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About
I really want your ceremony to reflect the feelings you share for each other. Helping you have a memorable day is most important to me.
Being with people on the happiest day of their lives is pretty special. How can you not love that? :)
Overview
Hired 209 times
10 similar jobs done near you
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1 employee
18 years in business
Business hours
Sun1:00 pm - 10:00 pmMon6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Sandra G.
May 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was awesome! Any message I sent he responded within the same day, sometimes even within the hour. John gave me samples to choose from for the ceremony, he just made everything that much easier. He was great! would def recommend
Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Ana G.
Jun 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was incredible! We met with him early in the process so he could get to know us and write something personal. He checked in regularly to make sure what he would deliver was what we wanted- And in the end, it was perfect!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Genevieve H.
Jul 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
From my first phone call with justice John, I knew that he would be perfect to officiate my wedding. We talked on the phone about all of the details of my wedding, my expectations, my relationship, and his kindness and sense of calm eased, my nerves and give me the feeling that I picked the right person for the job! He offered to help us with our vows. He communicated with whole way through leading up to the wedding. Give me a draft of what the ceremony would be like and it was perfect the first time it didn't need any
changes. I met him for the first time in the bridal suite add the venue to exchange the marriage certificate. I felt as though I knew him my whole life. His ceremony was beautiful.And we received so many compliments on how great of a job he did. My husband comes from a religious family so he included God in his speech. Justice, John definitely made our day.And we are so happy we chose him. I definitely highly recommend him for your Wedding or ceremony.
Details: Wedding • Catholic • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Justice John's reply
From the moment I arrived at the venue, I was treated like family. Genny and Mark adopted me for the day. :) Thank you for having me as your officiant.
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Penny O.
Jul 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Justice John was fabulous. After talking with me for 15-20 minutes, he created a lovely ceremony. We invited him to enjoy a glass of champagne afterwards with our friends.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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BUNSONG S.
Oct 31, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was Amazing at our wedding ceremony. He was able to give us encouragement and energy during our wedding. He was able to execute our filipino traditional wedding ceremony last minute planning. He made us feel comfortable and emotionally happy during speech and candle ceremony. We are satisfied with how our wedding turns out.
Details: Wedding • Interfaith • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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John Maihos
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The cost of the wedding ceremony is regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The fee is $150 anywhere in Massachusetts other than Beverly. In Beverly, the fee is $100. Most weddings I officiate are within 30 miles of Beverly, although I have traveled more for special reasons. I am in and around Boston often.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Before selecting me as your officiant, I encourage a consultation. There is no charge for this, but it has a high value to both of you, and especially to me. There needs to be a connection between the three of us.
During this meeting, we will discuss the elements of the ceremony, and I usually can answer questions that you haven't thought to ask. I also explain what you can expect from me at the rehearsal (which is optional) and the wedding day.
After that meeting, we exchange email to produce a ceremony to your liking. While a second in-person consultation is possible, it's usually not needed. The next time we meet in person is the rehearsal or the wedding day.
A 50% down payment is accepted around the time of the consultation. Final payment can be made at the rehearsal or prior to the ceremony on your wedding pay.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I love being with happy people on happy days like a wedding day. Public speaking comes easily to me, and working with groups of people is a pleasure. I have worked professionally in broadcasting, and my current work experience is in human resources. I was also involved in the founding a local Toastmasters club which hones all kinds of presentation.
