Kathryn Ryder: Justice of the Peace for the NH Seacoast, Exeter, NH (2024)

09/01/2024

I had the absolute pleasure to officiate today at a new venue, for me! . Not only is this venue gorgeous, the staff is even better! The grounds are impeccable, the ceremony, reception and cocktail hour space is so beautiful. Check it out if you are looking for a venue in the Derry area.

I also had the pleasure to work with . Melissa is a top notch photographer. She captured the day so beautifully (better than my photos!) Check her out for your next event.

Even better, hire all three of us for the perfect wedding trifecta! I am booking into 2025 wedding season already.

Congratulations to Shannen and Ryan on a picture perfect day! Cheers to you both!

08/18/2024

I DREAM of weddings at the Watefront Elks? Why? Because first, the views! So beautiful. Secondly, the venue is like a blank canvas. I have seen couples do some wonderful things there. And lastly, I get to work with my friends

If you are looking for a beautiful, affordable venue on the Seacoast reach out to and inquire about the Watefront Elks, then book me as your officiant. The two of us go hand in hand to create a wonderful experience for all of our couples!

Also for anyone who books me for this venue I do offer a discount because....I just do! I love it that much!

08/16/2024

There are so many wedding venues I love but Stage Neck Inn is one of my favorites. The beautiful view, the amazing staff and the food at the restaurant is delicious. But you know what makes your wedding even more special? Having me officiate! If you are getting married at the Stage Neck Inn or any other venue on the seacoast of Maine or NH reach out. I would love to be part of your day!

08/11/2024

So many weddings, so little time. 2025 wedding season prep is upon us. If you need an officiant, please reach out and lets get it booked. I love officiating on the seacoast of NH and Maine but reach out for other destinations and I am happy to discuss!

My recent bride said "Kathryn absolutely blew us away with our ceremony! It was fun, short and sweet and even had some humor - she understood the vibe of our guests so well! We had multiple people come up to us afterward and say that it was one of the best ceremonies they have ever been to and we 100% agree! We highly recommend hiring Kathryn - trust us, you won’t regret it!!"

Reach out today!

08/09/2024

O man. I love this venue and I really love working with the team! Check out the Elks in Portsmouth for a great wedding venue. Then hire me as your officiant! Two things checked off the list! Congrats to Joe and Maureen!

07/14/2024

Another great wedding in the books. The Cathedral of the Pines was a beautiful venue. Check out the last pic. The grooms dad has passed and the groom drove his dads car up to the ceremony. It was a beautiful day. ❤️💒💍Congratulations Jennifer and Randy!

06/23/2024

We all know by now that I love officiating weddings. But it hits even harder when I officiate for friends. Congratulations to Allison and Tom! ❤️💒💍

Need an officiant?! Reach out. 2025 is starting to book up!

06/20/2024

I am so thankful to my niece and nephew (in law?) for asking me to officiate their wedding several years ago. Since then I have been slowly building my little side hustle officiating weddings here and there. This wedding season is my busiest yet and I couldn't be more honored working couples to create their ceremony vision. It is especially fun when I open up my email to reviews like this.

"Kathryn absolutely blew us away with our ceremony! It was fun, short and sweet and even had some humor - she understood the vibe of our guests so well! We had multiple people come up to us afterward and say that it was one of the best ceremonies they have ever been to and we 100% agree! We highly recommend hiring Kathryn - trust us, you won’t regret it!"

Thank you to all my couples I have worked with in the past and I am looking forward to meeting new couples to work with in the future. Reach out if you need an officiant!

06/15/2024

Another beautiful day officiating at Stage Neck Inn! Megan and Nick lucked out with a picture perfect day. Their family and friends were so much fun.

If you are looking for an officiant reach out. I love working with couples to create a fun, sentimental ceremony that will leave your guests crying and laughing at the same time. We did quite a bit of that yesterday.

Cheers to wedding season!

