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Judges for Love, Inc.

5.0
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best-of-weddings

NY State, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland and Wash.,D.C

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About This Vendor

Award-winning Civil Wedding Officiants

When GOOD MORNING AMERICA wanted a legally authorized, personable and professional officiant for a live TV wedding, they chose JUDGES FOR LOVE. GOOD MORNING AMERICA engaged us to officiate an historic video conference wedding ceremony which aired in Times Square, New York City on May 19, 2020. The New York Times and the New York Daily News wrote featured articles on why having JUDGES FOR LOVE perform your civil ceremony is the best choice. Finding a judge to perform your ceremony might have been difficult, but no more. With one e-mail or phone call, you can have a free consultation with a Supreme Court Justice who will customize your ceremony and transform the commitment of a lifetime into the wedding ceremony you deserve! We service New York State, Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington DC and Maryland!

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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Secular, Spiritual
Wedding Activities
Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

Judges for Love, Inc. Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/15/2022 by L.. P
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!
Response from the Vendor on 01/15/2022
It was such a pleasure to work with you, Lia. I am extremely happy that you are so pleased. Wishing you all the very best now and always. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 8/09/2022 by Jillian C
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 c...
ompleted. Everything about working with Judges for Love was easy and made our wedding planning from afar less stressful. Thank you Iris + team!
Response from the Vendor on 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 y...
our 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.
Reviewed On 7/27/2022 by Brittney R
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 th...
e 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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2022
Dear Brittney: Thank you so very much! I am absolutely thrilled that you and your husband 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 e...
xtra 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
Reviewed On 7/22/2022 by Emily W
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 c...
eremony to match our personalities and relationship.
Response from the Vendor on 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 hus...
band life's greatest gifts. Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 7/10/2022 by Brittany C
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 co...
mmunication. Would 100%, recommend judges for love to everyone!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2022
Dear Brittany: Judge Marrus and I are delighted to know that you felt your ceremony was personal 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.
Reviewed On 6/28/2022 by Ender O
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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2022
Thank you so much for your very kind words. Judge Henry and I are so pleased that you were 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
Reviewed On 6/21/2022 by Maria F
Great to work with!!! So many compliments on our ceremony and Judge Marris. Truly made our day memorable.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2022
Thank you Maria. I am so happy that you loved your ceremony. Judge Marrus is an incredible 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
Reviewed On 6/12/2022 by Bradley B
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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2022
Dear Brad: Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you and your wife loved working 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 weddi...
ng 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
Reviewed On 6/05/2022 by Jennifer L
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 me...
aningful 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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2022
Dear Jennifer: What greater compliment is there than the fact that you said that your wedding 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
Reviewed On 5/22/2022 by Elena O
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.
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2022
Dear Elena: We are so happy that we were able to create a personal, intimate and very meaningful 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 Marr...
us, 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
Reviewed On 5/11/2022 by Feifei C
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 an...
d 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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2022
Dear Feifei: Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. It is our mission 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 mome...
nt 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
Reviewed On 4/28/2022 by Mike&Vikki S
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, straight...
forward 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
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2022
Dear Vikki and Mike: To say that both Judge Marrus and I enjoyed working with you is an understatement. 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
Reviewed On 4/13/2022 by Pablo O
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.
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2022
Dear Paablo: What an absolute pleasure it was to work with you and your wife. Judge Marrus enjoyed meeting your friends and family at your beautiful wedding in Washington, DC and loved performing your ceremony. We are happy for you both an...
d want to thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your most important wedding day! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 2/08/2022 by Karin T
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 g...
et 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.
Response from the Vendor on 02/08/2022
Dear Karin: Thank you so much!! It is very gratifying to know that I was able to help you have a wonderful wedding ceremony. Judge Parker is a consummate professional and most importantly, she is a very kind, caring and thoughtful human bei...
ng. 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.
Reviewed On 11/30/2021 by Elaine P
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 pre...
pared 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.
Response from the Vendor on 02/08/2022
Dear Elaine: Judge Marrus and I are extremely gratified to know that you were so happy with 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 ap...
preciate 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
Reviewed On 11/17/2021 by Kimberly N
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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2021
Dear Kimberly and Tom: Judge Marrus and I are so happy that you both are so happy with your 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 li...
fe has to offer. With appreciation, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 11/07/2021 by Holly h
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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2021
Dear Holly: Thank you for your wonderful review of our services. I am so glad to know you 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.
Reviewed On 11/06/2021 by Roberta W
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!
Response from the Vendor on 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.
Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Rebecca P
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 ceremo...
ny 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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2021
Dear Rebecca: I can't tell you how happy I am that your wedding ceremony and the preparations 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 R...
EGARDS, IRIS
Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Mary H
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 de...
tails. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 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.
Reviewed On 9/29/2021 by Melissa B
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 man...
y 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.
Response from the Vendor on 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
Reviewed On 9/27/2021 by Jennifer B
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.
Response from the Vendor on 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 an...
d thank you again for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE!! Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 8/11/2021 by Angelica B
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 p...
erfectly. 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!
Response from the Vendor on 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.
Reviewed On 8/07/2021 by Yifan Q
Judge Marrus officiated a wonderful wedding ceremony for us last weekend at Central Park. The whole ceremony was so amazing and unforgettable- full of laughter and tears and we enjoyed a lot. Judge Marrus had a few calls with us before the cere...
mony to know about our stories and customized the ceremony for us. He even considered our family members who live abroad and will watch the ceremony recording later. Judge Marrus is very warm, responsible and has a sense of humor. I highly recommend Judges for Love and Judge Marrus for anyone who is looking for an officiant. You will have a special and unforgettable memory that you will cherish forever!
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2021
Thank you Yifan. I am so happy that your wedding ceremony was everything you hoped for. Making sure you and your husband found the ceremony very meaningful was of the utmost importance and we are thrilled your families were able to watch th...
e ceremony recording. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was our great pleasure serving you and your husband. Wishing you all the best now and always, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 7/09/2021 by Janice P
Judge Marrus is just amazing! He made our ceremony full of laughters and we love how he wrote our love story. The best ever! He took time to know us before the ceremony and accommodated all of our requests. Iris is super kind and and is respon...
sive to all the questions we had. Thank you Judge Marrus and Iris!
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2021
Dear Janice: Thank you so much. We are excited and delighted that you and your husband enjoyed your ceremony and the preparation leading up to it. Outstanding service to our couples is the most important goal we have. It was our pleasu...
re to serve you! Wishing you and your husband endless joy and lots of love shared together always. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE! IRIS MARRUS, CEO
Reviewed On 6/16/2021 by Stellina N
Judge Marus married us this past weekend and things could not have gone better. The Judge took the time to get to know us prior to the wedding so that the ceremony could be as personal as possible. We asked him for a light hearted ceremony and ...
he delivered, making our family and friends laugh. We would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021
Judge Marrus and I are very happy to know that your wedding ceremony was everything you hoped it would be. Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to serve you. Warm regards, IRIS MARRUS, CEO
Reviewed On 6/05/2021 by Amanda S
From the moment I spoke to Iris on the phone, I knew we had found the right people to marry us. We connected immediately, as Iris told me about judge Alan having been to my home city in Australia. Iris and Alan were kind, professional and respe...
ctful of our wishes - to have a tiny ceremony during Covid. It was a special day and the perfect little intimate ceremony that was just for us. Thank you Iris & Alan, we couldn't have asked for better support. Carianne and I are so thankful we found you both.
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2021
Dear Amanda: It was our pleasure to make sure you and Carianne could have the wedding you both wanted. You are a lovely couple and we thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE to be an integral part of this wonderful moment in your lives. We ...
wish you every happiness now and always. Warm regards, Iris, IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC
Reviewed On 4/19/2021 by Zoe Y
Iris and Judge Marrus were amazing! They took a day that we were doing as a formality, and made it truly magical. They were both incredible at communicating and making the process as straightforward as possible. Iris even took a bunch of screen...
shots during our ceremony on Zoom so that our family members could fully experience the moment. Highly recommend to anyone in need of an officiant, especially while events are remaining smaller and/or virtual.
