Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant Reviews
Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant
Keene, NH5.0 out of 5 rating, 363 reviews
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Nichole Sent on 12/10/2025
Loved working with Jane!
Jane was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. We wanted something that wasn't too traditional but was still rooted in the familiar and she did just that. The ceremony was lighthearted, honest, and unique in all the right ways. Working with Jane was so great as she really wanted to get to know us in order to craft the ceremony and allowed for as much customization as we wanted. Thank you, Jane! -
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Nicole Sent on 11/13/2025Incredible Officiant
We were elated to have had Jane as our wedding officiant. Right from the initial phone call, I knew that she was the right officiant for us. She is passionate about what she does, thoughtful, professional, and detail-oriented. She wrote a personalized ceremony that included many touching and very "us" components. Many of our guests were raving about the ceremony and the readings that Jane included. Thank you, Jane, for making our wedding so perfect! -
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Sarah Sent on 09/06/2025Wonderful, personalized ceremony
We loved having Jane officiate our wedding at Waterville Valley, NH. We are not from the area and were a bit nervous about picking someone out of the blue. But, from the moment we reached out to Jane, the communication was great. I felt very comfortable from our intro call. We loved the questionnaire she had us filled out as it hit a lot of interesting topics. She utilized that questionnaire to write an absolutely beautiful ceremony. It was personal, meaningful and short which is exactly what we were looking for. I had several people come up to me after to say how beautiful it all was. Overall we loved Jane and would highly recommend anyone in the area use her for your wedding! -
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Katherine Sent on 08/12/2025The best!!
Jane was amazing! Very easy to work with and created the perfect ceremony for our wedding. We couldn't be happier!!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Hidden Hills could not hide Kay and Matt's love for each other - beautiful couple at a beautiful venue. -
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Angela Sent on 08/04/2025Highly Recommend!
Jane officiated our wedding on 07/19/25 in Rindge, NH and we couldn't be happier! Jane worked with us to deliver a very personalized ceremony and was very helpful and professional through the entire process. The ceremony felt very authentic to us and was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you, Jane!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Angela and Stephen are made for each other - happy honeymoon in Green you two! Hidden Hills was their wedding venue - great photo opportunities for this photogenic couple. -
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Jocelyn Sent on 07/29/2025
5/25 wedding Nh
Jane was a wonderful choice for our special day, she was so sweet and wrote a nice personal ceremony for us and made some wonderful suggestions along the way. She was kind and attentive. She even helped sort out a snag we ran into with our license afterwards. I would absolutely recommend her services.Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Loved Jocelyn and Thomas' love story - which made it fun to write their ceremony - I loved getting to know them both and now Jocelyn is my friend on FB - a great couple who married at Hidden Hills in Rindge! -
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Kaylin Sent on 07/03/2025Highly Recommend Jane!!!
Jane was amazing, helpful, and an incredible resource/support for us! She was extremely kind, thoughtful, and supportive of every idea I had. She made sure that the ceremony was exactly as I imagined. She answered any and all of our questions promptly. She gave us confidence in writing our vows. She even signed our guest book with a beautiful and sweet message. She was amazing and we cannot recommend her enough!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Hidden Hills wedding! I loved getting to know Kaylin and Jaret - a perfect match! Lots of unique elements in their ceremony - loved all of it! -
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Meaghan Sent on 07/01/2025
Meaghan & James Ceremony
Jane was wonderful! She listened to everything we wanted in our ceremony and add way more than we expected! It was important that we involved our kids and united our two families and she did just that! Our first JP fell through and we are so blessed he did because Jane did an amazing job!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Stonewall Farm in Keene is a great venue to celebrate the blending of families as Meaghan mentioned. Loved meeting the bride and groom and their beautiful children. All the very best to them. -
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Alex Sent on 12/30/2024Jane made our ceremony so special
Jane came highly recommended by our wedding planner, and from our very first call—which lasted nearly an hour—we knew she was the perfect person to marry us! She was warm, thoughtful, and an absolute delight to talk to. Jane brought so many unique and creative ideas to personalize our ceremony, making it truly special and unforgettable. -
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Emily Sent on 11/16/2024Completely made our wedding day!
I wish I could give 10 stars! Jane was everything and more on our wedding day! She wrote and created the most beautiful wedding ceremony that didn't leave a dry eye in the crowd. From the first phone call with Jane, I knew she was the one that could articulate the love we wanted to convey and share with our friends and family. Jane used our own thoughts, ideas and words from her wedding worksheet to create a personalized ceremony. I cannot recommend Jane enough to anyone, but especially anyone who wants a very intimate and emotional ceremony. -
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Allison Sent on 11/15/2024absolutely perfect!
jane was absolutely perfect! she wrote our ceremony being so personalized, and emotional. she asked us a series of questions to personalize the whole thing, she was very responsive and communicated her ideas and was thrilled to hear my ideas! i’ve known her since i was in high school and i knew she was the one i wanted to do this role in my life since i found out she was an officiant, etc. i will forever recommend her to anyone i know getting married looking for the PERFECT officiant (whom has done 1000+ weddings!!) -
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Dylan Sent on 09/24/2024Wedding of dylan and cassandra
Very helpful and caring on time and made my wife and my wedding perfect thank you -
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Maria Sent on 09/18/2024Very Thorough
She was really thorough in terms of asking us questions about ourselves and our story and created an intro to our vows that combined all of that. I also liked her suggestions for poems to read as well. -
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Taryn Sent on 09/03/2024Absolutely Recommend
Jane was the first and only JP my husband and I talked too. As soon as we talked, we knew she would be perfect for the ceremony. Jane thoughtfully crafted a ceremony that was thoughtful, emotional, and light hearted all in a twenty minute time frame. She asked us many questions to shape the dynamic of the ceremony and offered suggestions and help when needed. We had not been to many weddings yet and were unsure where to start when it came to building the ceremony and Jane made it incredibly easy. She is so extremely kind hearted and easy to talk to. We cannot thank her enough for our beautiful ceremony. We had so many compliments about how it was the most beautiful wedding many of our guests had been to. Thank you Jane! -
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Latisha Sent on 09/01/2024She made our wedding!
