Award-winning Civil Wedding Officiants
NY, CT, NJ, VA, MD & DC Metro area
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Iris Marrus
PRESIDENT
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and you want your ceremony to be memorable, to reflect your personality and to focus on the romantic journey that led you to marriage. Having one of our judges, who is an experienced professional, legally authorized with the appropriate gravitas and good-natured sense of humor, is the best choice you can make. Read our five star reviews to find out what couples like you have said about working with JUDGES FOR LOVE.
The New York Times and the Daily News, have written articles about us and we were selected to perform wedding ceremonies for ABC TV's Good Morning America because of our professionalism and warmth.
Our judges perform weddings throughout New York State, Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland!
Please call or send an email and the entire process will be made simple and stress-free. We want to make your day everything you dreamed it would be. With love from JUDGES FOR LOVE.
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Meet the team
Iris Marrus
President
The team: Our Judges have all had distinguished careers as New York State Supreme Court Justices and have performed many wedding ceremonies. They truly understand the significance of the marriage commitment, since each has been happily married for many years. Most importantly, they are warm and caring people, who have devoted their lives to public service. Their experience and temperament make them uniquely qualified, not just to perform your ceremony, but to make your wedding an extraordinary event.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0168 reviews
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Judges for Love receives high praise from couples for their officiant services, with Judge Alan Marrus and Judge Henry standing out for their personalized, meaningful ceremonies that perfectly capture the couples' stories and personalities. The team, including Iris, is commended for exceptional communication, organization, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. Couples appreciate the seamless, unforgettable, and heartfelt ceremonies delivered by the officiants, making their weddings truly special and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking non-religious officiants for a stress-free and beautiful wedding ceremony.Review photos
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Casey B
5.0
12/04/2024
Judge Alan Marrus was a delight to work with! From our initial phone call it was clear that he truly cared about his work and wanted for our ceremony to be very meaningful and personal to us. He did a fantastic job at getting to know us individually, as well as our morals and values as a couple, and made sure to capture what was important to us for our ceremony. His attention to detail was wonderful, and he did a phenomenal job at incorporating everything into our ceremony. He also had all of our guests laughing a lot, which we thoroughly enjoyed! We would highly recommend working with Judges for Love for your wedding!
Jennifer S
5.0
11/19/2024
Judges for Love made our wedding ceremony unforgettable—not just for us, but for our family and friends as well. Our guests were so curious about how we knew Judge Henry, as it was clear (to them) from the ceremony that she had known us for years. Everyone was shocked when we said Judge Henry prepared everything after just two conversations with us. It was such a pleasure to have conversations with Judge Henry before the wedding, answering her thoughtful questions. Even more impressive was how she seamlessly wove our answers and personal story into the ceremony. She captured the perfect balance of tone—both sarcastic and sentimental—reflecting our personalities perfectly.
Behind the scenes, I worked closely with Iris, who quickly became my favorite vendor to collaborate with. Iris is incredibly communicative, clear, and proactive—she not only answers every question, but also anticipates ones you didn’t even think to ask.
I always knew I wanted to be married by a judge because it felt fitting to have someone with real authority officiate such a momentous occasion. Judges for Love truly brought the gravitas I was looking for, while delivering a ceremony that was deeply meaningful and uniquely tailored to represent our relationship. Thank you for making our day so special!
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Anthony H
5.0
11/10/2024
We could not have been more pleased with Judges For Love. Iris gave us great advice as we were preparing our wedding and Judge Cohen made sure his speech would be tailored to our wedding.
Fallon S
5.0
10/07/2024
Judges for Love made our ceremony seamless, personalized, and exactly (if not better) than we expected. 11/10 would recommend.
Vendor response 10/08/2024
Thank you Fallon. It was our great pleasure to make your wedding ceremony special. Wish...
ing you and your husband all the very best now and always.
Iris Marrus, CEO
C& M
5.0
8/13/2024
We are absolutely thrilled with how our wedding ceremony turned out, and we owe so much of that to the incredible job done by our celebrant, Judge Marrus.
From start to finish, the ceremony was both sincere and joyful, perfectly reflecting our love story. We especially appreciated how he brought our story to life and made sure every member of our family felt involved and recognized.
Choosing Judge Marrus was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made. One of our guests even commented on how he wonderfully set the tone for the day, making our wedding truly lovely and celebratory.
Words can hardly express our gratitude, but we want Judge Marrus to know how much we appreciate his efforts and the best wishes he extended to us.
Judge Marrus, thank you again for being such an important part of our special day. Take care and God bless!
C&M
Vendor response 08/18/2024
Hello C & M: Judge Marrus was very happy to officiate your wedding ceremony and I couldn...
't be more pleased that you enjoyed the wedding and all in attendance felt it was a meaningful and warm important moment in your lives. Thank you for your wonderful review. Wishing you all the very best now and always.
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Natalie L
5.0
7/30/2024
My husband and I used Judges for love for our officiant. Let me just say how amazing these people are. Iris helped us get in touch with Judge Brunetti, answered every question I had no matter how silly it seemed. She truly cares about the work she does! Judge Brunetti was absolutely outstanding! He is such a nice man, makes the process super easy and I was not one bit concerned about our ceremony. Judge Brunetti gave my husband and I the peace in knowing we could trust him to make the ceremony perfect. 1000% recommend using them for your wedding. It could not have been more perfect!