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2021
Dear Zoe: Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It is so gratifying to know that we made your wedding such a special event. That is our goal at all times! It was my pleasure to take and send you the photos. Virtual ceremonies h...
ave been in existence only as long as the pandemic and many couples do not realize that a virtual ceremony can be a fulfilling and very happy experience. I am so glad to know you, your husband and families loved the experience. Thank you! Warm regards and all the best, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 4/13/2021 by Daniela C
We came across Judges for Love while looking for someone to officiate our civil ceremony this past weekend. From the very first email I sent inquiring, Iris was beyond lovely to work with and incredibly resourceful and prompt with our communica...
tions. Judge Marrus officiated our ceremony and it was so incredibly wonderful --he took the time prior to get to know me and my fiancé, and made the ceremony personal and very special for us and our entire family. I cannot recommend enough Judges for Love to anyone looking to get married --they were incredible to work with and we will forever cherish this memory!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/13/2021
Dear Daniela: Thank you so much. I can't tell you what a pleasure it was for both Judge Marrus and me to provide our services to you and your husband. You are a lovely and warm couple and we are thrilled that you are so satisfied. I so ap...
preciate your taking the time to write this wonderful review. Many thanks and best of everything to you and Jose now and for all time. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 2/01/2021 by Carol H
Iris and Judge Marrus were understanding with us needing to reschedule TWICE during the pandemic. We loved the flow of our virtual ceremony and Judge Marrus' sense of humor! They really helped make this event lively, funny and enjoyable for wh...
at could've been an awkward online meeting. We could not have asked for anything more.
Response from the Vendor on 07/04/2021
Thank you Carol. It was indeed our pleasure to provide a memorable and very happy wedding ceremony for you which was made all the more important by the continuing pandemic. You and your husband are amongst the pioneers who were able to have...
their wedding on-line!! Wishing you the best, Iris
Reviewed On 11/15/2020 by Sherry E
Iris and Judge Marrus were wonderful to work with! Judge Marrus wrote a perfect ceremony for us and all of our guests enjoyed it. The ceremony was the perfect blend of funny and serious, exactly what my husband and I were looking for. If given ...
the chance to do it over again, we would choose Judges for Love as our officiant.
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2020
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to write a review of our services on the KNOT.  We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience working with us and are gratified that we were able to provide you with the ceremony that was exactly what...
you wanted.    Wishing you and your husband every happiness. Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 11/14/2020 by Maureen O
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Judges for Love. Iris contacted us immediately and arranged to have Judge Pat Henry perform our ceremony. Judge Henry was warm, friendly and easily worked with us to create a perfect ceremony. I ...
highly recommend using Judges for Love!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2020
Dear Maureen. Judge Henry is a very special person and I am thrilled that she officiated your ceremony and you found her to be warm, friendly and easy-to-work-with. I am so glad you enjoyed your wedding and that we were able to provide this ...
in-person but safe service to you especially during COVID. Enjoy married life and thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was a privilege to serve you. Warm regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 11/11/2020 by Eden Y
Judge Marrus and Iris are so wonderful in helping us, all of my friends and family were impressed! They were really responsive, warm, flexible and responsible. Best decision for my wedding ever!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2020
Yidan, I am happy you were satisfied and that your wedding was everything you wanted it to be. The weather was gorgeous, the surroundings were perfect and you were a lovely bride. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your most special...
day and I am happy that your family and friends were able to enjoy your wedding through the magic of video conferencing!!! Best wishes to you and your husband. Warm regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 10/24/2020 by Pooja P
I honestly don't have words to describe how amazing Judges for Love, especially Iris & Judge Marrus are! They handled everything perfectly. Because of COVID-19, we decided on having a small wedding with my husband's immediate family present wit...
h us in-person and my family joining on a Zoom call from India. From the get-go, Judges for Love helped us through everything. This included helping us understand the process of getting online marriage license from NYC's Project Cupid, to arranging a call with the judge for our personalized ceremony, signing the marriage license and keeping us up-to-date on all other matters. Not once did we feel lost or confused about what to expect from a zoom wedding! Judge Marrus, who was also on the zoom call, did a splendid job, turning the ceremony into a heartfelt, cheery, emotional & funny event! Everyone loved it, including my parents in India, who aren't used to an American-style wedding! If you want your perfect ceremony, just the way you dreamed, I wholeheartedly recommend going for Judges for Love. They will ensure everything goes smoothly and stress-free! Thanks a million to Iris and Judge Marrus.
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2020
Thank you Pooja: It was such a pleasure working with you!! I have to say that your preparation for the wedding was outstanding. Your home was set with flowers and was simply beautiful. Judge Marrus and I were happy to be of service to ...
you, your husband and your family. We appreciate your having chosen us to officiate your virtual wedding ceremony and your ceremony was proof that a virtual one can be as beautiful and meaningful as one done in person. Celebrate well and be happy. Sending warm regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 10/13/2020 by Mary H
Our experience with Judges For Love was exceptional! Iris is so incredibly kind and helpful. She basically took care of everything so that I didn't have anything to worry about. Judge Marrus was fantastic - his words made the ceremony much more...
meaningful than I ever expected it to be. I cannot say enough good things about this vendor. You will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2020
Thank you Mary. We loved working with you too and both Judge Marrus and I are so gratified that we were able to relieve your concerns and make everything run smoothly and easy for you. What can I say but thank you sincerely for acknowledgin...
g your good experience with us. Wishing you, your husband and your families all good things. Warm regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 10/02/2020 by William T
Anyone who is looking for a Judge or officiant to perform their wedding should look no further! Judges for Love, exceeded absolutely all of our expectations, even during these super challenging times. Iris, is available day and night to answer ...
any questions. She even helped us obtain our marriage certificate when we had trouble in NYC. Her husband, Judge Marrus, was fantastic as well. He spoke to us multiple times before the ceremony to learn intimate details he could during the ceremony. He asked our opinion multiple times to make sure that everything was exactly as we wanted and even managed to focus while our dog was not cooperating at times. You will not be disappointed if you hire Judges for Love for your ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2020
Dear Bill: Thank you so much for your wonderful review. You and your wife were an absolute joy to work with and it was such a pleasure to help you plan your perfect ceremony. My husband truly enjoyed officiating for you as well and we wish...
you and your wife every happiness now and in the future. With my best regards, Iris
Reviewed On 8/29/2020 by Bonan L
We worked with Iris and Judge Marrus for our wedding and the ceremony went smooth. We had a 1-hour consultation session with Judge Marrus before the wedding and he detailed a humorous introductory of our love story. I would recommend Judge Marr...
us to all the couples who seek a civil ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2020
Dear Bonan: Thank you for the honor and privilege of working with you to create your wedding ceremony. During these difficult times of COVID-19, your wedding was a moment of real joy and celebration and we were thrilled to be able to officiat...
e for you. We wish you and your bride every happiness. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation! With warm regards, Iris Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 8/23/2020 by Dina C
From start to finish Judges for Love was amazing. Iris was warm, helpful, and efficient as she made the arrangements. Judge Marrus took the time to speak to the bride and groom twice before the ceremony. One the day of the wedding Judge Ma...
rrus arrived early and made sure the paperwork was done correctly which we all appreciated. The wedding ceremony itself was absolutely perfection-- Judge Marrus clearly paid close attention to everything that was said during his conversations with the couple and created a ceremony that was personal and warm. He injected some humor into the ceremony while still recognizing the seriousness of the wedding vows. Long after Judge Marrus left every guest mentioned about how perfectly he captured the moment and how fortunate we were to have him officiate.