Jane was a top notch officiant! From the moment I reached out to her to book an officiant, she was responsive, respectful, and attentive. She asked all the right questions and worked our answers into the ceremony. Originally we were supposed to get married in Rindge, NH closer to her but ended up getting married in our home town. Jane offered to travel to us and I couldn’t turn that down after speaking with her in the phone. I instantly fell in love! I have been to many weddings and I believe an officiant can make or break the wedding ceremony. Jane ABSOLUTELY made our ceremony. I had people coming up to me telling me how amazing she was. She even dressed in our colors to match the theme! She is so sweet and so professional. We loved her so much. BOOK HER!!!!!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Loved every second! Gorgeous couple inside and out! So happy I had the honor to witness and tell their love story! -
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German Sent on 07/24/2024Personal, warm, and heartfelt ceremony!
Finding an officiant was a task that we were quite unsure of. When we read the hundreds of positive reviews for Jane, we knew we had to meet her. Jane has such a beautiful way with words and really loves what she does, it was clear from our first conversation that she was the person we wanted to work with. She had us both moved to near tears after only a few minutes of getting to know us. Her questionnaire was thorough and helped her craft a very personal, moving, and heartwarming ceremony from start to finish.
We also wanted to incorporate a cultural element to pay homage to the groom's heritage and Jane didn’t blink an eye and was excited to help us make this happen.
The ceremony was absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Our guests commented how well it represented both of us and how heartwarming it was. Jane was a delight to work with and helped to create a ceremony that will stay in our hearts for the rest of our lives. She is a wonderful person and a phenomenal officiant! -
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Jessica Sent on 06/04/2024The Best!!!
Jane wrote the most beautiful service I have ever heard it was so incredible and insightful personal and just overall wow. She really gets to know you as couple the questions you answer for her as a couple get you to reflect. -
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Jesse Sent on 01/09/2024Absolutely top notch - so easy and very professional, went above and beyond!
Jane was so helpful from the get-go, even helping post-wedding with visa-related additions to help our cause. She was friendly, ready to go for our big day, answered all of our questions beforehand, was punctual and made the ceremony flow with beautiful words and a wonderful Halloween dress, very apt for the time of year! I would 5 out of 5 recommend Jane as an officiant/ Justice of the Peace! -
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Heather Sent on 11/07/2023Professional and Beautiful ceremony
We are honored to have had Jane Rokes as are Officiant for our wedding. The moment we started wedding planning I was hoping Jane would be available for our special day. We have seen many weddings she has done and knew we wanted her help to create an amazing ceremony. Throughout the process, she communicated with us. She helped us to design what I feel was a personalized wedding ceremony. Jane gave the ceremony a perfessioal, organized and joyful approach. I love how she is committed to seeing happiness and love through marriage especially the hundreds or people she has wed. She truly is a special Officiant.
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621Aae0F93C50E9Cbf8D33F7Cf3Ace70F422F812 Sent on 11/07/2023
Jane is Fantastic
Jane officiated my wedding ceremony on Oct 7th, 2023 and the whole ceremony was absolutely perfect. Jane took the time to get to know my husband and I, and tailored a ceremony specifically to us. She was so easy to work with, always answering any questions I had and providing her expertise where needed. I have guests continuing to tell me how perfect, loving and thoughtful our ceremony was. Do yourself a favor and hire Jane! -
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Shannon Sent on 07/15/2023
The Perfect Officiant
Jane went above and beyond to make our day perfect. I love how she personalized our ceremony based on a worksheet she had us fill out. It was amazing to have a personalized ceremony without having to write it ourselves. She was very professional, friendly, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better! Highly recommend. -
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Calista Sent on 07/10/2023
Apple Orchard Wedding
Based on the first five minutes of our phone call when I first called Jane, I knew she was the perfect person to officiate our micro wedding! We chatted for a long time and Jane was really interested in learning about my, now husband, and I. She sent us a great form to complete, which really gave her insight to our relationship. The ceremony she created was unique to our journey, and we absolutely loved the children’s book idea - coming from the education field of work, and having a young child, it was the perfect touch to our ceremony! I only met Jane once in person, yet she holds such a special place in our hearts and has made us feel so loved and special! I will forever recommend Jane and will cherish our special day so much! -
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Christopher Sent on 07/09/2023Professional, charming, and kind officiant
Jane from start to finish was exactly what we wanted in an officiant. She was professional, charming, and kind. She did an excellent job informing us of the parts of a ceremony. She was super responsive via email, on time, and truly a great officiant to work with. I would recommend her to anyone. Also, our ceremony was same sex, and she did not have any problems with that which was quite awesome!! -
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Katherine Sent on 07/07/2023
Jane is awesome!
We had Jane officiate our wedding in June 2023. She did an amazing job getting to know us before the day and created a beautiful ceremony for us. So many people have commented on how lovely our ceremony was thanks to Jane! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better. We especially loved the added touch of the children’s book at the end (especially being a kindergarten teacher!) and our guests loved it too! -
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Taren Sent on 06/18/2023Personalized, intimate, incredible
We had Jane for our wedding officiant and had multiple guests say how it was the most intimate, personalized, and sweetest ceremonies they’ve seen. She really takes her time and made us feel at ease throughout it all. Would definitely recommend. -
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Paige Sent on 02/24/2023
Choose Jane to officiate your wedding!
