Mary Carey Seavey

NEW HAMPSHIRE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
New Hampshire Non Denominational Wedding Officiant and Ordained Minister
Cell 978-314-3456 |  Home 603-447-2424 |  Work 603-356-9331 |   maryseavey-jp@msn.com
STANDARD FEE
My standard fee for a wedding service ranges from $225 to $450. Some couples desire a unique wedding ceremony that reflects who they are with every word spoken, highlighting their values and dreams as individuals and as partners. We can meet face to face to give each of us the opportunity to get to know one another and begin planning your wedding ceremony. If you live far away or you have a busy schedule and need to keep planning time to a minimum, all pre-wedding ceremony arrangements can be done via phone and email.

Once I've received the completed agreement form along with your deposit, your date is reserved. I'll work with you via e-mail and over the phone in the weeks that follow to create the personalized ceremony of your dreams. I'll provide you with a draft that includes your ideas and choices arraigned to create your ceremony, and you can make whatever changes you wish until it's just the way you want it. I encourage my couples to be creative. You may also use vows that you've already chosen or written yourselves. It's up to you! The result will be a wonderful and meaningful wedding ceremony for you both.

On your wedding day, I'll perform your ceremony in the location of your choice, before a gathering of any size, formal or casual, large or small. Afterwards, I'll file your marriage license with the county clerk’s office within 30 days of your wedding ceremony.

WEDDING CEREMONY CONTRACT
OTHER SERVICES / PAYMENT
Deposit
Once your date is confirmed by me, your deposit is non-refundable. When I commit to your wedding, I not only reserve a spot for you on my calendar, but I also invest time in the happy task of working with you and preparing your ceremony. The non-refundable retainer assures me of a portion of compensation in the event you have to cancel (see below).
Rescheduling
Although your deposit is non-refundable, it may be applied to a different day and time (up to 6 months beyond your original wedding date) with no penalty, so long as you let me know at least 60 days prior to your original date.
Mileage Fee
I don't charge mileage for locations within a 20 mile radius of my home at 62 Kennett Street, Conway, NH. For all other locations, a modest $.50 per mile fee (round-trip from my home to the ceremony location and back) will apply. Ask me for a quote!
Rehearsal
There's no rule that says you must have a wedding rehearsal. If your wedding is small, with few or no wedding attendants, and does not include any wedding traditions, customs, or special readings, then you can probably get away with not having a formal rehearsal. However, if your wedding is more formal and larger in scope—and especially if you have children participating in the ceremony - then I do recommend setting aside about one hour the day before the wedding to go over the ceremony proceedings with everyone. My rehearsal fee is $100 for any location within a 20 mile radius of my home. For all other locations, the mileage fee above will also apply.
Payment Options
Payment for deposits may be by cash, check, or money order. All payments made the day of the rehearsal or ceremony must be by cash.