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2020
Dear Dina: What words can I use to express how much I enjoyed working with you to create a wonderful wedding ceremony for your daughter and son-in-law. Both Judge Marrus and I so much appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. It truly w...
as an honor and a privilege to perform this wedding and extremely gratifying to know you and your family were so happy. Sending Warmest regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO
Reviewed On 8/23/2020 by Joshua L
Judge Marrus did an absolutely amazing job with our ceremony! He and Iris made the entire process fun and simple. He was even able to surprise us during the ceremony with anecdotes we forgot we told, research into the restaurant we had our firs...
t date at, and had everyone laughing. It was the perfect balance of funny, romantic, and sweet. We highly recommend Judges for Love and will be telling all of our friends to use them in the future :).
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2020
Dear Josh: What an absolute joy it was to work with you and your wife to create your ceremony. In spite of the problems COVID presented, we were able to make sure you had your wonderful wedding! Thank you for your kind words. We look forw...
ard to your vow renewal next year!! Warm regards, Iris Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 8/17/2020 by Vanessa S
We can't even begin to describe how perfect our ceremony turned out. Iris Marrus was so wonderful to work with and Judge Alan Marrus made our ceremony feel so special. He really took the time to ask questions about us and even did a little rese...
arch into it ! He made sure the ceremony was light hearted with the right touch of romance just like we wanted! 10/10 on our end and would definitely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2020
Dear Vanessa: It was an absolute pleasure helping you and your husband plan your ceremony. It was especially meaningful considering the obstacles created by COVID. I cannot tell you how happy Judge Marrus and I are that everything was wonde...
rful and we wish you both life's greatest joys. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE and thank you for letting others know that we served you well.
Reviewed On 7/23/2020 by Carolyn J
We had such a great time preparing for our wedding with Iris and Judge Marrus. They were very attentive to detail and truly got to know us. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we had to cancel our wedding. They were extremely understanding and sent...
a refund. We wish we had to opportunity to have them at our wedding, but we are glad to have met them!
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2020
Dear Carolyn: Judge Marrus and I were truly saddened by the events of COVID-19 that caused you to cancel your planned wedding. It was our pleasure to have spoken to you and worked with you through the planning stages. We wish you every hap...
piness, lots of love and good health. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE and thank you for acknowledging our service to you. All the best, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 6/13/2020 by Sarah C
We had a wonderful experience with Judges for Love! We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid-19, but decided to still get married on our original date in a small ceremony with just immediate family. Iris and Judge Brunetti were so patient, h...
elpful, and accommodating as we took time to figure out our revised plans. Judge Brunetti made us feel comfortable and took time to get to know us as a couple through a detailed questionnaire and several phone conversations (he had also offered to meet in person, but we were unable due to social distancing). The ceremony was beautifully personalized, reflective of our personalities and our relationship, and exactly what we had hoped for. Judge Brunetti is an excellent public speaker; during the ceremony he was fluid, confident in leading us through the steps, and kept it lighthearted. It was also so convenient that Judge Brunetti handled the paperwork for us after the ceremony -- we've already received our marriage certificate in the mail just one week later. We highly recommend Judges for Love!
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2020
Dear Sarah: Judge Brunetti and I are delighted that you enjoyed your wedding day and that your ceremony was "beautifully personalized." Our main goal is to make sure that you have the very best experience possible. In spite of COVID-19, LO...
VE CONQUERS ALL!! Best wishes to you and Zach and thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE! Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 6/07/2020 by Andrea M
When our long planned wedding was postponed we were of course pretty bummed out. But then we decided to turn our lemons into lemonade and get married on our originally planned wedding date. I reached out to Judges for Love seeing they were offe...
ring virtual ceremonies and am so glad that I did! Iris was so helpful and worked through a number of things with me like NYC Project Cupid. Judge Marrus performed a truly lovely ceremony for us over zoom and so our friends and family were still able to share the moment with us! They really did so much to make the day truly memorable to my new husband (!!) and me !
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2020
Dear Andrea: I am so happy that you were able to "turn lemons into lemonade" by having your virtual ceremony officiated by Judge Marrus. It was my pleasure to assist you in working things out and the fact that you had a "truly lovely ceremony...
" puts a smile on my face. In spite of this pandemic, it is so gratifying to know that we can bring happiness to wonderful couples like you and your husband. Wishing you both every happiness, lots of love and of course, the best of health. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE! Best Regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 6/06/2020 by Candice T
What a wonderful experience! Judge Marrus and his wife, Iris, are exceptionally kind and warm people who genuinely share in the excitement for the love and union of the couple they are marrying. They take the time to form a special bond with th...
em and tailor the ceremony to the format that most suits them. We chose a traditional style with some humor, and it was just that! With their personalized ceremony, they put smiles all around; the feedback from our guests was moving, as well. Combine that with their efficiency and promptness in guiding us with the necessary paperwork, their flexibility and the ease with which they organized everything and we have perfection! It is a moment that we will cherish forever and we are so grateful to them.
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2020
Dear Candice: It was such an absolute pleasure to be able to provide your virtual wedding. What a wonderful couple you and your husband are and we thank you for giving us the honor of planning and officiating your ceremony! How wonderful it...
is to know that your family and friends watching found the ceremony moving and enjoyable. Making you, your husband and family happy was our ultimate goal. Wishing you life's best. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was a privilege to serve you. Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 2/19/2020 by Aimee H
We are so happy we went with Judges for Love for our fall ceremony. Judge Marrus took time to get to know us, asked incisive questions to understand the type of ceremony we most wanted (even when we weren’t entirely sure!) and did his own resea...
rch to come up with a couple surprise details in telling our story. Iris was prompt, friendly and clear during our planning process. Judge Marrus showed up early on the day of and did a great job running a ceremony that was fun but reflected the importance of the day. He was a hit with a family and friends as well. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2020
Thank you so much Aimee. It was absolutely our pleasure to work with you and to create your unique ceremony. We are delighted that your family and friends enjoyed your ceremony and were able to share in your joy. We wish you all the very be...
st and thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your special day! Warmly, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 1/09/2020 by Veronica H
Judge Marrus and Iris helped make our dream of a Central Park wedding on New Year's Day a reality! My husband and I thought a wedding had to be a solemm, intimidating experience, but from our very first consult with Judge Marrus, we were pleasa...
ntly surprised with how easily we all laughed together. He took time to get to know us, and we knew immediately we wanted him to officiate our wedding. His approach to ceremonies carries both the gravitas of a Supreme Court Justice and caring of a person passionate about helping couples experience some of the happiest moments of their lives! The whole booking process is efficient, and while we had hiccups with the suit and cake, we never once worried about our officiant. We feel immense gratitude to Judges for Love, and are still moved to tears by how special Judge Marrus made the ceremony. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 01/09/2020
Dear Veronica: It is so gratifying to know that you and your husband were delighted with your ceremony and the preparations leading up to it. We take pride and pleasure in making sure that you have the very best wedding ceremony possible. ...
Thank you for sharing your experience with other couples looking for a legitimate officiant for their wedding. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO Judges for Love
Reviewed On 12/30/2019 by Cora C
We had the ceremony of our dreams all thanks to Judges for Love. We were having trouble finding an officiant but when we ran across Judges for Love online and Judge Marrus we knew we had finally found our officiant. Both Judge Marrus and the CE...
O Iris were an absolute delight to work with. Both were so responsive to us whenever we had a question. They truly care and clearly have a passion for their work. They took the time and effort to get to know us as a couple and learn our story so that they could tailor the best ceremony possible for us. They patiently guided us through the process and provided such helpful guidance. Their genuine care is immediately apparent. They both felt like family by the time our wedding day arrived! We received and continue to receive constant compliments on our ceremony, particularly praises for Judge Marrus whose officiating impressed and greatly delighted our guests. Thank you Judges for Love for making our ceremony a dream come true.