Jane was the perfect choice for our small wedding. She took the time to get to know us and kept us on track. She made sure that our wedding ceremony was exactly what we wanted-personal and intimate. Jane patiently guided us through the entire process. Thank you for everything and for making our day so special! -
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Abbie Sent on 01/01/2023
We love Jane!
Jane was so amazing to work with. The ceremony she wrote for us was absolutely beautiful and she took the time to get to know us so what she wrote was so personal and thoughtful and a great representation of our life together. She was easy to talk to, quick to answer questions, and incorporated everything we wanted to make sure we had the Christmas ceremony of our dreams! Can’t say enough good things about Jane. We love you!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Hidden Hills was the venue for Abbie and David's gorgeous December nuptials - family first for this beautiful couple - can't wait to see what the future holds for them. Christmas will never be the same for them! -
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Chris Sent on 11/12/2022
9.18.22 Wedding
Jane was our officiant for our wedding in September, and we loved working with her! Our ceremony was exactly what we were looking for: simple and short but also meaningful. We appreciated the fact that we were able to give our feedback to include certain aspects to it as well. She was incredibly responsive and extremely nice. Our guests raved about the ceremony after too! It was truly perfect.
Photos taken by Whiting PhotographyJane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Zorvino Vineyard is always great for a fall wedding. Chris and Morgan were an absolute pleasure to work with - always staying right in touch so that everything about their ceremony was seamless. I wish them a lifetime of happiness. -
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Shannen Sent on 11/04/2022
Justice of Peace
Jane was amazing and we are so glad that she was a part of our special day. She was recommended to us by a friend and during the time of our engagement she really went out of her way to get to know us. She continued to check in during the wedding planning and made sure to add personal details. The ceremony was exactly what we wanted and she even dressed to match our wedding party! Jane has continued to stayed in touch with us on Facebook and has become a friend of ours. We would recommend Jane to anyone getting married. She was great!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
The Barn on the Pemi in Plymouth was the venue where Shannen and Knox tied the knot. Just loved standing with them as they shared their vows and exchanged rings - Glad that we are friends now based on our incredible working relationship. Shannen was a gorgeous bride and it showed in Knox's face when he saw her start down the aisle. Perfection! -
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Tylah Sent on 10/31/2022
Jane is amazing!
Jane does a great job! I highly recommend her for your ceremony she makes it stress free and organized. I got so mang compliments on my ceremony. She makes everyone feel involved in it and its very personalized to you and your spouse. Janes energy really helps a nervous bride and groom infront of all those people. We loved her work!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Tylah and Greg married at Stonewall Farm, a gorgeous venue in Keene, NH, and the same spot Tylah attended camp as a child. It was a black and white wedding - very classy! They included their dog in the ceremony as their ring bearer - so perfect - every detail! -
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Karina Sent on 10/28/2022Jane was fantastic to work with
I loved working with Jane, we had the most perfect ceremony! She was so easy to talk with and accessible the duration of the planning. She took extra time to ensure that she really got to know us and picked out the most special details of our lives to share with our friends and families that day. Her delivery of information is so calming and comforting and she still delivered the funny points with great ease. I feel so lucky to have found Jane for our ceremony. -
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Brianne Sent on 10/25/2022Jane is great!
Working with Jane was an absolute joy. Though we had only met once before, as soon as we started talking with her, we felt immediately heard and understood. She was very receptive to all of our ideas, while also quick to offer thoughtful advice based on her extensive experience whenever we weren't sure about something. She has a wonderful way with words, and we were delighted with how our ceremony turned out. Thank you, Jane!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Brianne and Dave's wedding at Brianne's parents' lake house in Fitzwilliam, NH was emotional and fun! Every detail was thought out and lovely. Their music was good for the harp (pun intended) and perfect. I officiated for Brianne's brother, Phil and his wife Cait last December so being back in the company of their family was a true honor. -
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Rebecca Sent on 10/19/2022The best of the best!!!
JANE WAS AMAZING!! From the first moment we spoke, we knew she would be the perfect fit! Jane was extremely personable and really took the time to get to know us. She answered all of our questions with ease and put in so much effort to write our ceremony so beautifully. We cannot thank her enough for all the time and effort she put into our special day!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! :)Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Thank you Rebecca! Waterville Valley was the perfect venue to celebrate your love story! And, that husband of yours, couldn't wait to kiss you! Thank you for the honor! -
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Kristin Sent on 10/11/2022Absolutely Amazing!
From the very first meeting we had with Jane, we knew our wedding was going to be everything we dreamed of. She really took the time to get to know us, what ours strengths were, how much we care and love about each other and then some. I can’t even describe the amazing job she did with our ceremony, she had everyone crying and laughing! She knew my (now) Husband and I love to make people laugh and she ran with it. She made our ceremony so personal and special to us. Everyone could not believe how beautiful of a job she did and were talking about it all night long and are still talking about it today! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jane since I was in High School and when I found out she was available for our wedding, I was so happy. Jane is the most caring, confident and heartfelt woman. We are forever grateful for her!!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Kristin and Ryan's wedding was steeped in happiness and fun and family! I was so happy to be just a small part of their big day! I'll always remember it fondly as a time of pure honor! Hidden Hills in Rindge, NH provided some great vistas for their pictures and their other vendors were easygoing and great to work with! -
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Autumn Sent on 10/05/2022Knows how to tell a love story ❤️
Jane is one of the friendliest sweetest people I know! She put a lot of work into creating a ceremony that perfectly described us & included everything we wanted. She really knows how to tell a love story! Everyone enjoyed it, we are so grateful to have her be part of our special day!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Autumn and Robert's wedding at the Elks Camp in Keene was a celebration of a blending of families! I loved getting to know their new large family. I have known Autumn since she was in high school and now she is a beautiful, mature wife - and Robert is a wonderful and smart husband - a perfect pairing! -
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Sarah Sent on 08/17/2022Wonderful Justice of the Peace!