Vendor response 08/18/2024
Dear Natalie:
Thank you for your wonderful review. Judge Brunetti is an exceptional offi...
ciant. He is caring and committed to doing the very best he can to ensure a fabulous wedding ceremony and I am delighted he did that for you and your husband. It was my greatest pleasure to assist you in this process and I wish you and your husband a long and blissful married life filled with love!
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Derek S
5.0
7/01/2024
Jude Marrus did a wonderful job, my wife and I were very pleased.
Vendor response 08/18/2024
Thank you Derek. I am very glad you felt that Judge Marrus did a wonderful job for your ...
wedding ceremony. That was his goal!!
Wishing you and your partner every happiness.
Best,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Marissa G
5.0
6/30/2024
We used Judges for Love for our wedding this past June and they were fantastic! Iris was a wonderful help scheduling everything and putting us in touch with Judge Leventhal. We had two meetings with the Judge where he got to know us individually and as a couple prior to the ceremony. He did a phenomenal job capturing our story and incorporating the personal details from our meetings into the ceremony. He struck the right tone of seriousness and humor/levity. We asked for a copy of his 'service' because it was so beautiful, we had many people come up to us after the wedding to say how great the Judge service were! Highly recommend!!
Vendor response 08/18/2024
Dear Marissa:
Judge Leventhal truly enjoyed officiating your wedding ceremony and I am so...
glad you and your husband felt that your romantic journey that led to marriage was captured and incorporated into the presentation. It is gratifying to know that your services were exactly what you wanted and expected. Thank you for letting us know we succeeded. All the best to you, your husband and respective families.
Iris Marrus,
CEO
Heidi V
5.0
6/30/2024
My son and his fiancé used your service, judges for Love, and Judge Henry officiated the ceremony. We all loved her! Her warmth, professionalism and dedication was unmatched!! The ceremony was personal, touching and a beautiful tribute to our couple!! I highly recommend your service and Judge Henry to anyone wanting the perfect ceremony. Thank you for everything! We are all so very happy and glowing in the aftermath of their “tying the knot!!!”
Vendor response 08/18/2024
Dear Heidi: I am thrilled you and your son and his wife were happy with our services and ...
I know Judge Henry loved meeting all of you and officiating the ceremony. Thank you for your wonderful comments. I wish you and your family every happiness now and always!
Warm regards,
Iris
Manavi S
5.0
6/24/2024
Judge Marrus was wonderful!
He was able to get us married on a very short notice & created the perfect wedding atmosphere during the ceremony, as great as it can be at court.
We're thankful for his services and getting us married! He's kind, informative, punctual, and will have you wed under 15 minutes. Definitely recommend for your wedding needs!
Vendor response 06/24/2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Judge Marrus and I are so happy to have provided you wi...
th the services you needed and wanted. It was a pleasure! Wishing you and your spouse a lifetime of marital bliss.
Best regards,
Iris
Valentina K
5.0
6/22/2024
My husband and I got married yesterday (6/21/24) and we could not have asked for a more beautiful day. We had the pleasure of working with Judge Jeff Cohen who was very kind, funny and made our ceremony so special. Iris, the owner of Judges for Love was also extremely kind and a blast to work with. She explains every single detail regarding the marriage license so you never feel in the dark. I would highly recommend working with them!!
Vendor response 06/24/2024
Thank you Valentina for taking the time to write this special review. It was a real pleas...
ure working with you and your husband to make sure your wedding ceremony was everything you hoped it would be. I am very glad you enjoyed the services of Judge Cohen- he is terrific. Wishing you happiness, health and all of life's greatest gifts.
Warm regards,
Iris
Polly S
5.0
6/21/2024
We recently had a wonderful civil ceremony officiated by Judge Marrus from Judges for Love, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The team was always quick to respond to emails and helpfully emailed us reminders of key deadlines in the marriage license process.
Judge Marrus was professional, attentive, and truly dedicated to making our celebration perfect. Both Iris and Judge Marrus took the time to understand our vision and incorporated personal touches that made the ceremony uniquely ours. Judge Marrus's warm and engaging personality put everyone at ease.
We highly recommend Judges for Love. It was a true pleasure to work with both Judge Marrus and Iris, thank you all for making our day so special!
Vendor response 06/24/2024
Dear Polly: Thank you for letting us know that you had a wonderful wedding ceremony with...
Judge Marrus. We were delighted to work with you and I am so glad to know we achieved the result that made you happy!
Wishing you life's greatest joys. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE!!
BEST REGARDS,
IRIS
Olivia W
5.0
5/26/2024
We had a great experience with Judges for Love. The team was always quick to respond to emails and helpfully emailed us reminders of key deadlines in the marriage license process. Michael Pesce presided over our wedding, and he gave us templates for the ceremony script, which was a big help. He was a hit on our wedding day. Guests are still talking about how fun and sweet his remarks were.
Vendor response 05/26/2024
Hi Olivia:
How wonderful to know that you had a great experience with our service.
It w...
as such a pleasure working with you and I couldn't be happier that you found Judge Pesce's process so helpful and that he was a big hit with your guests on your wedding day. Wishing you and your husband every happiness! Warm regards, Iris
Lucy L
5.0
5/20/2024
We had a wonderful wedding ceremony officiated by Judge Henry from Judges for Love and highly recommend them. Judge Henry met with us twice virtually to get to know us, and as a result was able to deliver a personalized, meaningful, and professional ceremony. We are also appreciative of how flexible she was, staying with us a little later than planned to wait out a rain shower and give us the outdoor ceremony we always wanted. We'd like to also praise Iris who helped to put us in touch with Judge Henry and checked in with us regularly in the leadup to the wedding to ensure everything was all set. If you're looking for a non-religious officiant, look no further than Judges for Love!