Response from the Vendor on 01/09/2020
Dear Cora: I am thrilled that you found us and that we provided the wedding ceremony "of your dreams." Thank you for your warm and lovely review. Working with you and your husband and guiding you through the process was truly a delight. ...
You are part of our close-knit family of couples for whom we have created and officiated unique wedding ceremonies. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It has been an honor and a privilege to know you! Warmest regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 12/08/2019 by Kay B
Judges for Love was the perfect fit for our wedding, as we were looking for a traditional, yet secular ceremony. Judge Marrus took the time to get to know us and learn our story. He tailored the ceremony to fit our needs and kept our guests e...
ntertained. After the wedding, many guests told us how much they enjoyed the ceremony and thought the judge did a fantastic job.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2019
Dear Kay: Thank you so much. We were absolutely delighted to work with you and to make your ceremony such a special time for you. After all, the ceremony is the most significant and important part of a wedding day. We appreciate the kind...
words and wish you the very best. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE!! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 11/16/2019 by Caitlin T
I don’t know where to begin. Judges for love was THE best, easiest and kindest vendor out there. Iris was so easy to work with and she matched us with Judge John Brunetti who could not have been more of a perfect fit. Judge Brunetti took the ti...
me to get to know us as a couple and made our ceremony so special. During our ceremony he was fluid and made the whole thing just so special. On top of how great he was during the ceremony he helped us out during the rehearsal with coordinating and getting everyone feeling at ease and ready for the big day. Judges for Love was so great and i would recommend it to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2019
Dear Caitlin: We are so gratified that you found working with us easy and happy. We strive to make our couples feel special and to provide the very best wedding ceremony! I know Judge Brunetti shares my sentiment and enjoyed working with y...
ou. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. We wish you the very best!! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 11/11/2019 by Cheryl E
I’m Catholic and my husband is Jewish so we wanted an officiant with no religious ties. I found Judge Allan Marrus and his wife Iris on The Knot and holy sweetness. Iris is reliable (often answering our emails minutes after we sent them) and Ju...
dge Marrus is a sweetheart. He told us that he and his wife dedicated their retired lives to making sure couples have beautiful wedding ceremonies. I had told the judge that I knew my husband was a keeper when he bought me chocolate covered pretzels to the movies on our second date. Half way through the ceremony Judge Marrus told the story, and then presented us with a giant bag of chocolate covered pretzels. He was funny and thoughtful, giving us a ceremony we will always remember in the best light.
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2019
Dear Cheryl: It was such a pleasure working with you and Glen. What a lovely couple you are!! I am very happy that you both enjoyed your ceremony and found it to be meaningful and heartfelt. Thank you for your lovely review. It is grati...
fying to know that we were able to make your wedding day so special. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. We wish you all the best. Please keep in touch! Fondly, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 11/01/2019 by Rachel M
Judge Sheryl Parker officiated our wedding and we couldn't be happier. She did such a wonderful job and was a pleasure to work with. We can't recommend Judges for Love enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2019
Dear Rachel: Both Judge Parker and I appreciate your kind words and are so delighted that you were happy with your ceremony. It was a pleasure to work with you and to serve you. Wishing you all the very best and thank you for choosing JUDG...
ES FOR LOVE! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Maggie S
It was such a pleasure to have Judge Marrus officiate our ceremony. Our venue recommended Judges for Love (and Judge Marrus) and I can definitely see why! He was the HIT of our wedding! Many of our guests are still talking about what a wonderfu...
l job he did. He made us feel so comfortable throughout the planning and especially on our big day. He took the time to get to know us and set up several calls prior to the wedding to learn about our preferences for the ceremony, what we liked/didn't, anyone specific we wanted to make mention of, etc. He was funny and even handled our crazy-person crasher who ran down the aisle in the middle of the ceremony perfectly. His wife, Iris, was wonderful and very responsive all throughout the planning and even helped ensure that we had the right documents on hand to apply for our license for us based on where we lived in the city. What a special memory to have a retired NY State Supreme Court Judge marry us, too! I cannot say enough good things about Judge Marrus and the entire experience!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2019
Dear Maggie: It was our pleasure to work with you and to create your very special and customized wedding ceremony!! I am so happy to hear that your guests and family loved the ceremony. Judge Marrus always goes out of his way to create the ...
most meaningful and heartfelt ceremonies on this most important occasion! Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an honor and privilege to serve you. Wishing you the very best, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Christine M
If you're looking for someone to marry you, look no further. Iris and Judge Henry were a dream to work with! Iris was always prompt and clear with her communication and I never worried that I had forgotten something or that something wouldn't b...
e covered. Judge Henry was so gracious with her time, we had two separate hour long phone calls to solidify the ceremony contents and get to know each other. She gave a beautiful speech about us to start off, and people loved what she said and the vows she asked us to recite so much, several people asked for copies for their own ceremonies! My husband and I are a pretty goofy couple and she easily rolled with every joke we made and several of her own based on what we said. We absolutely adored Judge Henry and I cannot recommend Judges for Love enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2019
Dear Christine: Thank you for your kind words. I can't tell you how much it means to know that you found working with JUDGES FOR LOVE a very easy and enjoyable process. That is always my goal!! Judge Henry enjoyed working with you and pr...
eparing and officiating your wedding. I am thrilled to know how happy you are with your ceremony! Thank you so much for your very kind words and for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you. Wishing you all the very best, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Steven D
Judge Alan Marrus was incredible! His ceremony was so funny and heartfelt! He incorporated everything we asked for in the ceremony and he was a pleasure to work with. We could not have been happier with him and would recommend his services to a...
nyone looking for an officiant for their wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2019
Dear Steven: How wonderful to know you were so happy with your ceremony and with working with Judge Marrus. He is a consummate professional and an extremely kind and caring person (I should know-- he is my husband!) It was our pleasure to ...
work with you and to provide you with the ceremony you will always remember and cherish. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. Wishing you the very best, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 10/19/2019 by Cindi O
I used this company for my wedding on 10-6-2019 in Staten Island, N.Y. Judge Suzanne Mondo officiated my ceremony and she was very pleasant and wonderful to work with prior to the ceremony and was timely and professional on the day of the actua...
l ceremony, and wrote a beautiful speech, vows, etc., and also was organized and made sure we and our witnesses signed our marriage license before getting caught up in the festivities of the cocktail hour. We received our marriage certificate in the mail 11 days later so she didn't waste time mailing our signed license to the marriage bureau, which I also appreciated. Iris Marrus, the CEO of Judges for Love, was also a pleasure to correspond with via email and clearly explained the pricing, protocol, etc., and continued to follow up with me throughout the whole process.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2019
Hi Cindi: Thank you for your lovely review. Judge Mondo is a professional and more importantly, she is a caring and kind person. I am delighted that you found her wonderful to work with and I know she will be so happy to know your ceremony...
was everything you wanted it to be. It was my pleasure to work with you and to make this process a very easy and enjoyable one. Planning a wedding can be a stressful experience and my focus is on eliminating the angst of picking the right officiant and making the process of creating your unique ceremony simple. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you! Wishing you the best, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 10/17/2019 by Samantha J
I cannot say enough about Judges for Love. Iris is such an absolute pleasure to work with. She is warm. passionate, and cares about what they do and you feel secure working with her. My Judge was The Honorable Patricia Henry, and she was aweso...
me on our wedding day. Calm, collected, and extremely kind. It honestly felt like I was there with family. I can just sum it up to there was nothing to worry about. I would definitely choose them for your NYC wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2019
Samantha, thank you for your very kind remarks. It is true that I am passionate about making my couples happy. There is no greater joy than making sure couples are confident and comfortable throughout this process and anything I can do to fa...