Jane was a pleasure to work with through out our wedding planning. She is full of wonderful ideas to make your ceremony unique and special to you as a couple. She really took the time to get to know my (now) husband and I in order to represent our full journey as a couple through out our ceremony. She crafted a beautiful ceremony that encapsulated all that is important in our relationship. We got MANY compliments on her through out the night! A few people asked if we had known her already because she was able to make our ceremony so personal. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, eloquent, and warm officiant - please work with Jane! You will not regret it! -
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Tessa Sent on 07/05/2022Awesome. Just awesome.
Jane was the officiant for my wedding. From the very beginning she was extremely responsive. She took the time to write back to us to answer any questions we had and to meet with us by phone and in person. She is extremely organized and knows the ins and outs of officiating and the process for getting your marriage license, etc. Overall, Jane was extremely organized, great to work with and I felt that my ceremony was in good hands. 10/10 would definitely recommend.Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Tessa and Aaron were so easy to work with! They made clear their vision for their ceremony early on and we built a wonderful working relationship and now a friendship. Watching them with their families and bridal party made me realize how much value they place on relationships. All the very best Tessa and Aaron. They married at Lakefalls Lodge in Stoddard/Munsonville, NH -
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Kristie Sent on 06/28/2022Jane is Amazing!
Jane was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was cheerful and thoughtful and listened to what we really wanted. She did such an incredible job with working a Blended Family Sand Unity into our ceremony so that our kids could be included. We enjoyed every moment of working with her. Thank you Jane for everything!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Kristie is so organized. She has to be with a beautiful blended family, and a busy job. She left no detail out when it came to her wedding and I was happy to be part of her vision, but writing and officiating her ceremony. Her husband, Josh, is easy going and wonderful too - a great partnership that we were able to celebrate. They were married at The Elks Camp in Keene, surrounded by their families and friends. -
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Caitlyn Sent on 01/06/2022Personalized ceremony
I reached out to Jane on WeddingWire and she replied quickly and we had a brief chat over the phone to get an idea of what we were looking for and what her process was going to be. From there my groom and I filled out a detailed questionnaire together, which Jane used to draft a personalized ceremony for us! Her pricing was very reasonable and her correspondence professional. Come wedding day, she blended right in with the group and brought a wonderful energy to the ceremony. We would highly recommend her and my sister-in-law, who witnessed the ceremony, is planning to hire Jane if she’s available!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Blending right in is important, but more often than not, by the time I get to a ceremony, I have forged a relationship that goes beyond business. It's my job to get to know a couple and Caitlyn made the process seamless. She got married at her husband's family lake house in Fitzwilliam, NH. -
Jessica Sent on 10/24/2021
Loon Mountain Wedding 10.2.21
I had to write a review for Jane because she was the best officiant I could ask for! We planned the wedding from out of state so it was sometimes hard to contact and book vendors. I reached out super early to her and she was so responsive, sweet and so helpful. Unfortunately, we had to postpone the wedding a year and she accommodated us without issue which was a huge relief. The day of our wedding was actually the first time we met! Prior to she had us fill out a worksheet that was very thought provoking and allowed us to really think about our relationship and it's meaning. Also, by completing the worksheet, she got to know us more and was able to personalize our vows. On our actual wedding day, I was stressed because the weather was not fully cooperative and our ceremony was outside on the summit of Loon Mountain... However! When we lined up the rain had cleared in just enough time for our ceremony. Like I said, the vows were personalized, sweet and funny. Jane did a great job in providing a really unique ceremony that was perfect for us. And she was a true MVP for sticking it out with us even when the rain started back up. I wish I could relive that day again and again. If you are thinking of booking her, do it! Thank you so incredibly much Jane ♥Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Certain things you can't change, and the weather is one of those things. I seldom let things affect my ability to keep a ceremony on track. It's my job, most especially since working with a couple over the course of a year, in some instances, has been a labor of love. We got Jessica's ceremony in through an occasional raindrop, and there were smiles all around. Thanks for trusting me to tell your story Jessica! -
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Gwen Sent on 10/23/2021Beautiful Ceremony
Finding a wedding officiant was the ONE thing I was so unsure about when planning our wedding, so we turned to wedding wire where we found Jane. Jane is a wonderful person who curated our wedding ceremony and made it so perfectly tailored to our relationship & families. She spent a great deal of time making sure it was everything we wanted and did not disappoint. I would highly recommend to anyone else getting married in New Hampshire. She can make the ceremony as religious as you want, or not at all! It's all up to you she is there to give you great ideas and certainly her expertise. Thank you Jane!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Gwen, you are so bright and articulate. Your input made me a better Officiant. Gwen got married at Cathedral of the Pines, the "Altar of the Nations" in Rindge, NH. You knew what you wanted to impart for sentiment to tell your love story, which made our working relationship easy as we grew your ceremony. Best of luck. -
Danielle Sent on 10/08/2021
Keith wedding 2021
We have known Jane for 10+ years! She was able to take small pieces of our life and create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony for us!! It was truly the most special day!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Danielle and Brett got married in Keene, at the Best Western. The courtyard at the venue was abuzz with family and friends, a lot of whom I knew, so it was extra special. Danielle, I can still remember how beautiful you looked and I am writing this response to your review months after you got married. Brett was so handsome and so happy to see you! It was my honor to share your love story in a way that I hope was memorable. -
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Sarah Sent on 07/08/2021
Kind, Creative, and Feels Like Family
Our wedding date was originally planned for June 27, 2020. We had met with Jane in our local Starbucks the previous fall to write our ceremony. She was incredibly thorough in learning about family dynamics, members of our bridal parties, and the things that made our relationship uniquely ours. We had planned a unity piece, reciprocal vows, and a children's book at her guidance, everything was beautiful and perfect.