Vendor response 05/26/2024
Dear Lucy: Thank you for letting us know that you had a wonderful ceremony! That was our...
goal and we couldn't be happier that you and your husband were so pleased with our services. I so appreciate your kind words. It was my pleasure to help you have your dream day. With warm regards, Iris
Ananda Z
5.0
4/29/2024
Judge Leventhal officiated our wedding ceremony in New York City. We appreciated and admired his attention to detail and his professionalism. He gave a wonderful speech and made sure that we got our paperwork done properly amidst the hectic schedule on the big day. Iris was also incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and helped us stay on top of everything. It was a true pleasure to work with both Judge Leventhal and Iris.
Vendor response 04/29/2024
Thank you so much Ananda. Both Judge Leventhal and I were delighted to help you and enjoy...
ed every aspect of working with you. We appreciate your taking the time to write about your experience working with JUDGES FOR LOVE and are so happy that we made your wedding day a truly memorable experience. Wishing you all the best, Iris
Danielle O
5.0
12/11/2023
My husband and I had the absolute best experience with both Iris and Patricia! They both made our elopement so perfect and seamless. We traveled to NYC from Portland Oregon to get married, so you can imagine how many questions we had. Iris was so helpful and caring over the phone. And Patricia was such a wonderful and fun officiant! I can't imagine navigating our elopement without Judges for Love!
Vendor response 12/15/2023
Dear Danielle: I couldn't have been happier to assist you and your husband and I am delig...
hted to know what a great experience you had. Thank you for letting me know!!
Wishing you all the best now and always. Be happy!
Fondly,
Iris
Jenny L
5.0
11/06/2023
Judge Henry and Iris were both a joy to work with! Iris was so lovely and responsive over email, and Judge Henry gave us a beautiful ceremony. She was very detailed during our preparation calls and really got the time to know my husband and I’s story in order to deliver a heartfelt ceremony that spoke to the background of our relationship and what we love about each other. She showed up early, was professional, and took care of mailing our marriage license for us. We’d definitely recommend Judges for Love. Thank you to all!
Vendor response 11/07/2023
Thank you so much Jenny! It was a pleasure to work with you and your husband I am very ha...
ppy to know you were so pleased with the ceremony and the process in preparation for it. Creating a personalized and heartfelt ceremony is what we intended to do for you and I am thrilled we succeeded!! Wishing you and your husband endless happiness. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE! It was a privilege to serve you.
Warm regards,
Iris
James G
5.0
10/25/2023
If you've found Judges for Love, look no further. Iris will provide a service like no other. Her communication and work ethic is second to none and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only does she find you the perfect officiate, she also make sure that you are aware of the process of obtaining your marriage license as well as any other details necessary for everything to go as smoothly as possible.
We were lucky enough to be introduced to Judge Cohen as the officiate our wedding. We spoke several times before our ceremony and Judge Cohen took the time to learn about us as well as tell us about himself. Every conversation was a pleasure and felt like we were speaking to a friend or family member. After our conversations, Judge Cohen put together the perfect and most beautiful ceremony and vows that fit us perfectly. It was sent to us before the ceremony for final approval and any adjustments were welcomed. He had all of our guests laughing, then in tears.
Thank you Iris and Judge Cohen for your amazing services and making our special day absolutely perfect!
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Dear James: Thank you for your wonderful review! It gives me tremendous pleasure to kno...
w that you and your wife are happy with our services. Certainly, my aim is to make sure that you have a wonderful ceremony and that the process leading up to it is seamless, enjoyable an totally stress free. Judge Cohen is a consummate professional and an extremely kind and amiable person and I know he will be happy to know you enjoyed working with him. Wishing you and Janna all the very best now and in your future together as husband and wife.
Warm regards,
Iris
Martha S
5.0
10/14/2023
Judge Henry and Iris were a pleasure to work with. Neill and I appreciated their quick, warm, and professional communication. Our ceremony was truly perfect--personal, joyful, and very "us." Many thanks!
Vendor response 10/14/2023
Dear Martha and Neill: I am so glad you found our services to be just what you were looki...
ng to have!! That makes me very happy. Thank you for your lovely comments. It means so much to JUDGES FOR LOVE and to me in particular.
Wishing you both life's greatest joys!
Iris Marrus, CEO
LIly Z
5.0
10/10/2023
Judges for Love is the obvious choice for anyone looking for a non-religious officiant. Iris is incredibly responsive and professional. We had the absolute pleasure of working with Judge Henry, who took the time to learn about who we are as a couple and gave a personalized, meaningful, and moving ceremony. Judges for Love did so much more for us than give us legal confidence in our marriage, Judge Henry brought us to tears and thoroughly impressed all of our guests.
Vendor response 10/10/2023
Dear Lily:
I am so happy that you and your husband were pleased with our services. It i...
s gratifying to know! Of course, Judge Henry is an absolute professional who is sensitive and caring. Thank you for letting us know that we exceeded your expectations! Wishing you all the very best life has to offer and thank you for your kind words.
Iis Marrus, CEO
Sam L
5.0
9/28/2023
We had a great experience with Judges For Love - they listened carefully and gave us the exact ceremony we asked for, even the last-minute changes. Five stars all around!
Vendor response 09/28/2023
Thank you Samantha! I am so happy that you had a great experience with our services. Th...
at is the most important outcome! We appreciate your having chosen JUDGES FOR LOVE and wish you and your spouse all the best.
