Hello, loves!
Boston wedding chapel
We’re Dearly Studio, a small wedding business that leads with our values – and we’ll only partner with those who do the same.
That means we…
value and celebrate all couples, inclusive of every gender identity, orientation, race, body size, immigration status – you name it.
work in ways that prioritize community care over billionaire bullshit.
are committed to creating an inclusive and safe space for all our marriers.
thoroughly vet all preferred vendors.
Dearly Studio is Boston’s first and only Vegas-style wedding chapel. Dearly is a courthouse alternative for couples who want a no-fuss wedding ceremony that’s still personal, elegant and fun.
Our ceremonies are small, short and sweet — we’re talkin’ less than 20 guests for a 5(ish) minute ceremony. We specialize in events lasting anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours. If you’re considering an elopement, a small Boston-area courthouse ceremony, a vow renewal or an intimate gathering with a large reception to come, then Dearly is for you.
See also: reasons to have a Dearly Studio wedding, what sets Dearly Studio apart, and frequently asked questions.
Your ceremony isn’t an afterthought, it’s the marriage part of your wedding day.
There’s a false dichotomy in the wedding industry: your wedding can be lavish, expensive, and personal to you or you can skip off to the courthouse for a no-frills, barebones elopement.
We know there’s another option, and now so do you. Whether your package is for 30 minutes or 2 hours, your Dearly Studio experience offers so much more than a rushed courthouse appointment. The magic is in the details and we’re honored you’re considering us to help celebrate your love.
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An intimate ceremony gives you options! Waiting around at the courthouse can feel like you’re at the RMV, and banquet halls often provide the same cookie-cutter experience for all weddings. You deserve to structure your day exactly as you envision it, not as your venue dictates. A Dearly Studio ceremony is an opportunity to host your nuptials in a beautiful community space you can return to again and again. Union Square and Bow Market are home to plenty of unique spaces should you wish to party big after the “official” part of your day is through. At Dearly, a micro wedding is just the beginning.
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You could, in theory, plan your entire wedding in a single afternoon. Doesn’t that sound amazing?! Our wedding chapel is located in the heart of Union Square, making us a one-stop-shop for everything from flowers to rings. Plus, our tiered package options are an excellent way to coordinate all the important details in one swift go. All you have to do is show up!
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All Dearly Studio micro wedding packages include at minimum: your officiant and all legal filings, venue rental, chairs, altar set up and styling. It’s so easy to over-plan, and by extension overspend, for your wedding. Dearly provides an elegant and tasteful option at a fraction of the cost of other wedding venues.
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Unsure who still needs to hear this, but just in case: Your wedding is YOURS. You don’t owe anyone a 250-person party. Maybe you’re crowd-shy. Maybe you’re saving for a house or a baby or a move. Maybe visas are a factor. Maybe you just woke up one morning and decided it was silly to spend another moment not married to the person next to you.
At Dearly, we feel there’s only one “wrong” way to get married, and that’s with a wedding day that doesn’t truly reflect you as a couple. So do it up, whatever the reason. Make it yours! And if Dearly Studio sounds like your style, let’s chat.
4 Reasons to Have a Dearly Studio Wedding
What sets
Dearly Studio
apart?
The concept for Dearly Studio is novel, but not new — plenty of little chapels exist in Las Vegas and beyond, and giddy couples have been skipping over to their local courthouse since forever. What makes Dearly so special is the care that goes into crafting each ceremony, the community of vendors we’re lucky to have relationships with, and the flexibility of our packages to provide a bespoke experience. Cookie cutter weddings are OUT, friends. Time for big feelings, small weddings and a celebration that’s uniquely yours.
Meet Jusmine
she/her
Hi! I’m Jusmine (it’s pronounced Jussmen, you got this!) and in a lot of ways this is a one-person show. I’m both Dearly’s founder and the resident Justice of the Peace. When you email, I’m on the other end. When you read your ceremony, I’m the one who wrote it. On the day of your wedding I’m often the one cutting your cake and signing your paperwork.
This business feels very personal to me in many of the same ways I want your wedding to feel personal to you.
You’ll notice I say “we” a lot.
Sure, it’s partly a solopreneur marketing ploy (oldest in the book), but it’s largely because my husband, Blair, is also here! You’ll sometimes catch him pouring Champagne or opening up the space for viewings. This business only exists because he said “you have to do it” and really meant it. He’s the most supportive partner in existence, and his inclusion on this page as well as this entire paragraph is likely embarrassing to him.
Moose, our Justice of the Treats.
Details + Influences
Dearly Studio is a little disco, a little vintage, and a lot of fun. It’s a natural culmination of my years of hospitality, marketing, and events experience. I’ve also drawn, both consciously and unconsciously, from our own love story and our years living in Melbourne, Australia.
I remember getting engaged and feeling like there was a certain way you had to do things. It was stifling. At the time, we were saving for our relocation to the US, all the immigration paperwork that went with it, and a second celebration near my hometown in New Hampshire. We ended up getting married at our favorite bar – on a Monday and on a budget. We embraced some trends and bucked some others, and enjoyed a day that truly felt like us. I created Dearly because I want the same for you.
Take a peek at some details from our own wedding below.
Ready to book your own
Dearly wedding?