cilitate that is my sincere pleasure. Judge Henry is a very caring and lovely, experienced professional who always does her very best. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. You were a pleasure to work with! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 10/10/2019 by Amanda V
This review is long overdue. We couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Judges for Love! The Honorable Judge Marrus officiated our wedding on August 10, 2019 and again on August 24, 2019. Yes - we asked for the Judge to officiate for u...
s TWICE, which he was more than willing to do, even on short notice: "The couple loves each other so much they couldn't wait 2 more weeks." We couldn't be more grateful! The Judge was affable, accommodating, and ultimately set the tone for our amazing wedding! The judge delivered timely jokes, endearing sentiments, and captured the essence of our relationship perfectly. Our guests loved him! Both the Judge & his wife Iris (who runs the show behind the scenes) were attentive, quick to respond to our calls/emails, and ready to adapt to our needs. Prior to our wedding, the Judge and his wife setup a number of phone conferences to get to know us & our story, and to ensure they could do everything possible to make our ceremony perfect. They absolutely delivered! We would recommend Judges for Love to any couple looking for an officiant that will undoubtedly provide the ceremony of their dreams. Thank you Iris & Judge Marrus!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2019
Judge Marrus and I both are so happy that you, your husband, your guests and families enjoyed both the ceremonies. Having two ceremonies really is quite unique and wonderful!! Judge Marrus thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and officiating for ...
you as I enjoyed helping you along the way. The judge was happy to accommodate your wishes in every way and he and I are thrilled that everything worked out optimally. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE!! Warm regards, Iris
Reviewed On 10/02/2019 by Jamie D
I am so happy I found Judges for Love online! Iris was so helpful and kind through every step of the process. Judge William McCarthy was so friendly, and made the process so easy. He did such a great job, and captured exactly what we wanted f...
or our ceremony. Highly recommend Judges for Love!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2019
It was a sincere pleasure working with you and helping to create a wonderful ceremony for your most important day. I am so glad you found both Judge McCarthy and me helpful and friendly and that we made the whole process easy for you. That ...
was our goal. Wishing you all the very best and thank you! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 9/29/2019 by Marcie R
Judge Marrus and Iris Marrus are amazing and exceptionally kind. I knew from the first phone conversation that Judge Marrus was the one to perform our ceremony. It was sweet and thoughtful. He made our day so special! They are truly the best.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2019
So happy you are happy, Marcie. It is of utmost importance to us that you have a most wonderful experience. We absolutely loved working with you. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 9/01/2019 by Heidi L
We knew from our first call with Judge Marrus that he would be perfect to help make our ceremony ‘us’ and special. And he delivered; it was the perfect balance of fun and intimate. Judge Marrus and Iris are not only a class act, but a pleasure ...
to deal with. Could not recommend highly enough.
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2019
Dear Heidi and Simon: I am so glad you chose JUDGES FOR LOVE for your wedding ceremony and am thrilled we could serve you. The journey you made from Australia to the US is long and arduous and having our consultations required coordinating o...
ur schedules over a 16 hour time difference. But none of this got in the way of making a wonderful and memorable wedding ceremony. The surprise you planned during the ceremony, Heidi, worked out beautifully and Simon, I hope it made it made you smile. Judge Marrus enjoyed meeting and working with you and your wedding coordinator, Elodie. The song he played by Peter Allen called "I still call Australia home" during your ceremony, I hope, made you and your Australian guests feel at home here in New York City. Please consider New York your second home. Thank you again and wishing you both every happiness. Safe trip back to Brisbane. Fondly, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 8/15/2019 by Danielle G
My husband George and I were so, so lucky to be able to have Judge Alan Marrus marry us. He and his wife Iris are GEMS in every way. Besides being a legendary NY Judge (which is awesome in its own right), he is warm, engaging, moving and beyond...
lovely. He and Iris put us at ease, and on the day of the wedding, his ceremony was just so memorable! So funny and detailed and thoughtful, and a treat for us and our guests. He absolutely set the tone to our wedding day and was a joy to work with (as was Iris!), an experience for which we are grateful. If you are lucky enough to find Judge Marrus and he is available on your wedding day -- book him! You won't be sorry. He's the best!
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2019
Dear Danielle: It made me smile to be able to help you create your perfect wedding ceremony by engaging Judge Marrus, who loved working with you, and by making this process easy for you. There is nothing I would rather do than make couples ...
like you and George happy. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. Judge Marrus joins me in wishing you both nothing but happiness now and in the future. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 8/13/2019 by Marielle A
We were so pleased with Judge Parker and her special words chosen for our ceremony. She was punctual, professional, and such a pleasure to work with! We had a call to discuss the ceremony, she provided some great suggestions and made the planni...
ng process very easy. Thank you Judges for Love (especially Iris and Judge Parker!) for making our special day one to remember! -Marielle and Zac
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2019
Dear Marielle: It is so gratifying to know that you and your husband found working with JUDGES FOR LOVE and having Judge Sheryl Parker officiate for you so pleasurable. We would have it no other way. Thank you so much for letting us know h...
ow you feel and we appreciate your engaging us for your most important day!! Wishing you both all the best now and always. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 8/11/2019 by Shana M
Judge Marrus is amazing. He created a personalized ceremony for us based on what we wanted not just a typical ceremony. We even included a poem and prayer for our ceremony and he beautifully incorporated everything together. Even before the cer...
emony, Judge Marrus and present and helpful with anything we needed. I would highly recommend this team for anyone that wants a reasonably priced flexible and awesome officiant. Thank you Judge Marrus and Iris!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Dear Shana: Thank you so much. I know Judge Marrus took great care in creating your special ceremony and enjoyed officiating for you very much. We so appreciate your kind words and wish you and your husband every happiness. Thank you for...
choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 8/07/2019 by Mary G
We could not have asked for a better officiant than the Honorable Suzanne Mondo with Judges for Love. She worked with us to create a beautiful ceremony while making the entire process stress free. While we had some idea of want we wanted in the...
ceremony, we did not provide Judge. Mondo with explicit instructions or specific vows that we wanted to recite. However, by taking the time to get to know us and our story, Judge Mondo was able to put together a wonderful recitation of how my partner and I fell in love and put together a perfect set of vows that captured everything that we wanted. All of the guests remarked how wonderful the ceremony was and what a good job Judge Mondo did. As one would expect for a former judge, she walked us through the formal paperwork and made sure all of it was completed as required. Having a former judge officiate adds a unique and memorable touch to a wedding, but the reason to chose Judges for Love is what a remarkable job they do.
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2019
Dear Mary: I am so happy that your ceremony was everything you could have hoped it would be. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. We wish you all the happiness in the world. Warm regards, Iris
Reviewed On 7/08/2019 by elizabeth p
Judge Marrus made our ceremony personal , funny and very sentimental . Family members of ours said they are not criers and we’re emotional during our ceremony . Both judge Marrus and Iris answered every email within a very short amount of time ...
which made wedding planning much less stressful . I would recommend him to everyone . My husband and I thank you for making the ceremony our most favorite part of our wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2019
Dear Elizabeth: Thank you for your wonderful review. Judge Marrus and I are so pleased that you were happy with the process and most importantly, were happy with your ceremony. We wish you all good things and thank you for choosing JUDGES...
FOR LOVE! Warm regards, Iris
Reviewed On 7/06/2019 by Kiera M
Judges for Love is your best choice for an elegant and poignant ceremony that captures the spirit of the bride and groom. We were married by Judge Marrus recently and could not be happier with the experience from beginning to end. After just tw...
o phone calls he was able to speak on the story of our relationship with passion and humor, and we had flexibility to add touches or personalize as we wanted. Judge Marrus exuded warmth and was also professional and reliable, arriving early to our wedding venue. Many of our guests and vendors made a point to compliment the ceremony he conducted. We are thrilled we chose Judges for Love.
