
James did an amazing job with our ceremony! He took the time to learn our stories and wrote a wonderful, heartfelt speech that resonated with all of our guests. He was great with t...
he pacing and timing of the ceremony, and also came to the rehearsal and helped us feel comfortable with everything that was expected on the day of. Lastly, he coordinated perfectly with the venue, photographer, and DJ/MC so everything went seamlessly. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Any questions?
Karla M
5.0
11/15/2025
James was a wonderful addition to our special day. His demeanor and personality matched the vibe perfectly. He was very flexible allowing us to tailor the ceremony to our liking an...
d gave a helping hand with structure, guidance, and suggestions. He more than filled his role as the officiant, and was a pleasure to have as a welcomed guest. 100% recommend!
Jennifer L
5.0
7/06/2025
It was great working with James. He was professional and easy to talk to. The ceremony went smoothly without any issues. Highly recommend him if you need an officiant!
Hazel M
5.0
12/10/2024
Extremely professional and well spoken. He created a beautiful ceremony that was uniquely catered to the couple- keeping with their nondenominational preferences. Overall a very ki...
nd and easy person to talk with. Highly recommend!
Mia R
5.0
12/04/2024
We are so happy we went with James for our wedding ceremony. He did such a good job at helping us create a personalized ceremony which felt so special to my husband and I. He is an...
excellent speaker, communicated promptly, and was very professional. Would absolutely recommend to any other couple :)