Contact Carol J. Merletti
Phone: (781) 322-8857
Email: carol@weddingofyourdesire.com
While I do understand that you want to speak to me directly the minute you phone me, if
only to secure a date for your wedding ceremony, please understand that I work full time in
my primary job, as well as, I am a mom to a teenager who loves to chat on the phone -- Need
I say more??? Often times I come home to find numbers on my caller I.D., however, there
are no messages. PLEASE, leave me a message, or better yet, email me. I take pride in
getting back to everyone, and I will. I check my messages and emails constantly. Email is
the best way to reach to me.
Email: carol@weddingofyourdesire.com
While I do understand that you want to speak to me directly the minute you phone me, if
only to secure a date for your wedding ceremony, please understand that I work full time in
my primary job, as well as, I am a mom to a teenager who loves to chat on the phone -- Need
I say more??? Often times I come home to find numbers on my caller I.D., however, there
are no messages. PLEASE, leave me a message, or better yet, email me. I take pride in
getting back to everyone, and I will. I check my messages and emails constantly. Email is
the best way to reach to me.
This Website is Dedicated to Nichole Person
loved! We all promise you that we will take care of Mike, and your children for you, especially Maria. Thank you for giving our brother, and brother-in-law, Johnny, your
beautiful rainbow while he was in Kosovo during your funeral. We all told him that this was your way of telling him that it was O.K. to say goodbye to you from Kosovo,
while the rest of us were there with you, and that this was your way of letting him know how proud you are of him for serving our Country. You will truly be missed.All of our
love, Carol, Ron, Nick, Augie, Smokey, your Mom, Sister, Brother, Cousins, Brothers and Sister-in-Laws, Friends, Sister Mary Lou Cassidy, your friends from Saint Patrick's
Parish in Stoneham, and everyone that you loved. May you rest in peace and continue smiling upon all of us -- as you always have. Our sincerest love to you. -- P.S.: You
would be so proud of Mike and the Kids. They are so strong, and it is all because of you!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING
You guys are great! Thank you and much love. Carol
Most Importantly......
CONGRATULATIONS BOSTON RED SOX 2004 and 2007 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!
PHOTOS FROM THE 2009 SEASON
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All kidding aside from your knowing my whole life story, knowing that I am a HUGE Boston Red Sox fan, and meeting my family, my husband said to me "Carol, people are
going to think that you are a nut when they see this web page." My answer to him was that I want couples to feel comfortable with me. I want them to know the person who
is officiating over their ceremony. What you see on my website is my personality. Iconsider myself to be fun and a very caring person. I love what I do! Too many times I have
seen couples get themselves so stressed out over planning their wedding day -- and my goal is to let them know that there is no need for them to get stressed out. On your
special day, your wedding coordinator, officiant, DJ, Photographer, etc. always get together before your ceremony to make sure that we are all on the same page so that you
both can relax. That is what you are paying us to do. It is "our job" to make sure that your most precious day of your life goes as you planned. We, as professionals, know
this and that is why we are there.
loved! We all promise you that we will take care of Mike, and your children for you, especially Maria. Thank you for giving our brother, and brother-in-law, Johnny, your
beautiful rainbow while he was in Kosovo during your funeral. We all told him that this was your way of telling him that it was O.K. to say goodbye to you from Kosovo,
while the rest of us were there with you, and that this was your way of letting him know how proud you are of him for serving our Country. You will truly be missed.All of our
love, Carol, Ron, Nick, Augie, Smokey, your Mom, Sister, Brother, Cousins, Brothers and Sister-in-Laws, Friends, Sister Mary Lou Cassidy, your friends from Saint Patrick's
Parish in Stoneham, and everyone that you loved. May you rest in peace and continue smiling upon all of us -- as you always have. Our sincerest love to you. -- P.S.: You
would be so proud of Mike and the Kids. They are so strong, and it is all because of you!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING
- My Loving Husband, Ronald. Thank you for our being the best husband and father in the world. Nick and I are so fortunate to have you.
