April Ward-Stanbrook, Justice of the Peace

April Ward-Stanbrook is a Massachusetts Justice of the Peace who officiates under the name The Offbeat Officiant. She describes herself as creative, non-traditional, offbeat, and open-minded, welcoming all couples and all ideas for their wedding ceremonies. April works collaboratively with couples to create personalized ceremonies that reflect their unique relationship and values. April has received multiple WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards from 2018 through 2023, as well as The Knot Best of Weddings awards in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023, and induction into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame. She offers flexibility in ceremony location, performing ceremonies at large venues or in intimate settings like couples' homes. Based in Brockton, Massachusetts, April serves couples throughout the state who are seeking a ceremony that represents who they are as a couple rather than following traditional formats.