Warmly,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Emily B
5.0
9/27/2023
Judge Marrus officiated our ceremony in DC and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. We struggled to find an officiant that fit us as a couple - we aren't religious and didn't want just anyone to officiate. Judges for Love afforded us the opportunity to have a meaningful wedding ceremony that signified the commitment we were making. Judge Marrus and Iris were so easy to work with and made planning a breeze. Judge Marrus perfectly balanced humor and heart, and our guests had nothing but rave reviews of the ceremony.
Vendor response 09/27/2023
Thank you Emily for this wonderful review. It is so gratifying to know that we created a...
special ceremony for you and your husband and that we made the process easy. That is exactly what we wanted to do. It was a pleasure working with you! Wishing you all of life's greatest joys.
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Lindsay V
5.0
6/19/2023
Judges For Love absolutely made my wedding ceremony special, stress free and memorable. From the coordination with Iris to the prep calls we did with Judge Henry I couldn't have been happier. Judge Henry was warm and also brought a gravitas to the ceremony that we were looking for. I couldn't recommend the company more and am so grateful to the whole team at Judges for Love. Whole heartedly recommend them!
Vendor response 09/08/2023
Dear Lindsay:
Thank you so much for your glowing review. I am happy that you and your h...
usband found working with us easy and pleasurable and am delighted that you found your ceremony to be meaningful and warm. Judge Henry really is a gem!
Wishing you all the very best for a lifetime filled with only wonderful things.
Warm regards,
Iris
Mackenzie H
5.0
6/13/2023
Judges For Love was a great company to work with. Our planning calls with both Iris and Judge Patricia Henry were very helpful to know what to expect during our ceremony. Many of our guests were impressed that a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of New York served as our officiant. Their pricing was also very reasonable compared to others.
Vendor response 06/13/2023
Dear Mackenzie:
Thank you very much. I am very glad to know that the assistance we prov...
ided made the wedding ceremony and ultimately, your wedding day a wonderful experience. Wishing you all the very best, now and always.
Iris
Erika D
5.0
6/11/2023
Judge Alan Marrus was the best officiant for my civil ceremony! His wife Iris helped with the scheduling and took some photos during the ceremony! They are both wonderful people and I would recommend them to anyone who wants a stress-free celebration of love!
Vendor response 06/13/2023
Dear Erika:
It was our pleasure to make your wedding day special and meaningful for you a...
nd your husband. I did enjoy taking photos and a video for you to help you remember this great moment in your lives. Thank you for your kind words!!
Wishing you, your husband and your sweet dog a lifetime of bliss!!
Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE to start your married!!
Warmly,
Iris
Michael B
5.0
5/18/2023
We could not have had a better experience with Judge Henry and Judges for love. Zero stress, easy to work with. Our space was a little unusual, in that it was a small private room in a restaurant. The judge came in, took charge of the setup, and made great recommendations about where she and we the couple should stand. Many of our guests commented that they were very impressed and happy with the service and how she spoke. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 05/18/2023
Thank you Michael. I will certainly share your wonderful review with Judge Henry. Knowi...
ng that your experience with Judges for Love was great is everything I wanted it to be and I that makes me very happy! Wishing you the very best now and always,
Iris
Heather M
5.0
5/11/2023
Judge Marrus was the perfect addition to our wedding day! He was timely, responsible, and wove details about our relationship and our families into the wedding ceremony. He knew how to break the ice and he also kept it a solemn and sacred event: exactly how we wanted it. Working with Judge Marrus and Iris was a joy that truly set us on a path of being excited to join our lives together. We are so thankful that we chose Judges for Love, Inc!
Vendor response 05/11/2023
Dear Heather:
We are truly happy that you enjoyed working with us and that we made the pr...
ocess easy and stress-free for you and your husband. Judge Marrus joins me in saying that it was a pleasure to serve you. Wishing you both all the very best now and always.
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Alexander A
5.0
5/06/2023
We could not have asked for a better experience with Judge Marrus. He made what could have been a stressful situation at the courthouse into an extremely efficient process and his personality even managed to make it romantic for us.
Vendor response 05/07/2023
Thank you Alexander: Judge Marrus is committed to providing the very best ceremony exper...
ience and he is delighted that you and your bride were happy and found the ceremony romantic.
After all, love and romance are the reasons why people get married. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Best regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Bernie R
5.0
4/25/2023
We are very happy that we went with Judges for Love for our wedding ceremony in upstate NY. Despite not being based in our wedding location, the Judges for Love team was incredibly accommodating and made the entire process a breeze.
Our officiant took the time to get to know my partner and I, and as a result, our ceremony felt personalized and special. They really understood what we were looking for and created a ceremony that was exactly what we had envisioned.
Thank you, Judges for Love for making our wedding day so special and memorable!
Vendor response 05/07/2023
Thank you so much. It was our pleasure to accommodate you and your bride and we are thril...
led that you both were happy with our service. We take that very much to heart. All the best to you both!!
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Philip H
5.0
2/18/2023
Judge Marrus did an amazing ceremony for us! His ceremony had a combination of romance and humor, and everyone enjoyed. Highly recommend!!
Vendor response 02/18/2023
Judge Marrus and I are both delighted that you, your wife and families enjoyed your weddin...
g ceremony. We were so glad to be able to provide our services to you!