- My Wonderful, Funny, Energetic, Smart, Handsome, Generous, Lovable Skateboarding Son, Nick
- (I know, I know!!! He's not wearing his helmet!!! He says he's too old for Mom to be following him around!!!) Drive SMART and DON'T BE
STUPID Nick, now tha tyou finally have your drivers license!!!! I wait for you to pull into the driveway every night!! Love, Mom
- My big brother John, who just returned from active Military duty from Kosovo.
- My Loving Mom, Bernice Person Abbott (Thanks Mom for all of your support! Hoping that you have a healthier 2009! Always looking
- forward to our Red Sox games together!)
- My Brothers, Sisters, In-Laws, Nieces & Nephews (For supporting me and sharing ideas on weddings.)
- My Boss, Mark T. Thomas (My Mentor, Colleague, Teacher, and Friend for the last twenty-one years. -- Thank you for your professional
- wisdom! It is still a pleasure to say that I love my boss, and job, after twenty-one years of working together! You are the best and THANK
YOU FOR EVERYTHING! I do not know of any boss who has been more devoted to his "employee" more that you! I am one lucky secretary!
- Mark B. Fuller, Michael A. Bell, Melrose Fire Chief, John O'Brien and Charlene Hazelton (Thank you for the letters that you wrote on my
- behalf for my appointment to become a Justice of the Peace.)
- Richard L. Carson and Jack (John) Donahue (For your ideas and sharing my excitement with me. You guys have been so supportive t
- me -- what would I do without you?)
- Justice of the Peace, Mel Baran, (Thank you for being my mentor and teaching me the ropes when I first became a Justice of the Peace --
- I will always remember this!)
- Bernadette Pollard (For the designing this wonderful, awesome, informative website for me!)
You guys are great! Thank you and much love. Carol
Most Importantly......
CONGRATULATIONS BOSTON RED SOX 2004 and 2007 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!
PHOTOS FROM THE 2009 SEASON
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All kidding aside from your knowing my whole life story, knowing that I am a HUGE Boston Red Sox fan, and meeting my family, my husband said to me "Carol, people are
going to think that you are a nut when they see this web page." My answer to him was that I want couples to feel comfortable with me. I want them to know the person who
is officiating over their ceremony. What you see on my website is my personality. Iconsider myself to be fun and a very caring person. I love what I do! Too many times I have
seen couples get themselves so stressed out over planning their wedding day -- and my goal is to let them know that there is no need for them to get stressed out. On your
special day, your wedding coordinator, officiant, DJ, Photographer, etc. always get together before your ceremony to make sure that we are all on the same page so that you
both can relax. That is what you are paying us to do. It is "our job" to make sure that your most precious day of your life goes as you planned. We, as professionals, know
this and that is why we are there.
Wedding of Your Desire
| by Massachusetts Justice of the Peace & Notary Public Carol J. Merletti |
| WITH MY FAVORITE FENWAY SERVER -- SEAN COLLIN |
| BOSTON RED SOX FENWAY PARK WEDDING ON THE GREEN MONSTER 9/30/2007 My long awaited dream to officiate a wedding at Fenway Park finally came true during the last game of the Regular 2007 Season against the Minnesota Twins. It took place during the Seventh-Inning Stretch on the Green Monster. Despite a 3-2 loss, it didn't matter. What mattered was that I was able to fulfill a dream for this loving couple, Annette & Larry Rine, from Scanectaty, New York. |
| Mom's 86th Birthday present -- a message on the Fenway Screen. September 14, 2008 |
| With my colleague, Lizette Figueiredo, of Monitor Company Group hosting our firm's "World Series" Luncheon October 30, 2007 |
| BELOW: With my hubby of 23 years -- Ron. NOTE: He won't admit it, but it was "I" who converted him into a baseball fan.! (He is truly a football / Patriots Fan) but does indeed love our SOX!!! |
A Heart Warming Ceremony
12/29/2007
The one ceremony that I will always hold dear to my heart, is the ceremony of Serge and Nicole Carrier. The Carrier's were united as a couple on December 29, 2007 at Tufts New England
Medical Center in Boston. The couple, who have been together for ten years, got engaged in the Fall of 2007, and set their wedding date for December 29th. Two weeks later, Serge suffered a
severe heart attack on the day that his future bride, Nicole, went out with her sister to pick up her wedding dress. Upon arriving home, Nicole found Serge gravely ill. Once at the hospital,
they learned that Serge had been stricken with a heart attack and stroke beyond repair. While Serge is able to speak, he is paralyzed on one side and partially paralyzed on the other side, and is
being kept alive with an artificial heart, while he waits, and prays, for a heart transplant.
