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Hi! I'm April, a Massachusetts Justice of the Peace, also known as The Offbeat Officiant. Creative, non-traditional, offbeat and open-minded, I welcome all couples and all ideas. Together we can create a ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple. Contact me today to discuss your plans and to check my availability. Let's celebrate your love, your way.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$120

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MA
RI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of April Ward-Stanbrook, Justice of the Peace

Karoline
Karoline Sent on 03/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

April was an incredible officer. She responded quickly when we got in touch, making us feel very comfortable. The ceremony was incredible. It definitely made our day happier.
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Dorrie Sent on 02/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I love April!

I will try not to be too long winded with this but we had a very chilly elopement and April was a very crucial part of making it all we could have asked for. She was always available to chat or if I had questions. She literally stood by us every step of the way. I am beyond excited to tell you if there's any question who you would want by you on such a special day, the answer is April 100%. So thankful for her!
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Mark Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding officiant

April was a joy to work with. She worked with us to help make our wedding day as special as we hoped. Couldn’t ask for a better officiant.
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Laine Sent on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony

We had an wonderful experience with April. She helped us craft a beautiful, personalized, ceremony. We received so many compliments on the ceremony script from our guests. April was great to work with and was so responsive to our questions over the course of the months we worked with her.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

April was absolutely amazing

She did everything that she could to make our special day nothing less than that. I would definitely recommend her again thank you April for everything that you've done
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Angelica Sent on 09/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement 9/3/2022

April was absolutely amazing!! Very communicative and helpful along the way. She made everything so simple and easy and was available very last minute and was happy to help us with our elopement. She offered vow suggestions and wrote an absolutely beautiful ceremony for us. She also traveled to our preferred location to marry us. She was also very affordable and such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend April for your special day!
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Arianna Sent on 08/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

April was amazing!!

April was such a great vendor to work with! When looking for wedding vendors- it can be such a daunting experience, but April made finding & picking an officiant a breeze. She was super responsive to any & all questions. When it came to the day of- she went above & beyond and I can’t recommend her more!
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Bay F. Sent on 08/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

8-4-22 Flaherty wedding

We had a small ceremony at my sister in law’s house because my husband’s Mom was passing away from Cancer. I had messaged April a little while beforehand so she could write our vows and ring exchanges. April was very professional and understanding of our situation and helped us tremendously throughout the whole event. It couldn’t have gone smoother and more beautiful. We will always be so thankful for April.
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Melisa Sent on 08/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly wonderful

April is everything!! She was amazing and very helpful with my vows ring exchange everything. I recommend her 10000 times over
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 07/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant ever

April was the officiant of our last minute elopement and was absolutely perfect. She has a beautiful way with words and makes the process so easy. We have no regrets about picking her and would do it again in a heartbeat!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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