Warm regards,
Iris
Margaret W
5.0
11/20/2022
We are thrilled we chose Judges for Love. Iris was so accommodating and professional. She even made sure to remind us about important legal steps in the marriage process. We were fortunate enough to have Judge Alan Marrus as our officiant, and we could not be happier. Judge Marrus was extremely thorough and organized in the process leading up to the wedding. We loved being able to customize our dream ceremony with him. He brought our vision to life with the perfect balance of tradition, sentimentality, and humor. We could not have asked for a better officiant, and our guests are still raving about him!
Vendor response 02/18/2023
Thank you so much Margaret. It was our sincerest pleasure to provide our services to you ...
and your husband. We wish you every happiness now and always.
Warm regards,
Iris
Brielle G
5.0
11/12/2022
We had no idea who to contact to officiate our wedding. I ‘googled,’ I searched and landed upon Judges for Love and it was the best decision me and my spouse ever made. The process was so easy and each interaction with both Iris and Judge Alan Marrus was like talking to a family member. I loved talking to Iris, she is the nicest, kindest lady and a great manager. With each phone call, I knew I made a great decision. Justice Alan Marrus asked us questions about ourselves, how we met, our story, etc. and he made our ceremony perfectly tailored for us and our guests. I told him to bring the humor, and boy, he did not disappoint! This man is hilarious. I think more guests were impressed by him, his ceremony and of course, his humor than the reception that followed. People asked if we were related to him, ‘where did you find him?’, honestly, wish we were! Haha! He’s that cool. He had us all laughing and crying in unison. If you’re searching and looking, you don’t have to continue looking if you’re reading my review. Judges for Love is the only choice to start your life off as a married couple. Hire them!
Vendor response 11/13/2022
Dear Brielle:
I can't thank you enough for your extraordinary review, your kindness and t...
houghtfulness. It was such a pleasure working with you and I am delighted that you, your husband, family and friends loved your ceremony. That was absolutely our goal!! Both Judge Marrus and I would be honored to be related to you. You can call us "Aunt Iris & Uncle Alan" :)
With warmest regards,
Iris
Kristyn P
5.0
10/23/2022
Judge Marrus was our Wedding Officiant and he was fantastic! He performed a ceremony that was exactly what we envisioned, which was funny, lighthearted, and sentimental. It was the perfect combination. He took the time to learn our story as a couple and used those details to give us a personalized ceremony that fit us perfectly. He had us smiling and laughing, and we truly enjoyed every minute of it. Not only were we impressed, but all of our guests went out of their way to say how wonderful Judge Marrus was, and how much they loved our ceremony. We were absolutely thrilled and would highly recommend Judge Marrus/ Judges for Love to anyone looking for someone to officiate their special day. Iris was a pleasure to work with and helped coordinate everything. She is also very quick to respond !
Vendor response 10/23/2022
Dear Kristyn:
I am so delighted to learn that you, your husband and your guests loved you...
r ceremony. That is the best news and exactly what we wanted to accomplish for you. Thank you so much for letting me know!! Wishing you and Sean all the very best life has to offer!! Warm regards,
Iris
Timur E
5.0
9/26/2022
Judge Covello knocked it out of the park and made our special day an even more memorable occasion! I am so happy we came across Judges for Love. They were so helpful in figuring out the process with respect to marriage licenses, etc., which was an added bonus. They were respectful, kind and thoughtful and would highly recommend to any of my friends!
Vendor response 10/14/2022
I am so delighted that you had a wonderful ceremony by Judge Covello. It is of the utmos...
t importance that your special day was very memorable in the best ways possible. It was such a pleasure working with you and I thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. Wishing you and your wife every happiness now and always.
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Michelle G
5.0
8/29/2022
Judge Marrus did an incredible job and we loved our personalized ceremony. Guests were very impressed and really enjoyed the ceremony, even asking us how we knew Judge Marrus. Iris was a pleasure to work with and so responsive. If all wedding vendors were this great wedding planning would be a breeze.
Vendor response 09/03/2022
Thank you Michelle:
It was a pleasure working with you and providing our services. We a...
re so glad you were happy. That was our goal. Wishing you all the very best now and always,
Iris
Erin K
5.0
8/26/2022
Amazing doesn't even start to describe the experience. From our initial call thru a lost marriage certificate in the mail, they were available and so helpful. Judge Marrus delivered a phenomenal ceremony keeping it brief yet engaging & entertaining. Several laugh out loud moments to the point our guests thought we had known Judge Marrus for year and even the photographer made mention of what a wonderful job he did. 6/5 and would highly, HIGHLY, recommend.
Vendor response 10/14/2022
Dear Erin:
How wonderful that you loved working with Judge Marrus. He is a fabulous off...
iciant and I couldn't be happier for you. Thank you for sharing your opinion and thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was our pleasure to work with you. Wishing you life's greatest joys!
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Erin & Jonathan H
5.0
8/26/2022
Amazing doesn't even start to describe the experience. From our initial call thru a lost marriage certificate in the mail, they were available and so helpful. Judge Marrus delivered a phenomenal ceremony keeping it brief yet engaging & entertaining. Several laugh out loud moments to the point our guests thought we had known Judge Marrus for year and even the photographer made mention of what a wonderful job he did. 6/5 and would highly, HIGHLY, recommend.
Vendor response 09/03/2022
Hi Erin and Jonathan:
So glad I could help with the lost certificate. It is always my ple...
asure to cut through red tape and make things as easy as possible. Judge Marrus enjoyed creating and officiating your one-of-a-kind ceremony. Wishing you all the best,
Iris
Jillian C
5.0
8/09/2022
Iris was so responsive, organized, and professional. Our officiant, Judge McCarthy, did a beautiful job with our ceremony - it was personal, sweet and funny (exactly what we were hoping for). He was also so diligent with getting our paperwork completed. Everything about working with Judges for Love was easy and made our wedding planning from afar less stressful. Thank you Iris + team!
