Planning a New Hampshire Elopement Ceremony

Elopements are having a moment in New Hampshire, and for good reason. A mountain overlook, a quiet lakeside, or a backyard with ten people you love can be every bit as meaningful as a ballroom — with a fraction of the planning.

Start with the marriage license

Both partners apply together at any New Hampshire city or town clerk's office. Bring valid photo ID and information about any prior marriages. The license is valid statewide, so you are not limited to the town where you applied.

Choose your ceremony style

• Christian ceremony with scripture and blessing
• Civil ceremony — warm, inclusive, and non-religious
• Elopement or micro-ceremony for two to twenty guests
• Vow renewal to mark an anniversary or new chapter

What the officiant handles

I write and personalize the ceremony script with you, coordinate the processional order, officiate the ceremony itself, and complete and file the marriage license with the clerk afterward. Ceremonies can be performed fully in English, fully in Spanish, or bilingually for families who need both.

The paperwork should be the least memorable part of your wedding day. That is my job.

Packages start at $150 for a simple signing and scale up for fully personalized ceremonies with rehearsal support. Southern and Central New Hampshire are covered with no travel fee; farther locations are quoted individually.