Supporting Information for Weddings
Schedule & availability — Call now to schedule your special 2021 and 2022 event
Special services can be held from the first Saturday in June through the last Saturday in September.
(Weddings, Vow Renewals, Christenings and Memorial Services)
Due to the pandemic, we had to institute new policies for Private Services in 2020. We hope that we will not have to continue these limitations for the 2021 season but we are unable to predict what the State of New Hampshire will require next summer. The limitations in 2020 included that the size of the gathering must be limited to the approved levels for group gatherings allowed by the State of New Hampshire. The organ, prayer books, hymnals and cushions were not available and all participants were asked to wear masks and follow appropriate social distancing behaviors and sign a release.
Interview with sponsor/Trustee
Carol Snelling 603-968-9809 csnellg@gmail.com
You must schedule an interview prior to your wedding either by phone or in person
Transportation to the Island (Note:A limited number of wheelchairs are available on the Island)
- Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (Paul Brochu) 603-968-7194 x110
- Experience Squam (SeaRay Bowrider) 603-968-3990
- “Satisfaction” (1965 Century Resorter 21) 603-536-3456
Local Churches (alternate locations in case of rain)
- The Trinity Church; Located on the grounds of Holderness School. Rustic & charming – no electricity with old style box pews. $250 non-refundable. Seats 100. Contact Linda Folsom-603-375-4038
- Federated Church of Sandwich 603-284-6151 (Cost $300)
e-mail: office@sandwichfederated.org - Holderness Community Church 603-968-3219 (Cost $150)
- Center Harbor Congregational Church 603-253-7698 (Cost $400)
- St Mark’s Episcopal Church (Ashland) 603-968-7640
Note: If you are from out of state, please check the NH Marriage Guidelines (available at any Town Clerk’s office) regarding the location of your alternative site.
Reception
- Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Ashland NH 603-968-4494 for suggestions. www.squamlakeschamber.com
- The Common Man Restaurants www.thecman.com
- Willoughby Ridge Farm, Route 113 Holderness, NH
978-886-5472 weddings@WilloughRidgeFarm.com
Organists
- Noelle Beaudin 603-284-6550 nkbeaudin@gmail.com
- Edna Van Saun 603-539-4595 ednavansaun@gmail.com
- Kathleen Smith 603-744-2736 kasmdapr@gmail.com
- Peggy Johnson 603-986-6839 peggyjohnson@gmail.com
You will need two strong pumpers (12+ years of age). The organ is cranked by hand and requires some training.
Chamber Music
Bozena O’Brien 603-744-6776 or 603-455-8851
Edandbos@gmail.com
Ms. O’Brien can organize any size or type of chamber music (duet, trio, etc.)
Clergy
This is a partial listing of local clergy available for private ceremonies in the event that you do not have your own clergy to perform the ceremony. Note: Church Island is not consecrated. The Catholic Church prohibits priests from performing ceremonies on unconsecrated ground.
Reverend Paulo Franca 773-458-3743
Pastor, Acton Congregational Church
Reverend Jay Hutchinson 302-561-4647
Chaplain, St. Andrews School
Reverend Dr. Virginia Jones-Newton 603-284-6288
United Methodist Church (retired)
Reverend Carol Snow-Asher 603-744-7864
American Baptist/Congregational UCC
Reverend Janet Lombardo 603-224-3139
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Reverend Cannon Hannah Anderson 603-724-1558
Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
Photography
Cold Brook Studio (Brian Hoag) 603-323-7572
coldbrookstudios@roadrunner.com
coldbrookstudio.net (web site)