However, this did not stop Serge from wanting his wish for a December 29th wedding. Nicole and Serge were determined to go forward with their plan to marry, and to have their wedding in
December. Doctors told Serge that he could not leave the hospital to fulfill his wish; therefore, they gave Nicole and Serge permission to bring their wedding to them, at the hospital, with their
guests and all.
I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the officiant to conduct Nicole and Serge’s ceremony, and I was not only honored, but I truly believe that I was given an opportunity to give a gift to two
very special people. It was also a gift given to me for being asked to be the one to marry them, and to make their dream come true. Serge was determined to keep the original date that was
planned for his wedding. He said that he wanted a ring on his finger in the event that he did not make it into the New Year.
That was emotionally tough for me to hear. While I held up during the ceremony, I confess to getting a bit teary eyed when Nicole placed the ring on Serge's finger!
Having said that, I hope that every one who reads this Webpage will keep Nicole and Serge in your thoughts. Thank you.
Fox 25 News Link to Story:
http://www.myfoxboston.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=5346930&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1
12/29/2007
The one ceremony that I will always hold dear to my heart, is the ceremony of Serge and Nicole Carrier. The Carrier's were united as a couple on December 29, 2007 at Tufts New England
Medical Center in Boston. The couple, who have been together for ten years, got engaged in the Fall of 2007, and set their wedding date for December 29th. Two weeks later, Serge suffered a
severe heart attack on the day that his future bride, Nicole, went out with her sister to pick up her wedding dress. Upon arriving home, Nicole found Serge gravely ill. Once at the hospital,
they learned that Serge had been stricken with a heart attack and stroke beyond repair. While Serge is able to speak, he is paralyzed on one side and partially paralyzed on the other side, and is
being kept alive with an artificial heart, while he waits, and prays, for a heart transplant.
However, this did not stop Serge from wanting his wish for a December 29th wedding. Nicole and Serge were determined to go forward with their plan to marry, and to have their wedding in
December. Doctors told Serge that he could not leave the hospital to fulfill his wish; therefore, they gave Nicole and Serge permission to bring their wedding to them, at the hospital, with their
guests and all.
I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the officiant to conduct Nicole and Serge’s ceremony, and I was not only honored, but I truly believe that I was given an opportunity to give a gift to two
very special people. It was also a gift given to me for being asked to be the one to marry them, and to make their dream come true. Serge was determined to keep the original date that was
planned for his wedding. He said that he wanted a ring on his finger in the event that he did not make it into the New Year.
That was emotionally tough for me to hear. While I held up during the ceremony, I confess to getting a bit teary eyed when Nicole placed the ring on Serge's finger!
Having said that, I hope that every one who reads this Webpage will keep Nicole and Serge in your thoughts. Thank you.