Response from the Vendor on 07/06/2019
Dear Kiera: We are thrilled that you, Dan and your guests were so happy with your ceremony. Judge Marrus very much enjoyed preparing and officiating for you. Thank you for your accolades - it means so much to us. We wish you both endless...
happiness, good health, prosperity and lots of LOVE shared together. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 6/30/2019 by Amanda T
We cannot say enough good things about Iris and Judge Marrus!!  About six weeks ahead of the big day, our planned venue fell through.    They not only helped ease our worries but also used their experience to help offer us solutions.   And  we ...
were amazed by Judge Marrus' ability to take a couple of conversations with us and turn that into such a personal ceremony for our loved ones to witness.   Their combined talents and personalities were not only a big help  along the way but also made an already special day even more unique to us.     We are beyond grateful for their services!! 
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2019
Dear Amanda: Having a wedding venue suddenly fall through is so unnerving and I totally understood how upset you and your husband were. But, as I told you then, we would work it out and that you would have a great wedding day. I am so glad ...
everything turned out so well. It was our pleasure to do whatever we could to makes things work! Judge Marrus and I both wish you all the best now and in the future!! May all your dreams come true. Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Paul S
Judges for Love was a pleasure to work with. We made a decision to elope and put our plan into action with less than a month to the big day. We're from Connecticut, but the ceremony was in Cooperstown, New York. Iris responded quickly to our in...
quiry and matched us with a judge near our wedding location. She also helped make sure that we understood the legal details on getting our license in New York State. Iris made this a worry-free process for us and found just the right person to officiate. She was responsive and enthusiastic throughout. It was a good feeling knowing that she was keeping tabs on things and was committed to making the day a success for us. Judge McCarthy was fantastic. Like Iris, he was responsive, enthusiastic, and sensitive to our wishes for the day. Our initial meeting was very comfortable and he was quite accommodating in meeting our schedule. Judge McCarthy had a beautiful ceremony to start with, and we worked together to make changes that fit the occasion and make it personal and special for us. It felt at the end of the ceremony that we had been more than just "married;" we were sent out into the world with genuine warmth and good wishes. Thank you, Iris, and thank you, Judge William McCarthy, for making this important day special!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Dear Paul: It was such a pleasure working with you! I am glad that all went very well and that you enjoyed working with Judge McCarthy. I know Judge McCarthy joins me in wishing you and Tom all the very best and thank you so much for choosi...
ng JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was a privilege to serve you!! Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE,INC.
Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Jacqueline R
Best officiants ever!!! I am so incredibly happy we chose Judges for Love to officiate our ceremony!!! We worked with Judge Marrus who spent lots of time getting to know us in our consultation and follow up call. He gave us lots of tips for ge...
tting the marriage license, listened attentively to our story of how we met and what we were looking for, and tailored the ceremony to us. As he officiated, we were laughing and crying and as he closed the ceremony, played our favorite song. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish and I’m so happy we found Judges for Love!!! Thank you Iris and Judge Marrus!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Dear Jacqueline: Judge Marrus enjoyed creating your very special ceremony and officiating for you! I know he took particular pleasure in making sure to play your favorite song during the ceremony. The judge and I couldn't be happier that you...
are so pleased. Making our couples happy is our ultimate goal. Judge Marrus and I wish you all the very best. Thank you so much for choosing us for your most important day!! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 6/11/2019 by Stephanie P
Judge Marrus and his wife Iris are two amazing people. They were so easy to work with, they made planning effortless. Judge Marrus did a wonderful job at tailoring the ceremony to be personal to us while keeping our guests laughing and engaged....
Iris is so sweet and made the whole process enjoyable. They truly made our day special.
Reviewed On 5/30/2019 by Cali E
Both Iris and Judge Marrus were very easy to work with and excellent communicators. We only had 2 telephone calls with Judge Marrus for him to get to know us and to find out how we wanted our ceremony to go. And yet someone he captured us perfe...
ctly and gave us the ceremony we wanted! Several people asked how we knew the Judge because they assumed we all knew each other based on the way he spoke about us! Fantastic job, highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Dear Cali: Thank you so much. It is so gratifying to know that you were satisfied and very happy working with Judge Marrus and I. We too enjoyed working with you and are delighted that your wedding ceremony was exactly what you wanted it t...
o be. That is of paramount importance to us. Wishing you both the very best! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 5/21/2019 by Leah S
We had the most perfect wedding ceremony thanks to Judge Marrus! He and his wife, Iris were such a pleasure to work with and made sure we were completely prepared on our wedding day. We are so lucky to have found them! Our ceremony was everythi...
ng we dreamed it would be and more. We are forever grateful to Judge Marrus and Judges for Love!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Dear Leah: Having you say that your ceremony was everything you dreamed it would be and more makes me so happy. I know that Judge Marrus thoroughly enjoyed creating your special ceremony and both he and I are thrilled that you are delighte...
d. Thank you so much for letting us know that your ceremony was a great success!! Wishing you all the best. Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 5/21/2019 by Oona M
Judge Sheryl Parker was such a wonderful officiant. Her ceremony was beyond our expectations. She crafted a beautiful speech, tied together our relationship story into a heartfelt and touching narrative and guided the ceremony with her calm and...
authoritative presence. We will remember her care and warmth with the best feelings as we look back on our wedding for years to come. Thank you, Judge Parker! Iris was also prompt, communicative and efficient as the Judges for Love contact and coordinator!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Dear Oona: Judge Parker was very happy to learn that you enjoyed the special ceremony she crafted for you. I am equally delighted and NOT surprised to know that her caring and warm personality shone through during the process of and officia...
ting of your wedding ceremony. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with me. Wishing you the very best. Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 5/01/2019 by Cornelia R
"My husband Peter and I were sincerely blessed to have found Judges for Love online when seeking a wedding officiant to perform our ceremony in the Shakespeare Garden in Central Park on Shakespeare's birthday. Despite the short notice we gave t...
hem, Iris and Judge Marrus were absolutely lovely and incredibly supportive throughout the arrangements. They made our wedding so deeply moving and personal that I am literally tearing up as I type this. I'm a novelist and my husband is an actor, and we met because he took out the film option on my first book, then became best friends, and fell in love. Iris brought a copy of that novel with her to the Shakespeare Garden, and Judge Marrus said, as he performed our ceremony, 'you two are the first couple I've ever married who met because of a book...' They are gracious, witty, warm, and lovely people whom it has been our great pleasure to get to know. From the moment we met, they felt like family--in the best possible way. I had the 'something old... something borrowed, and something blue' part of the old wedding adage covered, but Iris and Judge Marrus were the 'something new' who truly made our day perfect. Long may they reign!"
Response from the Vendor on 05/10/2019
Dear Cornelia and Peter: What an absolute pleasure it was to work with you and to provide Judge Marrus to officiate your wedding ceremony. We couldn't have asked for nicer people with whom to work. Judge Marrus and I are grateful for your ...
kind words and we look forward to having a continued friendship with you both. We wish you life's greatest joys to enjoy together. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you! Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 1/14/2019 by Richard O
Recently our daughter was married in upstate New York at a grand hotel and wanted a classic civil ceremony. We were fortunate to find Judges for Love ! Iris was fantastic to work with and paired us with Judge Suzanne Mondo. Judge Mondo worke...
d with the bride and groom to create a ceremony that traced the path of their love and reflected the joy and happiness of this special day. As parents of the bride, this was the most important part of the day. Judge Mondo did not let us down! It was a perfect ceremony! Many of the guests echoed our sentiments! We highly recommend Judges for Love, especially Judge Mondo !
