Weddings are not always about white bridal gowns and black tuxes. Tomorrow’s weddings are often far from the traditional walk down the aisle and more like a great party in a fun setting with good friends and special surprises.

Today’s wedding couples want their ceremony to reflect them – their tastes, their lifestyles, their dreams. They want their vows to be words of love, of truth and of happiness. Mostly, though, they want to create a ceremony they will remember always!

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I was honored to celebrate a wedding ceremony for Katie and Chris recently at Tewksbury Country Club.  The beautiful  bride and  her groom brought some special ideas to their wedding planning and together we created their unique ceremony - in Katie's own words - "I want to thank you for everything.  Our wedding was absolutely beautiful! The ceremony was perfect, exactly what I wanted. I'm kind of sad that it is all over.  I have recommended you to a couple brides that are looking for a good JP, so you will probably be hearing from them."  Thank you, Katie and Chris, for sharing your special moments with me!

Once the "I do's" are said and the honeymoon is a beautiful memory, newly wed couples will have a "to do" list of items - sending thank yous, dealing with the left overs from the wedding and in some cases updating important paperwork with name changes.   Here are two links - one for the Social Security Office on officially change your name with Social Security and a second with suggestions on how to make this task easier!

Social Security - http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf  or http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/315/~/change-a-name-on-a-social-security-card

General Information - http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/planning-a-wedding/articles/name-change-101.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Congratulations Betsy and David on your beautiful marriage in Gloucester.  It was a pleasure working with you both and with your lovely families! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

A beautiful, breezy day on Stoneham Town Common set the scene for Heidi & Will's wedding day - great job decorating the bandstand Will!

Congratulations and best wishes as you start your new life together!

It was my honor  to witness, with Fr. Mario Origo, as Laura & Klaus exchanged vows during their wedding ceremony recently. God Bless them as they begin their married lives.

Happy first anniversary Roberta & John and Pam and Manuel!  It was an honor to share in your very special wedding ceremonies and I hope that you continue to rejoice in your love!