Fox 25 News Link to Story:
http://www.myfoxboston.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=5346930&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1
| BELOW: Fenway Park Score Board that I made for my office. All teams and numbers are changeable by velcro. |
| BELOW OFFICIATING AT ANOTHER RED SOX, FENWAY PARK, WEDDING CEREMONY ON YAWKEY WAY6/7/2008 Once again, I was fortunate enough to marry another Boston Red Sox, devoted couple, whos dream to marry at Fenway during a Red Sox game come true! Annette Keen and Steve Davis, of Pennsylvania. |
| RIGHT: 6/7/2008 A young boy sitting three seats over from Manny Ramírez. The look on his face says it all! This is what baseball is all about! |
| BOSTON CELTICS CELEBRATE THEIR VICTORY AT FENWAY PARK I was fortunate to be at the Red Sox game on June 20, 2008, when they celebrated the 2008 NBA World Champions, the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce threw out the first pitch. We did not win the game, but this in itself, was a very special game!!! |
| LEFT: WHAT NOT TO DO AT FENWAY PARK! This season ticket holder family showed up in the third inning, left in the seventh inning, and read the newspaper the whole time they were at the game!!! Talk about a waste of seats!!! I was so mad! My hubby had to hold me back from asking them why they were even at the game! |
| Augie Doggie 6/1/1996 - 7/9/2009 Who loves you the most Buddy! We miss you! The most devoted, loveable dog we knew. Our hearts are broken! |
| Cat Smokey, A.K.A. Princess of Attitude! 7/5/2001 - 10/3/2009 (She was a snob (And no, she didn't get this from her Mom!) and the daughter that I never had, but cherished and loved dearly!!!) Dad's heart is broken. You were his princess! |
| BELOW MY FIRST FORMAL WEDDING AT FENWAY PARK - 7/19/2008 This was my first formal wedding at Fenway Park, in front of Home Plate. A dream come true! Everything was perfect! A beautiful day, a lovely, lovely couple. Wonderful familyand friends. Very professional wedding planner, extremely friendly staff at Fenway. It was just perfect! Thank you Mai and Adam for giving me this wonderful experience! |
| BELOW WEDDING ON THE RIGHT FIELD ROOF BOX AT BOSTON'S FENWAY PARK - 8/10/2008 This lovely couple from Ohio, are huge Red Sox fans. The bride's bouquet was set in a white baseball glove. Their bat was purchased from Pawtucketand had their names and wedding date engraved on it. |
Having Fenway Park all to us – me, the bride and
groom, the wedding party, and their guests, is the
most wonderful experience that anyone can ever
encounter. Especially if you are a true, die hard,
Boston Red Sox fan. It truly is awesome! It also
makes you appreciate Fenway Park all the more
for it's beauty, and just makes you feel so special.
Caroline and Shane’s dream was indeed fulfilled!
My best to you both!
groom, the wedding party, and their guests, is the
most wonderful experience that anyone can ever
encounter. Especially if you are a true, die hard,
Boston Red Sox fan. It truly is awesome! It also
makes you appreciate Fenway Park all the more
for it's beauty, and just makes you feel so special.
Caroline and Shane’s dream was indeed fulfilled!
My best to you both!
| WHILE THIS WEB PAGE IS THE INFORMATION ON HOW TO CONTACT ME AS YOUR POSSIBLE OFFICIANT FOR YOUR UP-AND-COMING WEDDING CEREMONY, AND IT IS DEDICATED TO MY DECEASED SISTER-IN-LAW, MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AS WELL AS MY LOVED ONES, IT IS ALSO DEDICATED TO MY PASSION -- AND MY LOVE -- FOR THE BOSTON RED SOX. I AM A HUGE, HUGE, BOSTON RED SOX FAN, WHO IS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO ATTEND MANY GAMES. HOWEVER, IT IS ALSO WHY YOU WILL SEE MY MANY PHOTOS BELOW TAKEN DURING MY ATTENDANCE AT GAMES, AS WELL AS MY FORTUNATE EXPERIENCES OF MARRYING COUPLES AT FENWAY PARK. ALL WEDDINGS ARE EXTREMELY MEANINGFUL TO ME, HOWEVER, I CONFESS TO MY ADDICTION TO LOVING THE BOSTON RED SOX!!! |
| Mom's 85th Birthday present -- a message on the Fenway Screen -- and on the same day that I performed my first Red Sox wedding. It was awesome to have Mom be there to witness my dream! September 30, 2007 |
MOM MEETS HER IDOL! JIM RICE!
My Mom fullfilled her dream of a lifetime this past Saturday, April 4, 2009, by meeting her hero, newly inducted Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, and former Boston Red
Sox Legend, Jim Rice. Not only was she given the honor of spending time with Rice, but she also spent some time with former Red Sox Legends, Dwight Evans and Fred
Lynn, at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge.
Rice is known for his 382 career home runs, being named the MVP in 1978, and most recently, for his becoming a Hall of Famer. But as an avid Red Sox fan,who attends
games often and played baseball herself, known for her switch hitting, Mom's favorite memory of Rice is all of the above, but more importantly for his heroism.
