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I am a Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. My commission was issued as one of the Justices of the Peace for the Town of Southborough. This allows me to officiate for your special day anywhere within the Commonwealth. Since becoming a Justice of the Peace, I was an active member of the Massachusetts Justices of the Peace Association, Inc., having served two terms as its President from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011. I served on the Executive Board as an elected Director until June 30, 2015. Also, I served on the Executive Board as the Immediate Past President from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Previously, I served as Secretary of the Executive Committee for 2 years.

In January 2024, for an unprecedented 15th consecutive year, I have been Awarded Wedding Wire's Couple's Award for outstanding professionalism and service to couples. Also, I am honored to have received the Best of The KNOT Award for the second consecutive year.

To date, I have professionally, happily and proudly officiated over 1000 ceremonies in the Commonwealth.

At it's Annual Meeting, Sunday, 6/24/12, I was presented the Richard M. Percoco, Sr. Award by the Massachusetts Justices of the Peace Association, Inc. "FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE MJPA."

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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?

$225

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$0.01

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CO
CT
FL
ME
MA
NH
RI
VT

What languages do you speak?

English

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Mike Backer as an officiant for weddings, praising his professionalism, humor, and personalized approach. Mike's attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to create customized ceremonies stood out to many couples. He is commended for going above and beyond, providing a binder of ceremony options and ensuring a seamless and memorable wedding experience. Reviewers highlight his humor, personal touches, organizational skills, and positive attitude, making him a top choice for officiating weddings.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Mike Backer as an officiant for weddings, praising his professionalism, humor, and personalized approach. Mike's attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to create customized ceremonies stood out to many couples. He is commended for going above and beyond, providing a binder of ceremony options and ensuring a seamless and memorable wedding experience. Reviewers highlight his humor, personal touches, organizational skills, and positive attitude, making him a top choice for officiating weddings.

Delaney
Delaney Sent on 04/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Officiant!

Mike was everything we wanted in an officiant and more! We met Mike, learned his process, and from then on - everything was smooth sailing. All our guests loved how thoughtful, funny, and charismatic he was. Highly highly recommend!
Jenn_B_110924
Jenn Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing JP!! Highly Recommend

My husband and I got married on 11/9/2024. Roughly 1 month prior to our wedding, I realized we never hired an officiant (pretty important 🤦🏼‍♀️). I searched Wedding Wire and found Mike Backer. He had amazing reviews so I reached out to him. We had a phone call and decided to meet to discuss things further. Mike is an extremely nice guy, clearly knows what he’s doing and has YEARS of experience. On our day, he ensured everyone knew exactly what they needed to do/where to be. Our ceremony was truly beautiful - short and sweet but still felt very personal. Our guests kept commenting all night (and weeks later) how wonderful our ceremony was and how much they loved our officiant. He truly made our ceremony unforgettable. We cannot recommend Mike more! Please do yourself a favor and HIRE HIM!

Thank you so much Mike for an amazing ceremony!
Carlie
Carlie Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience

10/10 recommend! Organized and experienced, we had an awesome ceremony thanks to him!
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Awards

395
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
Arrowhead Acres Arrowhead Acres Barn & Farm Weddings

Very professional

Butternut Farm Golf Club Butternut Farm Golf Club Country Club Weddings

We really enjoy working with Mike! He does such a wonderful job taking care of our couples ceremonies and making them personal and rememberable for all!

Hilton Boston Dedham Hotel Hilton Boston Dedham Hotel Hotel Weddings

Mike is professional, funny and an absolute pleasure to work with!

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