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Wedding of Your Desire is a wedding officiant service based in Malden, Massachusetts. Carol J. Merletti, the officiant, is a Massachusetts Justice of the Peace and ordained minister who is licensed to officiate all types of weddings. Ever since she began offering her services to weddings in 2004, Carol has officiated over 1,100 weddings throughout Massachusetts, providing countless ceremonies that couples and their guests will always cherish. Carol is also the creator and author of the Wine, Box, and Love Letter Ceremony. She weds couples in a variety of ceremonies, including civil unions, non-religious, single religion, interfaith, and vow renewals.

Services Offered
Wedding of Your Desire provides customized vows for couples, as well as individual guidance from the beginning to end of the special day. Carol also offers counseling services before the wedding day. Carol weds couples of all religions, sexual orientations, and cultures, and is happy to incorporate pets and any personal requests into the ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

$50

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?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Wedding of Your Desire

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John Sent on 05/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Carol is the Best JP ever!!!!

Carol Merletti is hands down the best JP to work with. From the first time I called her , she spent about 1 hour on the phone with me walking me through the whole marriage process. We hadn’t been to a lot of weddings and my wife and I were very nervous about not knowing what to do prior to the wedding in regards to paperwork , licensing etc. Carol did a step by step while I took notes.
Carol told me from the start that if I wanted to change the Vows she sent or customize it I should. She made sure I had exactly what I wanted. The night before the wedding at 10pm
She was up late going back and forth to make them just perfect for us.
She was also awesome on the day of the wedding making sure everyone in the wedding knew where to walk and when.
I hope I never have to use Carols services again , but I know she will forever be in the photos on our special day, and we made a great Friend. I would definitely recommend Wedding of your Desire!!!

Laurie
Laurie Sent on 05/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

Very nice. I recommend them. My day was made special.
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Lakeitha Sent on 04/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

Carol was excellent! From the very first time I reached out to her to the very end she was on point. She makes it very clear when she is available and her response time is prompt and she's very professional. My family even loved her. I would definitely recommend her if you're looking for a justice of the peace to officiate your wedding.
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Joseph Sent on 08/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carol was great we had our wedding at Fenway Park during the Yankees game. Every one on FB live loved the ceremony and our friends there loved it as well and Carol sat with us after and talked to everyone. The next day my friends were asking for Carol's info for friends. All and all a great night.
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Robin Sent on 07/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carol/ Wedding of your Desire is amazing! We had a great connection with the first meeting/ interview. She was very clear about expectations and the process, which I really appreciated.

As we got closer to the wedding (I believe we booked her 6+ months in advance) we reviewed details further, leveraging templates and examples she sent right after we reserved her services. She asked questions to truly understand our wants and needs, and was amazing with accommodating the special and traditional requests from our families.

We had a rehearsal which I highly recommend (honestly, I can’t imagine not having one). The value of running through it all a day or two before is priceless.

And the day of, she was perfect. She prepared us well, but during the ceremony I had a moment where I couldn’t quite hear my vow (crying baby in the attendees). She seamlessly restated the vow and all went forward well.

I highly reccomend Carol and her services/ company. I cannot imagine our day without her.

I want to add her website provides so much helpful information, for those wanting more details.

I will upload pictures soon!
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T Sent on 07/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carol helpeds us make the experience very personal and enjoyable. She asked for our preference and really made the day how we wanted it. On the day, she checked in with us constantly to make sure we were doing well, telling us it was Ok to take a deep breath before proceeding etc. She was truly amazing to work with.
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Lorraine Sent on 05/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carol was perfection as our wedding officiant! She is pleasant, professional and so accommodating! She put us at ease and put together a beautiful ceremony based on what we wanted. I recommend her so highly!
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Cheryl Sent on 11/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Carol was more than accommodating and a wealth of valuable information beyond her own beautiful addition to our day. We decided on a small, very casual ceremony with just a couple special family members present. Carol is extremely responsive, supportive, accommodating and lots of fun, too ! We are so pleased to have shared our day with her. She helped us pull off exactly what we were hoping for (and then some) in under 2 weeks time!
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Jessica Sent on 11/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I wish I could give ten stars! Carol was perfect from start to finish.
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Daniel Sent on 11/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I would say Carol was exquisite, excellent and exceptionally professional with officiating our wedding. I would recommend her to anyone!! She made us feel totally at ease on our special day!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Photography Your Way Photography Your Way Wedding Photographers

Carol is wonderful. She is an absolute professional with a great personality. I cant say enough kind words about her.

Inked Events Inked Events Wedding Planners

Carol of Wedding of your Desire makes you feel like an old friend. She personalizes her wording, so you feel like she's known you forever! She was a pleasure to work with at wedding I had for one of my couples at the Old State House in Boston. I always rave & refer her to any of my couples who are looking for a unique & fantastic officiate.

Shoreshotz photography Shoreshotz photography Wedding Photographers

Carol is a wonderful wedding officiate, she creates a beautiful personal wedding for you.

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