Then, like many COVID brides, we had to plan and re-plan our wedding multiple times. We made the difficult decision to postpone the wedding we had planned for the safety of our families. We were legally married on June 26, 2020, but still wanted that ceremonial piece and to celebrate with all of our loved ones. We replanned our wedding for June 26, 2021, our one year anniversary. We reached back out to Jane, and she was thrilled to be able to join us for that day.
A lot of changes occurred in that year with our families, our relationship, and what we desired in a unity piece. Jane was incredibly flexible and went back to the drawing board, rewriting our entire ceremony with new reciprocal vows that reflected a renewal of our marriage values thus far, a handfasting unity piece which allowed our bridal parties to participate, and a new children’s book that fit our story. I read it probably a million times, happy tears every time, leading up to our renewal of vows day.
Jane is loving, she is patient, she is flexible, and so incredibly creative. Every ceremony she does is entirely unique to that couple’s journey. I know this from personal experience, but also from when we were in our dear friends Skyler and Kyle’s wedding. When she did their ceremony in 2019, we knew that we wanted no one but Jane to marry us.
My favorite thing about Jane is that she truly connects with every individual, not only us, but our families and bridal parties. The way she fosters genuine human connection makes her feel like another member of your family when that special day arrives. I highly recommend Jane to anyone looking to get married or renew their vows and would happily be a referral for anyone who would like to know more about our experience.
Thank you Jane for everything! We enjoyed every moment of working with you.
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Alyssa Sent on 07/04/2021
Jane is wonderful!
Jane was great. She was very easy to talk to and worked very well with my husband and I coming up with a script for the ceremony. She made us feel comfortable. Very professional!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Married at Cathedral of the Pines, Alyssa and her husband were easy to work with and down to earth. -
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Samantha Sent on 06/27/2021Dream Come True
From the moment I met Jane and learned she was a Justice of the Peace, I knew she would be the one to marry me - even before I had someone to marry! Jane wrote the most beautiful ceremony for Vinnie & I, weaving humor and love so eloquently. I could not have imagined a better experience and can not say enough good things about Jane! She is and will continue to be the first name out of my mouth when asked for recommendations for an officiant!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Samantha and Vin's wedding was the perfect counterbalance of lightheartedness and seriousness. The cadence of every part of their ceremony was perfect! I'll always remember how beautiful it was - and it was an honor to receive an email from her dad a few days after saying sharing the same sentiment!
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Kimberly Sent on 06/20/2021
Amazing and Heartfelt
From the moment we got engaged, we knew we wanted Jane to be our officiant. Jane was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was able to craft the most beautiful ceremony, with personal touches of both of us incorporated with the utmost perfection. We wanted an amalgamation of many things, including handfasting and the traditional seven blessings, and she made those two cultural and religious pieces work together in a way that I could only imagine! Our ceremony from Jane was best described by one of our guests as, "the perfect blend of where we have been and where we are going." Thank you so much, Jane, for the best ceremony we could have hoped for!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Kim and Matt were married at Allrose Farm in Greenfield, NH. This venue was the perfect background for them to celebrate with their friends and family. Every detail came together and we shared a hand fasting ceremony which was prolific - with their bridal party participating. -
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Lauren Sent on 06/08/2021Jane is an angel!
When our first officiant situation fell through I was stressed and nervous if we were even able to find someone last minute. I happen to find Jehn through WeddingWire and upon our first conversation I knew she was perfect for our day! She is sweet, down to earth, and exudes the best vibes. We are beyond thankful for her guidance, service, and for making our day magical.Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
I loved being part of your special day. So happy you asked Lauren! All the very best of everything to you and Garrett! -
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Shannon Sent on 12/29/2020Best Decision We Made
Trying to write a review for Jane has been far more difficult than I imagined, simply because summarizing her in a few paragraphs could never do her justice, but I will do my best.
In our first meeting with Jane she had my husband and I walk her through our relationship and to describe the best things the other person brings to it. We talked about our foundations, values, and dreams as a couple all of which she artfully used to craft our unique and personal ceremony. We had a Beauty and the Beast themed wedding and she used a quote from the movie in the ceremony.
My husband and I were initially supposed to get married in April of 2020, but had to reschedule due to the initial spike of COVID in the US. Through the entire process of re-planning a wedding I cannot thank Jane enough for her patience as I searched for a new date, venue, incorporated/ anticipated new regulations on events... Along the way she had incredible suggestions for fun and alternative ideas to really make our wedding special and memorable. -
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Erin Sent on 11/08/2020Sensational JOP
Jane was an amazing J.O.P, when we first met her we knew right away she was the right choice! Jane is super friendly and very well spoken. We had a conversation about the ceremony and the things we wanted to include & really tailored the ceremony it to us! Jane was clear and concise, and her artistic touches are unforgettable. Jane was more than we ever expected. We would recommend her to anybody!