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2019
I can't tell you how happy I am that your family and guests were delighted with the ceremony. Judge Mondo is a consummate professional and an extraordinarily nice person. Your satisfaction and happiness and that of your daughter and son-in-...
law are most important!! Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an honor and privilege to provide our services to you. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE,INC.
Reviewed On 1/01/2019 by Samantha P
Words cannot express how truly wonderful Judges for Love and Judge Marrus are. His ceremony was exactly what we wanted; it was humorous, succinct and tailored just for us. It made a already amazing day absolutely perfect. Also, since we are big...
animal lovers, Judge Marrus brought his dog, which we appreciated since our cats couldn't be there. Book now (Iris is amazing and will make the process smooth and simple)!
Response from the Vendor on 01/01/2019
Dear Samantha: Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad that Judges for Love was able to officiate for you and provide a meaningful ceremony tailored for you. Judge Marrus and I are grateful for your acknowledgement and we thank you....
Charlie, the dog was a willing and happy stand-in for your cats and enjoyed the wedding!! It was an honor and a privilege to serve you. Wishing you and your husband all the very best. Warm regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 12/16/2018 by SOON OH J
Having Judge Marrus as our officiant was the best decision for our wedding. My wife and I were very appreciative of him and Iris Marrus starting from the first phone conversation. He took the time to really get to know us in order to customize ...
our ceremony. Also, at the ceremony he made the ceremony really special and helped us to feel really comfortable. My wife and I will definitely recommend Judges for Love to my family and friends. Thanks a lot Judge Marrus!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2018
Dear Soon Oh and Jessica: Judge Marrus and I thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your wedding ceremony. It was truly an honor and a privilege to serve you. Your happiness is our reward. Happy holidays ...
and Happy New Year! Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 12/13/2018 by Cindy S
This past November, Judge Alan Marrus was our officiant at our dream wedding at the Gramercy Park Hotel in NYC. He did a wonderful job! He was charming and funny. His remarks were beautiful. He truly made our ceremony special. Additionally, his...
lovely wife Iris was a pleasure to work with in the months and weeks prior to the wedding. I highly recommend Judges for Love !
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2018
Dear Cindy: Thank you for your terrific review. It was such a pleasure working with you and your husband to plan you ceremony and I am delighted that you were pleased. For Judge Marrus, the entire Judges for Love team and myself, the greate...
st reward is to make our couples happy on this most important occasion. It was our joy and our honor to serve you. Happy holidays and Happy New Year. Wishing you all the very best now and in the future. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Jake D
I highly recommend Judges for Love. I can't begin to describe how amazing Judge Marrus was performing our marriage. Judge Marrus took our story and crafted it into a funny and witty, but still serious and beautiful ceremony. Almost every guest ...
at the wedding had a comment along the lines of "it was the best ceremony we have ever witnessed." Prior to the ceremony, working with both Judge Marrus and Iris Marrus was an absolute pleasure. They were both available to answer any questions that we had and provide us with guidance for obtaining our marriage license.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Thank you so much, Jake. It was our pleasure and privilege to serve you and an absolute delight working with you. Wishing you all the very best! Thank you again for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your wedding ceremony! Warm regards, Iris M...
arrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 10/20/2018 by Kelly T
Judge Marrus performed our wedding ceremony this summer and was a big part of making our wedding fun and hassle-free. His kindness and calm demeanor were exactly what we were looking for. He took the time to get to know us in order to customize...
our ceremony and helped us realize our vision for a meaningful transformation of our relationship. It seemed as though he was already a part of our family. We spent some time considering who would officiate our wedding - who was best suited for an LGBTQ wedding - and we couldn't have made a better choice. We would absolutely recommend him to any friends and family in the future. We are sincerely grateful for his caring and support.
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2018
Kelly, we are so absolutely delighted! It is so gratifying to know that we provided the wedding ceremony of which you dreamed. Thank you for your kind words. It was our honor to serve you! Wishing you all the very best and a lifetime fill...
ed with LOVE. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Matthew F
Judge Marrus and his wife, Iris, were truly a wonderful part of our wedding. From the first point we contacted them, they were responsive, listened to our requests, setup followup calls, and were true professionals. They even visited our venue ...
ahead of time to ensure they had the right drop off spot and gave us additional driving instructions we provided to our guests. Before the event, we had two calls with Judge Marrus where we described the kind of ceremony we wanted (not too short, not too long, a bit of humor, but still serious). He asked us a number of questions about our relationship, how we met, and our families, which he used, along with our wedding website, to craft a perfect story to share during our ceremony. On the day of, Judge Marrus arrived right on time, helped us get our marriage license signed, and then performed the ceremony for us. Our guests laughed and cried, and told us afterwards that they loved every minute. We highly recommend Judges for Love.
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2018
Dear Matthew: What a sincere pleasure it was to work with you and Nancy to plan your wedding ceremony. Judge Marrus and I both were delighted that everything went so well and that we could be of service to you. That was our goal. Thank y...
ou for letting us know we succeeded. I want to wish you and your wife every happiness now and for all time to come. Thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your most special day. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Daniel I
Judges for Love was an absolute gem of a find for our same-sex wedding. It is such an auspicious opportunity and honor to be able to be married by a retired Supreme Court of New York Justice and Judge Alan Marrus provided us with a ceremony tha...
t people can't stop talking about days later. It was light-hearted, extremely personal and sincere, and emotionally moving, all at once. Iris, who runs the logistics of the company, was always available within minutes. She was also incredibly lovely and warm, as was the Judge. As a same-sex couple, it was important that we conveyed what it meant for us to be able to have a legal wedding. Judges for Love not only did this, but they understood how we felt, too. You can tell the pride they take in the services they provide to their clients. It's a true act of love than just a business for them. I hopefully will never need their services again (!) but if you are reading this, please stop your search and contact Iris now.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2018
Thank you so much. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you and so appreciate your review. It is our passion to make sure that our couples have an awesome, memorable experience in both the preliminary steps in creating the perfect ceremony ...
and in the officiation of that ceremony on the wedding day. We love what we do and are thrilled when our couples are happy. Wishing you all the very best and enjoy your awesome honeymoon. Warmest regards, Iris
Reviewed On 9/25/2018 by Irene K
Judges for Love was a fantastic choice for our wedding! Judge Strauss was so great at our wedding. We really appreciated that he met with us beforehand. Many of our guests told us how great he was and several asked us to send them a copy of ...
his words. Also, Iris was so helpful to me during the whole wedding planning process. I greatly appreciated that she proactively followed up with me so that I wouldn't forget anything. Great service and wholeheartedly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Hello Irene and Nick: It's so nice to know how much you enjoyed the ceremony officiated by Judge Strauss and that you appreciated his meeting in person with you prior to the date of the wedding. The fact that your guests really enjoyed the ce...
remony as well is wonderful. I was more than happy to assist in the planning process and it was my pleasure to help in any way I could. I am so gratified you found our service to be excellent. We do aim to please our couples. Best of luck to you and thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 9/25/2018 by Sybil R
We were undecided until last minute to have a formal ceremony, but we lucked out when we were able to have Judge Marrus officiate our ceremony! He and his wife Iris both spent time getting to know my husband and I on the phone and learning abou...
t our love story. The day of the ceremony Judge Marrus showed up early and got all the paperwork sorted out so we had one less thing to stress about. So many of my guests were amazed and asked all night where we found Judge Marrus, because he made our ceremony humorous and personal, and also took care to meet our exact preferences. I highly recommend Judges for Love if you're looking for an officiant who can make your guests laugh while preserving how special of a moment it is. Thanks again so much to Iris and Judge Marrus!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Dear Sybil: Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our services. Judge Marrus is aa consummate professional who really goes out of his way to make every ceremony meaningful and memorable. I totally enjoyed facilitating the process ...
