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Hello to all you lovely, happy couples. I am so thrilled for all of you; Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

My name is Shelly Mead and I am a Justice of the Peace, joyfully officiating weddings in Southern New Hampshire.
Having planned, designed and officiated over 400 ceremonies, I am experienced with weddings big and small. I am firm believer that your wedding ceremony should be a reflection of you as a couple, filled with special moments that start your wedding off with joy, love and fun! For more information on how I can help you create your Best Day Ever, including pricing, testimonials and videos, please visit my website, www.nhjpshellymead.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NH

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of New Hampshire Justice of the Peace - Shelly Mead

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Shelly is a warm, professional officiant who creates personalized, heartfelt ceremonies. Reviewers praise her communication, calming presence, responsiveness, and attention to detail, including unity rituals and vendor coordination. Couples and guests say her ceremonies feel intimate, meaningful, and flawlessly delivered.

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Shelly is a warm, professional officiant who creates personalized, heartfelt ceremonies. Reviewers praise her communication, calming presence, responsiveness, and attention to detail, including unity rituals and vendor coordination. Couples and guests say her ceremonies feel intimate, meaningful, and flawlessly delivered.

Abigail
Abigail Sent on 10/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Will not be disappointed!!

Shelly Mead was an absolutely amazing choice for our wedding officiant! From start to finish, she was wonderful at keeping in contact, which was so appreciated as a stressed-out bride! Her communication, kindness, and calming presence made such a difference throughout the process. When it came time for our ceremony, she helped us feel at peace and completely relaxed our nerves. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and we have received so many compliments from our guests about how amazing Shelly was! We also chose to do the tree-planting unity ceremony, which was the perfect personal touch and made our ceremony even more special and meaningful. If you’re looking for an officiant who is kind, professional, calming, and truly makes your day special, I would 100% recommend Shelly Mead! We are so grateful we chose her to be part of such an important moment in our lives!
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Riley Sent on 10/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement Ceremony

Shelly made our ceremony perfect! We did a small elopement with immediate family and Shelly captured exactly what we were looking for. She was professional, responsive and most importantly a genuine person who took the time to understand our situation and what was important to us. Shelly was amazing! 
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Amanda Sent on 09/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement ceremony 10/10

Shelly is the best! She was friendly, warm, asked all the right questions and performed a beautiful and personal elopement ceremony at her home! I couldn’t be happier with how everything went and the experience we had with her. She was extremely flexible even in a busy season and the cost was perfect!
Marissa
Marissa Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Officiant!

We first saw Shelly in action at my sister's wedding and knew we had to use her when we got engaged. She was very organized and thoughtful. She sent us a clear script well in advance and tailored the ceremony to who we are. She was very communicative throughout the process. She coordinated seamlessly with our DJ so the mic and audio were perfect. Nothing felt staged or rushed. She was very sweet and kind to work with.
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Kristine Sent on 04/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Vows after 20 years together

Shelly made us feel completely at ease on our special day. Her beautiful words and joyful presence brought such warmth and meaning to our ceremony—it truly felt perfect.
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Melissa Sent on 04/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Melissa And Brandan Lacasse Wedding

Shelly did such an amazing job performing our full elopement ceremony. She made it beautiful and intimate and couldn't imagine it being any better. We highly recommend her services.
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Alexis Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day!

Shelly made our elopement wedding absolutely seamless. We wanted something simple yet meaningful, and Shelly delivered exactly that. Shelly was professional, easy to communicate with, and brought a lovely sense of calm to our day. We couldn't have asked for a better person to officiate our ceremony!
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Mar Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You found your JP!

Shelly performed a tailored ceremony based on our styles. She is very knowledgeable, responsive, supportive, professional and patient.  I wholeheartedly recommend her for your ceremony, thank you, Shelly!! 
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Comforting Officiant

Shelly was exactly who we were looking for to officiate our wedding. My husband and I are not ones to share our feelings in front of others so the idea of standing in front of a crowd sharing our love for each other was daunting. Shelly made us feel comfortable and respected our requests for variations in the ceremony. Shelly got glowing reviews from our guests who mentioned how well she spoke and how she really knew her part and did it well. Shelly even offers dog care for the day of, an opportunity that we didn't use but loved having the option as our dog was in the ceremony. Shelly will walk your dog before/after the ceremony and even offers dog care from her home or will drop your dog off at a requested location. If you choose Shelly for your wedding, you won't regret it. I am so thankful we met her at a wedding expo. From the moment I walked up to her I felt a sense of comfort, and I knew from that moment she was going to be our officiant.
Helen
Helen Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect ceremony!

Shelly made our ceremony absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we met her, she brought such warmth and authenticity that instantly put us at ease. The ceremony she led felt deeply personal and meaningful, as if she had known us for years. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful it was and how perfectly it captured who we are as a couple. Shelly created a space filled with love, laughter, and connection, and we’ll always be grateful for the care and intention she put into every word. If you’re looking for someone who will truly make your wedding ceremony special, Shelly is the one.
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