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Nicole Sent on 10/06/2020Thought of everything!
I am SO glad we found Jane. Our original officiant ended up unable to make our wedding due to health issues so in the last week we had left Jane was able to accommodate us in such a way that we felt like we had been working with her the whole time. She made us feel extremely comfortable with our vows and explained everything. She took the time to get to know us and my husband and I LOVED having her as a part of our wedding. Not only did she adjust her schedule to fit us in but she made sure our wedding was perfect and even included a special moment of unity with my husband which we LOVED! Definitely ask about the painting!! I cannot thank her enough and can't wait to renew my vows already so we can have her a part of our lives regularly! Thank you SO MUCH!!!! :) -
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Dorothy Sent on 10/01/2020Wonderful and so cheerful!
Jane was an absolute pleasure to work with! She filled in last minute and made our wedding day so special! She was easy-going and cheerful both on rehearsal day and the day of the wedding! She is such a professional and we are so grateful for her services! -
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Ashlee Sent on 09/30/2020Sweet and Understanding
Jane was an amazing officiant. She allowed my OCD, bridzilla spunk to take control and didn't mind at all. She respected our wishes and spoke beautifully at our wedding. I would highly recommend Jane!!! -
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Sarah Sent on 08/29/2020
Jane is Amazing!
Jane was fantastic! She met with us twice and was very responsive to our questions during our planning process. Jane took the time to learn who we are, what our relationship is like, and what our values are. She designed a beautiful ceremony incorporating our Scottish family histories and included a traditional hand-fasting for our vows. Jane is knowledge, creative, and easy to work with. You won't find anyone better than Jane!! -
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Betty Sent on 08/11/2020Simply amazing
On August 1st I got married to my best friend, our original date was May 30th but that didn't happen for obvious reasons. We started planning our wedding last year and I located Jane on Weddingwire. We set up and appointment to meet and go over what we were looking for and to see if it was going to be a fit. That first inital meeting it was like she had known us for all of our lives. When we figured out that it wasn't going to happen on the 30th we contacted Jane and she agreed to marry us on the 14th of April and do our ceremony with our family when we were able to. If you are considering using Jane to preform your cermony, do it you will not be disappointed. -
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Jason Sent on 07/04/2020Nice day for a pandemic wedding! 👰🏼 🎩 🦠
Thanks to Covid-19 our plans to be married in Austria had to be put on hold. We decide we wanted to keep the date and started making a new plan.
After a quick local search we found Jane! Jane was very accommodating and even under short notice, during stressful and uncertain times, (pandemic) was able to help us.
From our initial contact to our special day, she took good care of us. We filled out a questionnaire that magically transformed into a personalized, touching, beautiful beginning to our story.
Jane was flexible and very easy to work with. She made us feel very comfortable. She was perfect. We were so happy we chose Jane to be part of our special day. I can only imagine you will be too! Thank you making it sure a lovely ceremony. -
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Jamie Sent on 06/23/2020Jane is Awesome!
My husband and I hired Jane to officate our wedding (5/16/20), which we ultimately ended up postponing and then canceling due to COVID19. However, she was more than happy to officate our elopement so that we could still marry on our original date and was patient throughout all the changes and uncertainanty that came along with COVID. She is creative, warm-hearted and puts so much of herself into her work. I highly recommend her. The only thing we regret is not actually being able to hear the wonder things she would have said on our wedding day! -
Rachel Sent on 12/14/2019
Jane is amazing!
Jane was an amazing officiant! She was so helpful and patient during the planning process and our ceremony was absolutely perfect. We will cherish her words for many years to come! I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married in the lakes region region area. Thanks, Jane! -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/19/2019Jane is Awesome!
My Husband and I put together a wedding in 1 month. Thanks to Jane who made it so easy for us! She traveled to the middle of the woods to our home to perform our wedding. She was professional, helpful and wrote us a beautiful ceremony that included our kids. The personal touches she made were prefect and was able to make our short deadline! Thank you Jane for all you did for us!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Jen and Tom had an evening wedding at their home in Alstead - I could feel the connection of family and close friends when as soon as I parked my car. They are a couple who prides themselves on making people feel comfortable by virtue of their example of love. The night air was filled with love! -
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Sherrie Sent on 11/19/2019We fell in love with her over the phone, immediate connection!
We initially reached out to Jane for feedback on family marrying us, within minutes on the phone we decided she was the one marrying us! My husband who made very few suggestions heard her through the phone and was giving me thumbs up. Jane is very personable and she makes your ceremony about you and special. We quickly set up a meeting where we just talked, asked questions and she found out so much about us in a short period of time. Her ceremony was beautiful, personal and unique, written for George and I, not something used 100's times. She spends time and thought and makes the couples day special. She incorporated a reading by my sister in the ceremony and it was seemless. Jane has lots of ideas, but let's the couple make the final decisions. We chose to do a painting at the end of our ceremony which now hangs in our home as a beautiful memory of the day we became husband and wife. I would tell any bride and groom, if you're looking for someone who does this as a job... Go somewhere else. If you're looking for someone who is passionate, believes in love and marriage, someone who takes the time to know you as both an individual and a couple... Jane is your person! Thank you for making our day truly special and unique Jane! -
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Amanda Sent on 11/18/2019Outstanding officiant!
From the day I said YES I knew who I wanted to marry us. Jane had officiated both my brother and my sister's weddings. We wanted someone who was unique and personal as it was our special day so we wanted it to shape who we were. Jane worked diligently from the beginning right up to the big day to make our ceremony as unique and special as possible. -
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Cynthia Sent on 11/17/2019Very pleased!
