Monica Schoenbaum - Southern Maine Wedding Officiant

05/09/2024

Today is my 20th anniversary so I thought it would be fun to share a photo from my wedding day!

10/08/2024

Karlie & Chris. Portland City Hall. 8.10.24. Monica Pelletier Schoenbaum

23/07/2024

My busy season is approaching. Fresh coloring by the only person I trust: Dave at The RAVEN Salon. Let the weddings commence!!

17/07/2024

I just had a cancellation for Labor Day weekend. If anyone needs some last-minute officiating, please reach out!

30/06/2024

David and Rebecca
6.29.24

31/05/2024

Professional photos from Abby and Thomas’s wedding this winter - I loved doing this wedding so much! Thanks for sending them along! Thanks Abby and Thomas for having me!

12/03/2024

I officiated the ceremony for Abby and Thomas at the Outdoor Center Friday with the mountain in the background. They shared private vows on the top of the mountain beforehand. These are some of the amazing shots!

08/03/2024

My goal for 2024 was to officiate a wedding . Goal (and dream!) realized thanks to Abby and Thomas! 3.8.24

25/02/2024

Here are some professional photos from Taylor and Jose’s wedding in September.

Jose and Taylor
9.30.23
Stage Neck Inn

Photos by Whitney Fox with Rachel Buckley Weddings

19/11/2023

. There is a wedding show today and SL was lovely in letting me drop off some cards and put me on their vendor list. If I need to ride the chair up and ski down the mountain to officiate I’m more than cool with that. How about a summer wedding on the golf course? Bring it!

17/10/2023

One of the prettiest buildings in which to record a marriage license!

14/10/2023

Mike and Tamara , Portland ME 10.14.23

30/09/2023

I love “fall weddings!” And I love ocean front ones at that! Brought to you again this fall by ! Jose and Taylor. 9.30.23

13/08/2023

Jen & Joey

Ceremony
Photos by phoenixauroraphotography

11/08/2023

I’m based in Southern Maine but I’m originally from Northern Maine and it’s gorgeous country up there - so if you are looking to get married in Maine - I urge you to consider going north. I will follow and officiate!

18/06/2023

I am primarily based in Southern Maine BUT….
I am available most weekends from November 1-April 30 in Carrabasset Valley to officiate and would LOVE to do some Sugarloaf based weddings! Please share with anyone who may be looking for 2023-2024.

18/06/2023

Talia and Peter. 6.17.23 . Bonus: grandmas passing out shots and flowers! I was cracking up with the groom waiting for them to finish their duties.

17/06/2023

Going to the chapel…soggy wedding day! But still so pretty.

13/06/2023

One last check of the license before I leave! I mean, it is the thing that gets you officially married! Thanks for the photo!

09/06/2023

Thursday evening secret elopement (so can’t share pics of the couple yet). How fun!!!

08/06/2023

Maine Legislative Update. As a reminder, I am a licensed Maine attorney so I will continue to be able to officiate without having to make any changes.

06/06/2023

Places for venues at which I’d love to officiate….a schooner and a lighthouse in the same shot!

29/05/2023

Email from the bride and groom from the wedding I officiated Saturday:

“Thank you so much for everything yesterday Monica! We had such an amazing time and we appreciated everything you did for us. We are sorry the music started too early (our friend got too excited and jumped the gun!) but we appreciated you rolling with the punches.”

Jen and Joey
5.27.23

27/05/2023

What a great spot for my first wedding of the season! .

06/05/2023

Best place for kegs! Check them out.

Need a keg?

06/05/2023

Posting a reminder about my booking process/fees. Please reach out for more info.

Fees 2024:

Starting fee is $250 for officiating the ceremony. Depending on how involved you would like me to be or how far I need to travel, the fee may be increased based upon additional time. I am happy to help write vows and ceremony script. I also will record the marriage license (either by mail or in person depending on your town’s requirement).

Rehearsal fee is an additional charge.

To book, I also ask for a $50 non refundable deposit to save the date (with the balance to be paid the day before the ceremony).

Please reach out with any questions!

- Monica

23/03/2023

How I feel about the 2023 season getting underway! My fall is booking up fast but plenty of summer dates available!

Photo cred: KaylaFick

29/12/2022

Happy holidays from my family to all of you. Cheers to 2023!

12/11/2022

At the Make a Wish event in Portland

Make-A-Wish Maine

06/11/2022

I’m not officiating this wedding, but I have officiated in this spot before and it’s perfection. My room for the weekend overlooks it so I get a front row seat!