Vendor response 08/09/2022
Dear Jillian:
That you so very much. I can't tell you how gratifying it is to know that...
I was able to provide the right services for you and help you through a stress-FREE process. That is of course my goal. I am thrilled that you loved your ceremony and that everything went as you had hoped and planned. Wishing you and your husband the very best and thank you once again for this wonderful review!!
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Brittney R
5.0
7/27/2022
Judges for Love was perfect for our non traditional wedding. Iris was fabulous to work with. From the start, she helped answer all of our questions and recommended Judge Marrus for our ceremony. After only speaking with Judge Marrus twice on the phone, he nailed our ceremony. It’s like he knew us for years. He was the perfect amount of funny and kept it short and sweet. He added the right amount of personal touches and even took it further to research our first date spot. Iris and Judge Marrus make a wonderful team, I really enjoyed planning our special day with them.
Vendor response 07/28/2022
Dear Brittney:
Thank you so very much! I am absolutely thrilled that you and your husba...
nd enjoyed working with us as much as we enjoyed working with you. I am particularly happy that you loved Judge Marrus' ceremony. He always goes the extra mile to make sure the ceremony is everything the bride and groom want it to be.
We wish you and your husband all life's greatest gifts. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was a privilege to serve you.
\Warm regards,
Iris
Emily W
5.0
7/22/2022
Judges for Love was fantastic to work with. They were responsive and communicative leading up to our wedding. Judge Henry did an amazing job with our ceremony. Many guests commented on how nice the ceremony was. She perfectly personalized our ceremony to match our personalities and relationship.
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Dear Emily:
Thank you! I am thrilled that you and your husband were delighted with our ...
services. Judge Henry is a true professional and an exceptionally thoughtful and considerate person who always does her best. Wishing you and your husband life's greatest gifts.
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Brittany C
5.0
7/10/2022
Judge Marrus was absolutely incredible. He listened to exactly what we wanted for our ceremony and made it very personal with a light hearted tone which is exactly what we wete looking for. Iris was so responsive and they always had superior communication. Would 100%, recommend judges for love to everyone!!!
Vendor response 07/10/2022
Dear Brittany:
Judge Marrus and I are delighted to know that you felt your ceremony was p...
ersonal and exactly what you were looking for. It is so important that your wedding was so memorable and wonderful-- that is exactly what we wanted for you!!
We greatly appreciate your recommendation!
Wishing you and your husband all the best now and always. Thank you for using JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was our privilege to serve you!
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Ender O
5.0
6/28/2022
Iris and Judge Henry were a dream to work work. They were both so considerate and responsive of our needs and wants for our special day. Judge Henry spoke to us multiple times and really got to know us and delivered a beautiful officiation that felt so personal.
Vendor response 07/10/2022
Thank you so much for your very kind words. Judge Henry and I are so pleased that you wer...
e happy with our services. Our mission was to make sure you had the best experience possible on your wedding day.
All the best to you now and always,
Iris Marrus,CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE
Maria F
5.0
6/21/2022
Great to work with!!! So many compliments on our ceremony and Judge Marris. Truly made our day memorable.
Vendor response 07/10/2022
Thank you Maria. I am so happy that you loved your ceremony. Judge Marrus is an incred...
ible professional who will be thrilled to know that you were pleased.
Best of luck and best wishes. Thank you for choosing Judges for Love!
Iris
Bradley B
5.0
6/12/2022
Judges for Love was super easy to work with. Being set up with a judge was super easy and payment was also made easy. We were set up with Judge Brunetti and he was incredible! His choice of words touched us and it was an honor to work with him. His ceremony was perfect!
Vendor response 06/12/2022
Dear Brad:
Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you and your wife loved work...
ing with Judge Brunetti. He is a true professional and most importantly, he is a considerate and warm person whose mission it always is to make the wedding ceremony a most heartfelt, personal and meaningful moment.
Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was a privilege and honor to serve you.
Warmest regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Jennifer L
5.0
6/05/2022
Judge Marrus did a fantastic job officiating our wedding. Many of our guests asked if he was a family friend or colleague because he made the ceremony so personal. He really listened during our consultations and was able to extract a lot of meaningful details from not a lot of time getting to know us. For example, he quoted the lyrics from the song my fiance had playing when he proposed -- which turned out to be an amazing touch because we used the same song as our first dance and it felt seamless/really cohesive for our guests.
Iris was also very responsive, organized and kind throughout the whole process. She reminded us about how slow Manhattan can be for marriage licenses to prevent any hiccups closer to our big day, and she was really warm and thoughtful in every interaction.
Totally recommend!
Vendor response 06/12/2022
Dear Jennifer:
What greater compliment is there than the fact that you said that your wed...
ding ceremony was so personal and meaningful that your guests asked if Judge Marrus was a family friend? We are so glad that your wedding ceremony was outstanding and exactly what you had hoped it would be. Judge Marrus is a consummate professional, an excellent public speaker with a great personality, and most of all, a caring and kind person devoted to making every ceremony a memorable and romantic experience. Thank you both for letting us know we fulfilled your dream.
Warmest regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Elena O
5.0
5/22/2022
We loved having Judge Marrus as our officiant. We had a meeting months before our wedding where we talked about ourselves so he could get to know us and this made the event so special! We met again days before the ceremony to finalize details. He went above and beyond to meet our family, guests and coordinated with our string quartet and ring bearer. We deeply recommend his service and he just made the ceremony so intimate, joyful and beautiful, truly unforgettable. Thank you Judge Marrus.