Jane was an amazing officiant. Guests kept coning up to us at the reception saying that she was one of the bests they have heard. Her questionnaire makes the ceremony very personable. Loved working with her! -
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Heather Sent on 11/10/2019Personalized with great attention to detail
Jane is one of the best JPS in the area. From the moment you meet with her she spends her time getting to know you as a couple so she can personalize your wedding ceremon. Jane listens to your story of how life brought you together and she captures it in the ceremony with beautiful words, stories and quotes. If we had to go back and do it all again we would choose Jane in a heartbeat. Choosing her was a great descion, our ceremony was perfect it was exactly what we wanted. Jane's speaking voice is full of life, you can tell she is truly happy for the couple's she works with. She is never late and is very professional but always friendly! Jane always communicates promptly and really helps you to make the ceremony one of kind on your special day. I highly recommend Jane for anyone planning there wedding and looking for the perfect officiant, my husband and I will cherish her words for many years to come.Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Heather and Tristan were married at Heather's parents' home in Nelson, NH - every detail perfected for their all family audience! It was a heartfelt wedding! -
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Katelyn Sent on 10/22/2019Very professional!
Jane is great! We had a last minute shift and she wasn't able to be our JP but she was great to work with very interactive, wanted to learn all about us and provided a questionnaire that asked all about our journey.
A last minute shift in location caused us to no longer be able to work with Jane and she was very understanding.Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
I loved working with Katelyn and even though I wasn't able to officiate for her and her husband due to a time snafu, I feel honored that she would still post a review! -
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Kira Sent on 10/20/2019Jane was fantastic!
Jane married my husband and I this past weekend (10-12-19) and she was amazing. From start to finish she kept in contact, truly got to know us, and wrote an amazing ceremony. We can’t say enough good things about Jane! She is so cheerful and easy to get along with and be around. We can’t thank you enough for everything! Thank you for being a part of our day! -
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Spencer Sent on 10/16/2019Cant say enough good things
Jane was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL to work with. She made the whole ceremony seamless. My husband and I wanted a romantic ceremony to express our love and she went above and beyond to make sure that all our needs were met to do so. She personalized our ceremony, which made it all the more special. Jane took the time to learn about my husband and myself to make sure she could embody our love in the best way. Highly highly recommend and so so wonderful to work with!!! -
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Tammy Sent on 08/19/2019Wonderful ceremony
Jane did a fantastic job! Our ceremony was wonderful. She made our vows very personal, she quoted Mark Twain, she also added a ring warming ( everyone passed around our wedding rings and said a prayer, blessing or good wishes) which I loved! It included our families into the ceremony itself. Jane did a great job and was amazing. Thank you Jane!! -
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Kerri Sent on 08/18/2019Perfect, personalized ceremony
Jane came highly recommended from our venue, and we were so lucky to have her officiate our wedding. She was extremely organized and on top of everything well ahead of time, which made the whole day run smoothly. She took the time to really get to know both of us and our relationship, and drafted a beautiful, personalized ceremony. One of our guests said that she assumed Jane was a close family friend, because she seemed to know us so well! We weren't really sure what we wanted to do for readings, and Jane was ready with some fantastic suggestions of books/quotes to use. We also wanted something unique for our unity, and Jane had a great idea for a painting unity, a beautiful keepsake we were able to hang in our home to look at and reminisce often. Her expertise and warmth helped us put together a ceremony that we loved and will remember forever. Thank you, Jane! -
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Jennifer Sent on 07/23/2019Wonderful, great communication
Jane was amazing and tailored our ceremony to our life and needs. Our ceremony was beautiful and Jane did an incredible job. This is currently the only photo I have with Jane in it from my ceremony -
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Tyler Sent on 07/23/2019Perfect Ceremony
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Hannah Sent on 06/21/2019
Amazing job tailoring the ceremony to feel like "us"
I’ve been a wedding guest at several weddings that Jane has officiated and she always does such a nice job. I immediately thought of her when it was time for me to find an officiant for my wedding. As I expected, she was absolutely a delight to work with. Jane truly tailors the ceremony to you and your partner. We had a few phone calls in advance of the big day (meeting in person wasn’t an option due to distance), so that Jane could get a sense of how we envisioned our vows. She then writes a draft and shares it with you as a preview. Jane made our ceremony exactly what we wanted it to be! She is heartfelt and generous with her words—she brought laughter and happy tears to many guests’ (and our) eyes on the big day. Additionally, I was thrilled when Jane ran the show at our rehearsal. She clearly knows what she’s doing. (My bridesmaids were also impressed!) Most importantly, she made the ceremony feel like "us," and she helped to make our wedding an incredibly happy memory. We highly recommend Jane!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Mayfair Farm in Harrisville, NH is the venue that Hannah and Dave chose for their wedding. I felt instantly at home when I arrived. It was a gorgeous day, and Hannah is right - we laughed and celebrated - facilitating most of my rehearsals is important - I prepare a detailed worksheet so that all the work is done beforehand - thank you for appreciating the process that we as Wedding Officiants hone over time - a genuine labor of love. Happy life Hannah and Dave!!!!!!!!! -
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Bethany Sent on 06/16/2019A truly personalized experience!
We had the absolute honor of having Jane officiate our wedding on June 1st. I've been lucky enough to know Jane for a few years and knew that no one else would do. From the minute my husband and I sat down with her, we instantly felt like our love story was being put into the most caring hands. It was so important for us to have a ceremony that gave our guests a peek into our love story and blessed we feel. She captured so much of our personalities and experiences as a couple and combined it with our hopes and dreams for our future together. She included or wedding theme and even words from our song into our ceremony. Our ceremony was so unbelievably personal and beautiful. We could never thank her enough for the gift of her words on our most special day. Thank you Jane! We just adore you! -
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Megan Sent on 05/17/2019Memorable wedding!