05/20/2024

I had the absolute privilege of officiating for Lexi and Landon at the York Harbor Inn on Saturday. Although it wasn't bright and sunny, the scenery couldn't have been any better. I always love officiating in York! Reach out if you need an officiant!

Hung out with some cool vendors too!
*Joe with Entertaining By Design is a professional. Always love working with him
*Kathryn Tay photography captured some really great moments! Great to work with!
*Emily Beals at the York Harbor Inn was an amazing coordinator! https://www.facebook.com/yorkharborinn

03/16/2024

Check out my open dates below. If you haven't booked your officiant for 2024, why wait? 2025 is getting full too!

02/15/2024

It's Valentines Day and OOPs you havent booked your officiant for your 2024 wedding?!

Ok here is the game plan for the night: Sit down with your partner and review some JP's that you might be interested in working with (hint hint me!). Reach out to them and set up an intake call. Mark that task as complete and move on with your night filled with romance!

Reach out today for 2024 dates.. Prime wedding months are getting really full so get on my calendar! Also check out my review section. Lots of happy couples there!

02/08/2024

It's cold and dark out. I keep coming back to this wedding from last Fall at the Elks in Portsmouth. So beautiful, warm, meaningful. I adored every minute of it. GET ME TO WEDDING SEASON!

Getting married in 2024? My calendar is booking up. Take a look at my reviews and my page KathrynRyder.org and reach out if you think we are a good fit. I cannot wait to work with you!

01/31/2024

Getting married soon? Have you thought about your officiant yet? Well don't look any further because you found her! Here is what my most recent couple had to say about me:

Kathryn was simple the best! We cannot thank her enough for being a part of our special day. Kathryn was so easy to talk to, it was like we had known her for years. She really understood what we wanted on our wedding day. She was caring, kind and a perfect person to marry us!

Reach out today and let's get you booked! 2024 is coming in HOT!

01/29/2024

Saturday was what we call in the wedding business "a double header". I had the honor to officiate two beautiful ceremonies. Both were perfect, simple and so meaningful.

1. Couple one has been together almost 20 years and wanted to get married in front of the brides mother at Riverwoods in Exeter. There was about 15 of us, a photographer, the bride had on a stunningly simple dress. There were tears and laughter and most importantly cake. This was one of the most touching and tasteful weddings I have ever performed.

2. Couple two gets remarried every 5 years in a different state and it was time to do it in Maine. This couple rented a snowglobe at the Nubb's Lobster Shack in Maine. Their three boys were there who were able to see two committed partners and parents choose each other again. It was such an honor!

I loved both of these weddings because they were about the right things. The people, the purpose and experience. Remember that when planning your wedding. Less is more....so much more.

But you can't do a wedding without an officiant. So reach out to me to help create your custom experience...2024 is getting booked up!

01/25/2024

Thinking about eloping on Hampton Beach or anyone on the seacoast of NH this summer?! Maybe you want to do a vow renewal when you are here on vacation!? I am your girl. Reach out and let's get that ceremony booked. 2024 wedding season is coming in HOT!

01/17/2024

As I am sitting in my freezing cold office I am brought back to one of my favorite weddings at the Elks in Portsmouth. It was the last warm and picture perfect day we had. Looking forward to wedding season again!

I currently have ONE open Saturday next October. That's right 2024 is booking up!

If you are considering me for your officiating services please reach out to get on my calendar. I have a few wedding shows also coming up and I will get booked fast!

11/03/2023

You all know I love weddings. But o man do I love a vow renewal. These two got married during the pandemic and wanted to do it again! They got married at their favorite summer place, Hampton Beach, with their mom and their son. It was picture perfect. Interested in a vow renewal? Reach out and let's get it on the books!

