Supporting Information for Weddings
Schedule & availability — Call now to schedule your special 2020 and 2021 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, there will be new limitations on Weddings and Private Services for the 2020 season to include 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 will not be available. All participants are asked to wear masks and follow appropriate social distancing behaviors and organizing parties must 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
- Squam Lakeside Pontoon Rentals(Suzanne or Carolyn) 603-968-7227
www.squamlakesresort.com/marina.html - “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
- Contact the 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 - The Inn on Golden Pond
US Route 3 Holderness, NH
603-968-7268 — innkeerpers@innongoldenpond.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)