Justice Richard C. Authier

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Congratulations!
 

 

You are about to enter into a time of your life that you have dreamt of for so long. Most imagine this to be a time for romance, candles, flowers, and finding that Cinderella wedding dress.  To top it off, you have the perfect Prince or Princess, the man or woman of your dreams. You are  "Princess for the day" and deservedly so. A bride gleams with joy as she looks forward to what is to be the happiest day of her life.

 

Your wedding is only a symbol. It is a celebration, a party, a public recognition of what already exists in the silent places of your hearts. It is your marriage, yours to define, yours to make real and yours to live.

 

The romance, unfortunately, must be offset against a lot of planning, arguments and finances. The mission of this site, therefore, is to provide engaged couples, and other interested parties, with: information; comments; and links that will help save, not only your love and your finances, but your sanity as well.

 

On the following pages I will attempt to introduce to you what every couple should know about getting married. I will be providing information on the requirements of Marriage according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but the advice is applicable to anyone. I have also included some articles I have written that may help you save your sanity at the same time.

 

The intent of this site is to help couples get through a wedding without killing each other, your families or your friends. Your comments are always welcome as either a personal e-mail, phone call, or in my Guest Book. I am always ready to learn something new, so feel free to suggest new and interesting things, I am the person that will say "YES" to your suggestions

What’s New?

 

 

1996 – 2020

To the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

Now having officiated at over 1250 Ceremonies

 

New Hand-Fasting ceremonies available 

 

Recipient of the prestigious Justice Richard Percoco Award for Outstanding Service to the MJPA

Commission extended until 2023nbsp;

 

01/01/13

 

1000th wedding officiated between Edson Lopes and Sara Recchini

          

 03/31/2009

Senate Bill 800,  fees now $100 for a ceremony in               Springfield. $150 for those ceremonies outside of that area.

 

                                                   02/10/2007

           Bought a Digital Camera. Pictures now more readily available for addition to web page.              

 

                                                  09/16/2006                          

           500th Wedding - Greg and Heather Johnson Marriage on the Midway at the Big E      

 

                                                 01/28/2005                            

           Blood tests are no longer required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.                     

           Neither are witnesses required. The Justice of the Peace acts as as the witness as well as the officiant                      

 

                                               

                                                 05/17/2004                              

          The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has declaired Same Gender Marriages Legal.

 

 

 
All articles were written by myself unless otherwise noted. All couples who have their pictures included have been informed and I have their permission to do so.