Vendor response 06/12/2022
Dear Elena:
We are so happy that we were able to create a personal, intimate and very me...
aningful wedding ceremony for you and your husband. Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our services. It means so much to Judge Marrus, to me and our entire team. Wishing you and your husband all of life's greatest joys. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know your thoughts.
Warmest regards,
Iris Marrus
Feifei C
5.0
5/11/2022
I highly recommend Judges for Love if you want one of a kind wedding ceremony. Judge Marrus is our officiant. He is so professional. We communicated several times beforehand. I couldn't believe he remembered so many details of our love story and wrote a beautiful opening for our ceremony. He definitely made my wedding the most memorable day of my life. I feel really lucky to choose Judges for Love!
Vendor response 06/12/2022
Dear Feifei:
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. It is our missio...
n to make sure that you had a most meaningful and beautiful ceremony for the most important day of your life. Judge Marrus thoroughly enjoyed every moment of your ceremony and we are happy to be able to have provided this for you.
Wishing you and your husband all the best.
Warmest regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Mike&Vikki S
5.0
4/28/2022
Wow!!
We have only got wonderful things to say about Judge Marrus and his wife Iris of Judges for Love!!!
The basics first….
Great, quick and instant communications via email and zoom.
They made the official side of the process easy, straightforward and simple.
All the necessary information was presented and explained clearly.
So helpful navigating the red tape as we were travelling to New York from the UK.
The real stuff……Judge Marrus and his wife Iris are so incredibly warm and personable…..via zoom and email, but even more so when we met in person!! We really felt a huge connection with them, and felt they were so invested and interested in our story and our Big Day.
We had a few small last moment changes in the proceeding 24 hours and even last few hours….and nothing was too much trouble or a problem.
In the run up to our wedding, the Judge gleaned a few details about our lives, family and friends…..and on the day these were turned in to a heartfelt and integral part of our beautiful ceremony. So emotional and joyful.
We were able to use our own vows that we had written for one another. However the legal speech that the Judge gave first, was so apt and perfect too. We were also invited to give him a reading to deliver during our ceremony….which we did….and Wow!! His New York brogue lifted the words from the page with such warmth and sincerity. Made us cry!!
We couldn’t have wished for more. Our Wedding day was just the best day ever!!!
The one and only negative is that we didn’t get chance to meet their dog Charlie…..who sounds like a total star!!!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!
Mike & Vikki S
Vendor response 06/12/2022
Dear Vikki and Mike:
To say that both Judge Marrus and I enjoyed working with you is an u...
nderstatement. It was particularly meaningful that you chose to come all the way from England to Brooklyn, New York to be married by Judge Marrus. What a wonderful day it was!! We were delighted to welcome you to the United States and to our city. Thank you so much for your kind words. It is so important to us that we were able to make you both happy and share in the experience of your beginning your lives together. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you.
Warmest regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Pablo O
5.0
4/13/2022
Judge Alan Marrus was amazing! We couldn't be happier with how he officiated the wedding, including his professionalism and personalized heart-warming words. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an intimate wedding experience.
Vendor response 06/12/2022
Dear Paablo:
What an absolute pleasure it was to work with you and your wife. Judge Mar...
rus enjoyed meeting your friends and family at your beautiful wedding in Washington, DC and loved performing your ceremony. We are happy for you both and want to thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your most important wedding day!
Warm regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
Karin T
5.0
2/08/2022
My husband and I really enjoyed working with Judges for Love! Iris was wonderful and very responsive with all of my questions. She made the officiant process seamless. Judge Parker was the best officiant for us! I enjoyed our phone calls to get to know each other better and to plan out our ceremony. Judge Parker gave us her ceremony recommendations which made us so comfortable on our wedding day. Her calm personality made us at ease at the altar. :) If you are still looking for an officiant, go with Judges for Love! They were absolutely wonderful to work with.
Vendor response 02/08/2022
Dear Karin:
Thank you so much!! It is very gratifying to know that I was able to help yo...
u have a wonderful wedding ceremony. Judge Parker is a consummate professional and most importantly, she is a very kind, caring and thoughtful human being. I am thrilled we were able to provide our services. Wishing you and your husband all of life's greatest and most joyful gifts.
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
L.. P
5.0
1/15/2022
Are you looking the the BEST wedding officiant ever? Well, look no more! Judges for Love made our wedding day so special - and it truly was a seamless and smooth event, thanks to them! Judge Marrus and Iris are absolute gems. They made us feel so calm and helped us in ways that went above and beyond. From the first phone call, we knew that we had chosen the best of the best! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding so memorable!
Vendor response 01/15/2022
It was such a pleasure to work with you, Lia. I am extremely happy that you are so pleas...
ed. Wishing you all the very best now and always.
Warmest regards,
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Elaine P
5.0
11/30/2021
My husband and I worked with JFL for our small NYC wedding and were so impressed! Iris and Judge Marrus are extremely meticulous and easy to work with. Iris is prompt in responding to emails and happy to answer any questions. Judge Marrus prepared a beautiful and thoughtful ceremony that had all of our guests in tears of joy and laughter (most approached us after the ceremony to let us know how excellent of a job he did). I could not recommend JFL any more highly.
Vendor response 02/08/2022
Dear Elaine:
Judge Marrus and I are extremely gratified to know that you were so happy wi...
th our services. Making sure you had a wonderful wedding day was our top priority! Thank you very much for writing this outstanding review and we so appreciate your choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your most important wedding day! Wishing you every happiness, the best of health, prosperity and a lifetime filled with love.