In August of 1982, a 4-year-old boy from New Hampshire, was watching the game from the second row on the first base line, when Red Sox first baseman, Dave Stapleton,
hit a foul ball, striking the young boy in the temple. Rice ran from the dugout, picked up the bleeding boy, and raced him to an ambulance outside of Fenway Park, saving
the boys life from a skull fracture.
Recently, it was announced that an event would be held for Rice and other past Red Sox Legends, at the Kowloon in Saugus, MA on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Learning
about this, my family contacted the organizer of this event to explain Mom's wish to meet Rice. Not only was it arranged for her to meet her hero, but she was also to be
escorted on stage by former Legend, Johnny Pesky, and presented to Rice as his "Ultimate Jim Rice Fan". Unfortunately, at the last minute, this event was canceled due to
a scheduling conflict.
However, we soon learned that Mom's dream of meeting Rice would still take place, as it was quickly arranged for her to meet him at a private signing event that was being
held at Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge.
Mr. Rice is a perfect gentleman. He treated my Mom like gold! She still won't stop talking about him! Thank you Jim for what you did for Mom!
My Mom fullfilled her dream of a lifetime this past Saturday, April 4, 2009, by meeting her hero, newly inducted Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, and former Boston Red
Sox Legend, Jim Rice. Not only was she given the honor of spending time with Rice, but she also spent some time with former Red Sox Legends, Dwight Evans and Fred
Lynn, at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge.
Rice is known for his 382 career home runs, being named the MVP in 1978, and most recently, for his becoming a Hall of Famer. But as an avid Red Sox fan,who attends
games often and played baseball herself, known for her switch hitting, Mom's favorite memory of Rice is all of the above, but more importantly for his heroism.
In August of 1982, a 4-year-old boy from New Hampshire, was watching the game from the second row on the first base line, when Red Sox first baseman, Dave Stapleton,
hit a foul ball, striking the young boy in the temple. Rice ran from the dugout, picked up the bleeding boy, and raced him to an ambulance outside of Fenway Park, saving
the boys life from a skull fracture.
Recently, it was announced that an event would be held for Rice and other past Red Sox Legends, at the Kowloon in Saugus, MA on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Learning
about this, my family contacted the organizer of this event to explain Mom's wish to meet Rice. Not only was it arranged for her to meet her hero, but she was also to be
escorted on stage by former Legend, Johnny Pesky, and presented to Rice as his "Ultimate Jim Rice Fan". Unfortunately, at the last minute, this event was canceled due to
a scheduling conflict.
However, we soon learned that Mom's dream of meeting Rice would still take place, as it was quickly arranged for her to meet him at a private signing event that was being
held at Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge.
Mr. Rice is a perfect gentleman. He treated my Mom like gold! She still won't stop talking about him! Thank you Jim for what you did for Mom!
| Carol J. Merletti |
| 5/9/2009 Me with Charles, "Mr. Popcorn!" He is the friendliest face at Fenway Park! His customer service manners just go aboveand beyond!(Besides you, Sean!) Charles makes the best popcorn too! |
| LEFT: Fenway Park Field in Memory of Center Fielder, who passed away on May 8, 2009. |
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| 7/12/2009 My Mom, with Charles, "Mr. Popcorn!" |
| 8/29/2009 Me, with my Buddy, Charles, "Mr. Popcorn" |
| BELOW: Charles, Mr. Popcorn Man, in the Pavilion Club, has been at Fenway Park FOREVER! Sweetest man who truly loves his job. |
| SPECIAL MEMORIES OF FENWAY PARK |
| 9/11/2009 Tribute to the 9/11 Families at Fenway Park |
| FENWAY PARK CORPORATE OFFICE Photos of the 2009 Red Sox Team and Unit where Trophies are kept, in the Corporate Offices at4 Yawkey Way.(Trophies were elsewhere in the Park that day.) |
| ABOVE: Andrea and Staff in the Pavilion Club: She goes out of her way for everyone to make sure that they feel comfortable at every game. Thanks Andrea for taking care of my Mom! She adores you! |
| At Fenway Park with my hubby! |
| WITH MY FAVORITE PERSON TO ATTEND RED SOX GAMES WITH -- MY MOM -- BERNICE PERSON ABBOTT |