From the first phone call with Jane I knew she was the one I wanted to officiate our wedding. She really individualized our ceremony based on what my husband and I valued in life and each other and it was not like any other traditional wedding. I even heard “ awwws” from our guests after certain parts of the ceremony :) I highly recommend Jane !!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Church Landing in Meredith, NH on a beautiful day provides vistas for couples' weddings that are incredible - Megan, a beautiful bride, had her guests on the edge of their seats and we waited for her arrival. Lennox, her groom was clearly in awe. They shared a painting unity and all the ceremony was the perfect mixture of light hearted and reverent - congratulations! -
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Laurel Sent on 05/16/2019A Beautiful Personalized Ceremony
I found Jane through a search online, but it turns out all I really needed to do was ask around, because she was the first name everyone thought of when I mentioned a JP. Based on our answers to a questionnaire Jane was able to put together a beautiful ceremony that was personalized to us. We are so glad we had Jane officiate our ceremony and would highly recommend her to anyone. -
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Dawn Sent on 04/27/2019Simply wonderful
Jane is the best of the best! She makes sure to get to know her couples as individuals as well as a couple. She encouraged us to write our own vows, but when it proved to be too overwhelming for us, she stepped right in an wrote beautiful reciprocal vows that were perfect for us! She also came up with the most beautiful unity ceremony idea we had ever seen. We are honored to have had Jane officiate our wedding, and more so to now call her a friend!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Dawn and Brian were married at Stonewall Farm in Keene - surrounded by their children, their parents, their grandparents and their friends. I instantly felt like a member of their blended family. I could feel the love! -
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Amelia Sent on 03/01/2019Excellent and personalized ceremony!
Jane was awesome to work with! She wrote a very personalized and meaningful ceremony for my husband and I. We had a very small ceremony with immediate family only and everyone loved our ceremony and Jane’s professionalism. We highly recommend Jane as a JP!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Amelia and Hunter were married at The Waterhouse Restaurant in Peterborough. Their ceremony was lovely and intimate. They are opposites who complement each other in all the right ways. -
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Charlotte Sent on 01/13/2019So personal and helpful!
Jane listened to our story and wrote the most beautiful ceremony. Just reading the draft, I cried. She really took the time to understand us and what makes our relationship special. We received so many compliments about how amazing the ceremony was. She has become a treasured friend!Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Charlotte and Donn met when Charlotte was in college and Donn was in the US Navy - fast forward 20 years - they rekindle their friendship that evolves into love - and they get married on Christmas eve 2018. But the story doesn't end here. The night of their wedding, Donn gets a call to travel to PA for a kidney transplant as he has been on the list to get one for 7 years. Blessings abound - their ceremony was an intimate gathering at The Woodbound Inn in Rindge, NH! A lovely day for a lovely couple! -
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Kathleen Sent on 09/08/2018My husband was lucky to know Jane prior to our big day but as soon as I met her, I fell in love. She is such a sweetheart and her and her husband are just great people. She made our day stress-free and made our ceremony exactly what we were wanting. We were proud to have her as our officiant and we hope to stay life-long friends with her! You would be absolutely silly not to hire Jane for your wedding!!!
Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Waterville Valley was the location for this beautiful couple's nuptials. I love Kathleen and Dom - they feel more like family than friends. I wish them a lifetime of love and happiness. -
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Ashley Sent on 09/08/2018Our wedding experience with Jane was nothing short of extraordinary- beginning to happily ever after. In the moments before your big day, she has you both sit and think about what this whole marriage thing is about- she has you ponder the words of love, trust, family, and togetherness. And then when you’re completely consumed with emotion on your wedding day Jane brings you such a sense of peace. She has qualities that are absolutely delightful to have when you are planning for and on your big day. Regardless of how many times I told myself, you’re keeping it low key, no need to stress, blah blah blah... I stressed! And then my stress got stressed. Jane has this amazing way of just making you feel calm, no matter what may not be going exactly as planned. It was an absolute honor to have her officiate our wedding. Thoughtful words she left us with after she declared us forever partners, “it can keep getting better and you can keep getting closer”. You my dear friend, Jane, are a jem, we can’t thank you enough. And in the words of my new favorite children’s author, Amy Rosenthal, we wish you Jane, more hugs than ughs ❤️
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Shay Sent on 09/02/2018Jane did an amazing job. From the beginning, she had us fill out a survey to get a general idea of what we wanted, then met with us to get more details of who we are as a couple and how our ceremony would go. We wanted to do as little of the speaking as possible, and she really listened to our wishes and wrote the best ceremony on the first draft. My hubby and I read it and tried not to cry ☺️ At the rehearsal and wedding day, she helped get everyone set for their role in the ceremony, even when a few folks weren’t there until the day of. Her presence is calming and assuring. She also incorporates beautiful, personal elements like our handfasting which guests absolutely loved. The comment we got from many guests was “the ceremony was beautiful, and so...YOU.” That’s the perfect way to describe Jane’s work. Thank you!!!
Jane E. Rokes, NH Justice of the Peace / Wedding Officiant's reply:
Shay and Thomas were married in Shay's family's backyard and they enjoyed a heartfelt hand fasting ceremony that embodied their statements of love - it was simply breathtaking - they are both on the shy side so a hand fasting was a great way to enjoy their vows and share a Celtic tradition! -
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