11/01/2023

Getting married next year? Haven't planned your vendors? Come down to the Manchester, NH wedding show at the DoubleTree Hotel hosted by the NE Wedding Association this Sunday November 5th starting at noon. There are a ton of cool vendors, awesome raffle prizes and best of all....I will be there! Come on by and book your officiating services!

Check out more information here! https://fb.me/e/6VUIbwNep

10/31/2023

Trick or Treat!

I know many people want to use friends or family when planning an officiant for their wedding. And no doubt it adds a personal touch to your ceremony. But you don't want to be tricked at your wedding!? (see what I did there its Halloween!)

Hiring a professional officiant makes sure that your wedding is a treat! Why, you may ask?

1. We have done this before. We know the tips and tricks!
2. We know how to submit your paperwork. Let's be honest do you really want Uncle Bobby figuring out how to file your marriage license? (No offense Uncle Bobby)
3. We can provide a wide variety of options for your service. Want a ring warming ceremony? I got you. Want an Irish Blessing read by Uncle Bobby? I got you!
4. Let your friends and family enjoy the wedding and not stress about your ceremony.
5. We can customize everything just the way you want it!

We have a ton of really great professional officiants in New Hampshire. Review the NHJPA page for a listing of those JP's in the state. And reach out to me to schedule your upcoming ceremony.

So for this Halloween give yourself a treat and book a professional officiant for your upcoming wedding!

10/30/2023

Saturday was a picture perfect ending to a really busy wedding season. This couple lucked out. Literally 12 hours later it was pouring rain and freezing. But this one snuck in on the last beautiful night of fall. So thankful to be included.

I currently have ONE open Saturday next October. That's right 2024 is booking up!

If you are considering me for your officiating services please reach out to get on my calendar. I have a few wedding shows also coming up and I will get booked fast!

10/14/2023

The wedding I officiated today was magic. The bride and groom wanted a NE quintessential fall wedding! They were from LA! And boy did NH deliver.

An amazing venue too! Three Chimneys Inn and their staff was perfection.

What a great day!!!

Need an officiant for your upcoming wedding?! Reach out. Next year is getting PACKED!

09/08/2023

Pinch me! This wedding at the John Hay Estate at the Fells in Newbury, NH was so beautiful. We have had a ton of rainy weddings this season (they say that's good luck right?) but this one was picture perfect. A great venue and an even better couple!

Getting ready for your wedding and you need a JP? Reach out and let's get it on the calendar!

08/19/2023

Who wouldn't want to see this smiling face as they walk down the aisle?!

My 2024 season is starting to book up. If you need an officiant please reach out ASAP!

08/15/2023

This wedding was one of my favorites! The bride and groom were so lovely. Their family and friends were hysterical. We had a blast!

If you are in need of an officiant for your upcoming wedding let me know. My weekends are filling up! 2024 weekends are also going fast!

08/13/2023

"Hey hunny did you ever reach out to that cool officiant we keep seeing on Facebook?"

"Um.....I was doing that? ooppsss"

If you forgot to book your officiant or you want to book for next year it's time to reach out. My inbox and calendar looks like a bad Jenga game. Get on my schedule and get it off your list! Let's do this!

08/08/2023

Who wouldn't want to see this happy face when you are walking down the aisle!?

07/16/2023

"Hey hunny did you ever reach out to that cool officiant we keep seeing on Facebook?"

"Um.....I was doing that? ooppsss"

If you forgot to book your officiant or you want to book for next year it's time to reach out. My inbox and calendar looks like a bad Jenga game. Get on my schedule and get it off your list! Let's do this!

07/15/2023

2023 Wedding Season is in full swing. I am completely booked for September and October! And I am starting to book into 2024. If you haven't booked your JP yet for your upcoming ceremony reach out!

Even if it's next year, let's get it on the books. I have several already scheduled next September and October.

Look at this cute couple from a few weeks ago! We had a great time and we even made the audience participate in the ceremony a bit. It was amazing!

Kathryn Ryder: Justice of the Peace for the NH Seacoast