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The Marrying Jane New England-based Wedding Officiants

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Everyone knows the saying “everything happens for a reason”. But have you ever had those moments in your life where thin...
10/19/2026

Everyone knows the saying “everything happens for a reason”. But have you ever had those moments in your life where things fall into place in a way that makes you truly believe it?

This past weekend, I had the honor of marrying a dear friend of mine. When Airelle approached me about possibly marrying her and John, the man who had become such an incredible part of her life, my weekend was already fully booked. While it absolutely should NOT have worked, she managed to find the one pocket of time where we could make it happen. And with the locations not too far apart, it felt exactly as if it was meant to be all along.

Arielle has always been one of those people who makes me believe that some souls are simply more connected to the universe than others. She’s an old soul, with an understanding of people and the world around her that I’ve always found incredibly special. Being in her presence feels like sunshine. She has a warmth and kindness about her that I always knew would take a pretty extraordinary person to match. And then John entered the chat. Everything about the two of them just made perfect sense.

To have known Arielle for so many years, to see the love she and John have found in one another, and then to be the person who got to stand beside them as they became husband and wife was a privilege I’ll never forget. Some weddings mean a little extra to your heart, and this was certainly one of them. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Rose! I’m so grateful I got to play a small part in your beautiful story and capture a few little moments from a day that meant so much.

M A R G A R E T C L A R A ~ New Hampshire Photographer ~
Arielle Vachon

In the day-to-day hustle and bustle of life, I don’t always have a chance to appreciate just how fast the year has gone ...
09/23/2026

In the day-to-day hustle and bustle of life, I don’t always have a chance to appreciate just how fast the year has gone by until I’m looking back at weddings from last season and realize some of my couples are already coming up on their first anniversary! WHAAT?! 🤯

Fall wedding season will forever be one of my favorites. The changing colors, crisp air, warm light, and that smell outside when you can just tell the seasons are shifting (you know that smell,right!?) Fall is always reminding us that time is moving, things are changing, and there is so much beauty in taking a moment to notice it.

Happy almost anniversary to all my past Fall couples out there!! And to my 2026 Fall couples…

It’s finally heeeere!! 🍂

Photography: Jacquelyn Potter
Florals: Of the Fields Floral Design
Officiant: Chelsea Shea | Wedding Officiant
Venue: The Nonantum Resort Weddings | Custom Events
Entertainment: thesweetbeatsband
Courtney Starzynski

New England Wedding Officiant Custom Ceremony Vows

Hi, hello! If you're new here, I'm Chelsea, owner and lead officiant of The Marrying Jane. I'm your professional third w...
09/13/2026

Hi, hello! If you're new here, I'm Chelsea, owner and lead officiant of The Marrying Jane. I'm your professional third wheel, calmer of last minute nerves, and the first person down the aisle!

2026 has been our most incredible season to date. We have worked with some amazing humans, welcomed another officiant to our team, traveled all over New England and laughed A LOT along the way. And it's not over! We're headed into our busiest Fall yet with 2027 dates booking up fast.

The really exciting part? Growing our team means we have more dates available next year. Which means more couples, more good times, and more ceremonies that actually sound like the people getting married.

Because that will always be the whole point around here. No copy and paste ceremonies. No standing at the altar wondering who your officiant is talking about. Just your story, your people, your personality, and creating a moment that gives you permission to take a deep breath and actually enjoy the fact that YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED!

I started this business with one goal: to create wedding ceremonies that feel completely personal to the couple getting married. Ceremonies that tell your story, sound like you, make your people feel all the feels, and most importantly, give you a chance to actually be present for one of the biggest moments of your life.

So, hi again. I’m Chelsea. I still can’t believe I get to call this my job, and I’m very excited about where The Marrying Jane is headed next.

2027 couples, we're so excited to meet you!

Erica | New Hampshire Wedding + Elopement Photographer



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09/12/2026

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The ceremony drone shot is here to stay and I am HERE for it. I captures the scale of the moment in a way nothing else q...
09/10/2026

The ceremony drone shot is here to stay and I am HERE for it.

I captures the scale of the moment in a way nothing else quite can and you deserve to have the magnitude of that moment remembered forever.

More of this please 👏🏻👏🏻

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New York Wedding Photographer
Amy Bosco
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Kaylee Bauer

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09/06/2026

Years ago, after officiating a handful of rainy wedding days, I couldn’t help but experience, first hand, the disappointment couples can carry when the forecast doesn’t look the way they imagined it would.

The weather is one of the few parts of a wedding day we have absolutely no control over. We certainly can’t predict it a year in advance. Often, not even a few days in advance.

So I decided that if the rain was going to show up, we were going to acknowledge it. I always stay flexible enough to add a few words to the beginning of the ceremony that recognize the weather while also highlighting the symbolism and beauty that can come with a rainy wedding day. It’s a small thing, but I’ve found it can completely shift the way a couple feels about the moment they’re standing in.

One year ago, Sadie and Kevin had one of those rainy wedding days, and it remains one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever had the privilege of being part of.

Story Box Films captured it in the most breathtaking, cinematic way. Take a look!

Story Box Film
St. Germain Design Co.
Taylor Frost Photography
Jessica Cote / Wedding and Event Florist
Brittney Trainito | New England Makeup Artist
RISH
J Mason Design
Joey Bolduc
The Common Man family in NH
LakeView Bed & Breakfast

08/31/2026

One thing I’ve noticed this wedding season is just how present my couples have been. There’s usually one deep breath at the beginning of the ceremony, and then they settle in. They look at each other, they laugh, they tear up. They actually take in the people around them and the words being spoken. They’re fully in it.

I like to believe part of that comes from knowing they don’t have to worry about what happens next.
That’s why we spend months preparing. Why we have our meetings, draft reviews, final check ins, and of course, the rehearsal! By the time you’re standing in front of me on your wedding day, there’s nothing left for you to manage, remember, or anticipate.

You already know the ceremony feels like you and you trust that I’ve got the rest.

So you can take that deep breath, look at the person you’re about to marry, and simply enjoy one of the biggest moments of your life. That’s the whole point!

Nicole + Mason were no exception! Peep some moments from their ceremony captured by the talented Chrisanta | New England Wedding Content Creator 🤍

Weddings & Events at Owl’s Nest Resort
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The Boston HarpBeat Shelley Otis
Chad Ardizzoni
For the Love of Paws
Jessica Cote / Wedding and Event Florist
New England Luxury Bridal Hair Design & Makeup Artistry
Janna Wojtas
Henny B Cakes
Chrisanta | New England Wedding Content Creator
Chelsea Shea | Wedding Officiant
Nicole Denaro
Mason Cross

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07/10/2026
A lot happens in this small moment right before the ceremony begins.Sometimes it’s a deep breath. Sometimes, a reassurin...
06/03/2026

A lot happens in this small moment right before the ceremony begins.

Sometimes it’s a deep breath. Sometimes, a reassuring smile or quick shoulder squeeze.

And sometimes, a terrible joke at the perfect time.

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05/01/2026

Ready to officially kick start the 2026 wedding season next weekend! But not before watching and rewatching this wedding video from from Emily + Nate’s ski elopement last month. What a PERFECT day ❄️

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2 Merry Hill Rd, Nottingham, NH 03290-5902, United States
Nottingham, NH
03290-5902

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