Iris Marrus, CEO
Kimberly N
5.0
11/17/2021
We are extremely happy with the ceremony Judge Marrus put together for us! Our guests are still talking about it! We had 2 phone calls with him prior to our wedding where he went over our story and he made sure to include everything we wanted. He kept our ceremony short, sweet and added the perfect amount of humor! We highly recommend using Judge Marrus for your wedding!
Vendor response 11/17/2021
Dear Kimberly and Tom:
Judge Marrus and I are so happy that you both are so happy with yo...
ur wedding ceremony and we thank you for sharing your thoughts with other couples. We wish you both a blissful married life with success and the best life has to offer.
With appreciation,
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Holly h
5.0
11/07/2021
Our experience with judges for love was fantastic. They were super helpful during the planning process by explaining how to get a marriage license from out of state. Our ceremony was PERFECT! Judge Marrus was funny, concise, personalized. And told our love story beautifully. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Vendor response 11/17/2021
Dear Holly:
Thank you for your wonderful review of our services. I am so glad to know y...
ou are happy and that your ceremony was "PERFECT." This was what we intended. I so appreciate your sharing your thoughts with other couples seeking an officiant for their weddings.
Wishing you and your husband all the very best now and always,
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Roberta W
5.0
11/06/2021
Iris and Judge Brunetti were great! Judge Brunetti went above and beyond to ensure he got to know us! After our ceremony we had guests asking how long we had known him and they could nit believe that we hired him and met him when planning our wedding! His attention to detail and compilation of working was amazing! We would highly recommend!
Vendor response 11/06/2021
Dear Roberta:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was our great pleasure to ...
work with you and to help you to create a most meaningful wedding ceremony. Judge Brunetti and I wish you and your husband the very best now and always!!
Warm regards,
Iris
IRIS MARRUS, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Rebecca P
5.0
10/04/2021
Judge Marrus and Iris, his coordinator and lovely wife, were integral to making our day and ceremony special. Not only did they offer help and guidance on the practicalities leading up to the day but the judge gave a heartfelt and moving ceremony speech that made us feel as if he’d known us for years. He offered the perfect balance of solemnity and humor we hoped for and was so accommodating to all special requests. Thank you both so much for helping us get to the finish!
Vendor response 11/06/2021
Dear Rebecca:
I can't tell you how happy I am that your wedding ceremony and the preparat...
ions leading up to it were everything you hoped for. Judge Marrus and I wish you the very best and we thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE!!
WARMEST REGARDS,
IRIS
Mary H
5.0
10/04/2021
Judge Griffith performed our wedding ceremony this past weekend - it was absolutely perfect! We had a few conference calls to discuss the specifics and he tailored it to be exactly as we requested. Iris was great in communicating any and all details. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 11/06/2021
Dear Mary:
I join Judge Griffith in expressing appreciation for your lovely review. It ...
was my goal to ensure that your ceremony was everything you had hoped it would be. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was our pleasure to serve you. Wishing you all the best,
Iris
IRIS MARRUS, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Melissa B
5.0
9/29/2021
Judge Marrus was fantastic! My fiancée and I are both lawyers and met in a courthouse. We are also different religions. This just made too much sense. We asked for a light, humorous ceremony that was also sincere. It was great and we got so many compliments. Judge Marrus was unbelievable. He researched the place we had our first date, our law practices, and our favorite comedian, then managed to work each of them into the ceremony. It was SO personalized. So much time and effort were put in and it showed. He really surpassed all our expectations even though we had read how wonderful he was. If you don’t absolutely need a religious officiant, use him. Even if you wanted to incorporate some religious elements, he was totally up for it (we just chose not to). Such a kind-hearted, sweet, person. 100% recommend.
Vendor response 11/06/2021
Thank you so much Melissa. It was a sincere pleasure working with you. Judge Marrus and...
I are so happy that you are delighted with your ceremony and we wish you all the very best now and always.
Warmest regards,
Iris
Jennifer B
5.0
9/27/2021
This company was the BEST to work with. From Iris checking in on us throughout our engagement, to their flexibility when our wedding needed to be rescheduled due to covid, I really cannot say enough wonderful things. Judge Henry found a way to make our wedding ceremony very “us”. She spoke so elegantly, made our crowd chuckle at her jokes while tearing up at her beautiful words. She was one of our favorite people to work with, and just the person you would want to be around before AND after such a huge moment. Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without her.
Vendor response 09/27/2021
Hi Jennifer: Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. Judge Henry enjoyed working ...
with you and your husband! We are both very happy that you are pleased with our services. That was our ultimate goal. Wishing you both life's best and thank you again for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE!!
Iris Marrus, CEO
Angelica B
5.0
8/11/2021
Judge Marrus married us this past weekend and everyone is still talking about how wonderful he was! He took the time to get to know us and made the ceremony very personalized. It was a nice mix of funny and serious and captured our love story perfectly.
Likewise, Iris is amazing. She was very responsive and friendly right from the start. She helped with all of the details and made sure all of our requests were met.
I would definitely recommend Judges For Love!
Vendor response 08/11/2021
Dear Angelica: Thank you for your wonderful review. Service to our couples is foremost ...
in our minds and we are so pleased that you, your husband, your family and your guests found the ceremony meaningful and enjoyable. This puts a smile on my face!! Best of luck to you now and always.
Iris Marrus, CEO
JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Yifan Q