Matt Loter - Justice of the Peace

Matt Loter serves as a Justice of the Peace in New Haven, Connecticut, bringing a relaxed and personable approach to wedding ceremonies. Since 2007, he has officiated well over 1,000 weddings, ranging from traditional ceremonies to highly unconventional celebrations. His experience includes officiating at remote mountain tops, at Midtown Comics in NYC for a Marvel Comics contest, and at a Mad Hatter's tea party themed wedding. Matt specializes in same-sex weddings, non-traditional ceremonies, and last-minute services, though he welcomes any type of ceremony couples envision. He describes his style as feeling more like a friend than a formal authority figure, creating a comfortable atmosphere for couples on their wedding day. Beyond his work as an officiant, Matt is a full-time game designer, game shop owner, and design instructor at several colleges. He lives in New Haven with his partner, cats, and dog. Matt has received WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards in 2014 and 2016, recognizing his service to couples.