J. Donovan Law Group

Last reviewed: October 7, 2026. Business status: Active.

J. Donovan Law Group offers office-based wedding ceremonies at its Fredericton, Miramichi, Saint Andrews and Saint John locations. For couples seeking a Fredericton wedding officiant, the firm's official site presents Jennifer Donovan as its resident officiant and publishes a set of packages ranging from a brief 15-minute ceremony to a customizable option. The operator says it offers bilingual service in English and French and welcomes everyone.

The packages differ in ceremony length, personal-vow options, payment schedule and added inclusions. Couples must obtain their own Marriage License and Statement of Marriage, provide those documents at least one day before the ceremony, and bring photo identification. Package details and prices below reflect the official website reviewed on October 7, 2026; availability, dates and the details of any accommodation or gift-card inclusion should be confirmed directly before payment.

Services and specialization

The wedding service centres on officiant-led elopements and solemnizations held at one of the firm's four New Brunswick offices. The published formats are designed around relatively short ceremonies: “The Quickie” is listed at 15 minutes, “Love Birds” and “The It Couple” at 30 minutes, and “Bougie Babes” at up to one hour. A fifth option, “Relationship Goals,” allows the couple to create a custom package.

Personal vows are expressly included with Love Birds, The It Couple and Bougie Babes. The Quickie is presented as a no-frills option. For each of the four fixed-price packages, the firm says it can supply two witnesses or couples may bring their own. It also says it registers the documents after the ceremony. The site identifies bilingual services in English and French but does not provide separate details about how much of a ceremony can be conducted in each language.

• Office-based elopement or solemnization packages
• Ceremony formats from 15 minutes to up to one hour
• Personal vows included in three named packages
• Two witnesses supplied by the firm or brought by the couple
• English and French services identified on the official site
• Custom package option for weekday or weekend ceremonies

Service area and who it may suit

These packages require the ceremony to take place at a J. Donovan Law Group office. The eligible locations listed by the business are Fredericton, Miramichi, Saint Andrews and Saint John. This may suit couples who want an office ceremony with a stated duration, a defined set of inclusions and the option of having witnesses provided.

The four fixed-price packages are described as weekdays only. Couples considering a weekend should therefore ask about the custom Relationship Goals package, which is the only option explicitly described as available on weekdays or weekends. The supplied evidence does not identify travel-to-venue service, service outside the four offices, guest capacity or accessibility arrangements, so none of those should be assumed.

• Fredericton office: 23 Avonlea Court, Professional Building
• Miramichi office: 505 Old King George Highway
• Saint Andrews office: 298 Water Street
• Saint John office: 122 Carleton Street

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the level of package detail published by the operator. Couples can compare ceremony lengths, vow options, witness arrangements, document registration and payment terms before making an enquiry. The availability of four offices also gives couples several stated New Brunswick locations from which to choose. Bilingual English and French service is another confirmed feature.

There are practical limitations to note. All fixed-price packages are listed for weekdays only, and every package requires the ceremony to be held at one of the firm's offices. The official material does not state guest limits, room layouts, accessibility details, parking arrangements, cancellation or rescheduling terms, or current date availability. Some packages include accommodation, beverages or a gift card, but the evidence does not set out all conditions attached to those extras.

• Published package structures make direct comparison possible
• Four stated office locations are available
• Fixed-price packages are restricted to weekdays
• Venue travel and guest capacity are not described
• Availability and policies must be confirmed directly

Pricing

The official website publishes prices before tax for four packages. The Quickie costs $600 plus tax and requires full payment upfront to book. Love Birds costs $700 plus tax and also requires full payment upfront. The It Couple costs $750 plus tax, with 50% due upfront and the remainder due 30 days before the wedding. Bougie Babes costs $900 plus tax under the same 50% deposit and 30-day balance schedule.

The Relationship Goals custom package is marked “TBD,” with its price to be determined. The site says a 50% deposit is due when booking that option, with the remainder due 30 days before the wedding. Couples should request a written total showing tax and every agreed inclusion before sending payment.

• The Quickie: $600 plus tax; 15 minutes; weekdays only
• Love Birds: $700 plus tax; 30 minutes; weekdays only
• The It Couple: $750 plus tax; 30 minutes; weekdays only
• Bougie Babes: $900 plus tax; up to one hour; weekdays only
• Relationship Goals: price to be determined; weekdays or weekends

Contact and booking

The official contact number is (506) 406-8080, and the published general email address is info@jdonovanlaw.ca. The wedding package page directs couples to that email for more information. For Fredericton, the listed office address is 23 Avonlea Court, Professional Building, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 1N8.

The firm states that couples must obtain their Marriage License and Statement of Marriage themselves. Both must be provided to the firm at least one day before the ceremony, and the couple must bring photo identification. Because booking terms differ by package, couples should confirm the selected office, ceremony date, payment deadline and accepted payment process in writing.

• Phone: (506) 406-8080
• Email: info@jdonovanlaw.ca
• Provide the required marriage documents at least one day in advance
• Bring photo identification
• Confirm the office and date before paying

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask whether the preferred package, office and date are available and whether the ceremony can be conducted in the desired mix of English and French. Couples should also confirm how many guests the office can accommodate, whether the space meets any mobility or accessibility needs, and whether photography is permitted during the appointment.

Request the current cancellation, rescheduling and refund terms, particularly where full payment is required upfront. For The It Couple and Bougie Babes, clarify the booking conditions, availability and other terms for the stated one-night stay at The Donovan Residence. Bougie Babes also lists Prosecco, a champagne toast and a $200 J. Donovan Law Group gift card; couples should verify eligibility, redemption conditions and any substitutions. Finally, confirm what happens after document registration and how to obtain any official records required after the ceremony.

• Current availability at the chosen office
• Language plan for a bilingual ceremony
• Guest capacity, accessibility, parking and photography rules
• Cancellation, rescheduling and refund terms
• Conditions attached to accommodation, beverages and the gift card
• Exact documents, identification and submission deadlines

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a J. Donovan Law Group wedding package cost?

The official site lists four weekday packages at $600, $700, $750 and $900, each plus tax. The custom Relationship Goals package has a price to be determined. Payment terms vary: the two lower-priced packages require full payment upfront, while the other published options describe a 50% booking payment and a later balance.

Can J. Donovan Law Group supply witnesses?

Yes. The four fixed-price package descriptions say the firm can supply two witnesses, or the couple may bring their own. Couples should reconfirm witness arrangements when booking the selected package.

Can couples book a weekend wedding?

The four fixed-price packages are listed as weekdays only. The custom Relationship Goals package is described as available on weekdays or weekends, with pricing determined according to the requested package.

What documents must couples provide?

The official package page says couples must obtain their own Marriage License and Statement of Marriage and provide them at least one day before the ceremony. Photo identification must also be brought to the appointment.

Sources checked

• Wedding Packages – J. Donovan Law Group
• Weddings – J. Donovan Law Group
• Contact – J. Donovan Law Group

Phone: (506) 406-8080

Website: https://www.jdonovanlaw.ca/wedding-packages/