of planning your ceremony and am thrilled that all went as planned. Thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. I wish you, your husband and families all the very best. Please extend my regards to your lovely mother. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 9/24/2018 by Raleigh A
Judges for Love is an extremely professional company and we highly recommend them. We hit it off with Iris right away. She was warm and very responsive. We then had two calls with Judge Marrus, in which he learned a bit about us and what we wan...
ted in the ceremony. The day of the event, he arrived early and did not disappoint. He officiated our wedding and it was perfect, not to mention that our families loved him, too. So glad we did it.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Hi Raleigh: Thank you for your great review. It was such a pleasure talking to your husband and messaging you to prepare for your wedding ceremony. I am so glad to have been of help and Judge Marrus was happy to have officiated for you and ...
enjoyed meeting you and your families. Congratulations!! I wish you the very best. Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 9/16/2018 by Alex B
My husband and I were thrilled to have Judge Marrus marry us this past summer and we could not have asked for a better person. His warm smile coupled with his professional sense of humor helped make our outdoor wedding even more intimate and ro...
mantic. Our guests, along with my husband and I loved the thoughtful and meaningful details he included. He helped make the most important day of our lives so memorable. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2018
Thank you Alex and Patrick. Judge Marrus thoroughly enjoyed creating and officiating at your wedding ceremony. Both the judge and I are delighted that you were happy- that is, after all, our most important goal. We appreciate your kind wo...
rds and thank you so much. Wishing you both all the best! It was a pleasure serving you. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 9/16/2018 by Taylor W
We had a great experience working with Iris and Judge Brunetti. The Judge put together a perfect ceremony and it was exactly what we were hoping for. He was very accommodating and gave us the opportunity to talk via phone on multiple occasions ...
to ensure that he had personal stories to add to the ceremony. He captured our relationship perfectly and we could not be happier. Would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2018
Hi Taylor. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your wedding ceremony. Judge Brunetti and I are so pleased that you and your husband were happy with both the process of preparing for and the actual officiation of your ceremony. Makin...
g you both happy was the most important goal! Wishing you both the best and thank you again. Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 9/11/2018 by Chris R
Judge Alan Marrus and Iris were absolutely INCREDIBLE to work with for our wedding. He gathered so much detail on our lives in such a casual way that made us feel so at ease - and he officiated the perfect ceremony for us. We can not recommend ...
Judges for Love highly enough!! - C&T
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2018
Thank you so much, Chris for these kind words. It was our pleasure and privilege to serve you. We are thrilled that you and your wife were so happy with our service. Wishing you both all the best! Iris Marrus, CEO
Reviewed On 8/31/2018 by Regan N
WOW!!! Judge Marrus and Judges for love was the best decision my husband and I ever made!! Everything was absolutely PERFECT! Judge Marrus and Iris are two of the nicest people we have ever meet. They are so easy to work with and take the time ...
to really get to know you to make your wedding ceremony exactly how you want it. Judge Marrus was the perfect combination of romantic, personal, and funny. There is absolutely nothing we would change. Our guests couldn’t stop telling us how much they loved everything about our wedding ceremony and, without exaggeration, are still telling us how great the ceremony was a month later. We wish we could post way more than 5 stars because that is what Judge Marrus and all of Judges for Love deserves!! AMAZING!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2018
Thank you so much Regan. I am so grateful for your very kind words and praise for JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an absolute delight working with you and your husband and I enjoyed every moment as did my husband, Judge Marrus. Making couples lik...
e you happy is our primary goal. Wishing you and your families all the best and thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE. It was an honor to serve you. Warmest regards, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 8/31/2018 by Madeline M
We were so happy with our choice to use Judges for Love! Judge Brunetti really made an effort to get to know my husband and me. He gave a ceremony that was personal, the perfect length and made our family both laugh and cry. My husband and I l...
oved both the ceremony and the attention we were given throughout the whole process. Iris is fantastic and made sure to get back to us quickly when we had any questions. I would highly recommend this service to anyone looking for an officiant! Thanks Judges for Love!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2018
Thank you so much! It is our goal to make every couple happy. Judge Brunetti is a true professional and I am so glad to know that he made your family, guests, you and your husband "laugh and cry!" It was my pleasure to help you through thi...
s process and I am thrilled everything went so well. That is, after all, the most important goal. Wishing you and your husband happiness, health and most of all LOVE! Warmly, IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE
Reviewed On 8/22/2018 by Hayley M
If you are looking for a fun and personal ceremony, Judges for love is what you need. We had a wonderful ceremony with Judge Marrus officiating. He couldn't have done anything different it was perfect. Judge Marrus took all the information from...
our couple phone interviews and somehow managed to create a perfect set of vows, the even included our dog. He even had a surprise gift for us at the end that was great for us and everyone loved it!
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2018
We are so happy that you both were delighted with your ceremony. It is so important to us!! We hope that the small surprise that Judge Marrus presented will continue to bring fond memories to you both throughout your future together. Sa...
die is a lucky dog to have you both as her loving caregivers! She showed her happiness and approval of the wedding throughout your ceremony. Judge Marrus and I wish you all the best and thank you for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for your wedding ceremony.
Reviewed On 7/16/2018 by Casey M
Iris and Hon. Alan P. Marrus were a joy to work with, from my initial web inquiry to our recent follow-up emails. Hire one of these judges and you will have a wonderful, personalized ceremony that will match the tone and atmosphere you want fo...
r yourselves. It was very easy to talk with the judge and he clearly knows how to efficiently solicit the key information that informs the way he speaks at the ceremony. They both know it is the couple's day! Judge Marrus brought the right amount of elegance and light touch that we wanted. Of course the judge was early and all the details were addressed smoothly. So grateful for this service.
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2018
Dear Casey and Ed: Judge Marrus and I are so happy we were able to make your wedding ceremony special. Your wedding day was the most important day for you and you deserved the very best! Thank you so much for letting us know that we succee...
ded in our goal. We couldn't ask for anything more than to have made you both happy on your very important day. Wishing you both all the very best. Warmest regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 7/15/2018 by Jessica S
Judge Marrus performed an absolutely perfect ceremony for us -- poignant, funny at the right moments, personalized, nonsectarian (while still incorporating some Jewish traditions we feel connected to), and highly professional!! My husband and I...
were thrilled, as were our guests -- we got tons of positive feedback on the ceremony. All communications were easy, quick, and stress-free, and the price was highly reasonable given the degree of personalization. We're so grateful we found Judges for Love!
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2018
Dear Jessica: I am absolutely thrilled that you and your husband loved your ceremony. It is our goal to make sure we make each and every couple happy. We are also delighted that your guests enjoyed the ceremony as well. You were an absolu...
te delight to work with and we thank you so much for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE to officiate for you. Judge Marrus and I both wish you and your husband a life together filled with love, happiness and prosperity. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Fondly, Iris, CEO
Reviewed On 7/09/2018 by kace K
Thank you, Judge Pat! We had the best experience working with Judge Patricia Henry and Judges for Love. Our friends and family are still talking about our ceremony and Judge Pat. Thanks for getting to know us, helping us with our ceremony, and ...
marrying us! All our best to you all at Judges for Love! Kacie + Scott
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2018
Hi Kacie and Scott: I am absolutely thrilled that you were so happy with your wedding ceremony. I couldn't have hoped for more!! Judge Pat Henry is an absolute gem and always tries to create special, heartfelt ceremonies for the couples s...
he marries. Thank you for letting me know about your great experience and I am happy that we were able to provide you with the ceremony you wanted. Wishing you both endless happiness, health and prosperity in your lives together. Judge Henry and I appreciate your choosing Judges for Love to serve you. Warmest regards, Iris
Reviewed On 6/20/2018 by Jonathan L
Judge Parker was amazing and gave such an amazing service. Can't say how much it really made the ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2018
Dear Jonathan and Cecilia: Thank you for your kind words. I am very happy that you both were so happy with your wedding ceremony. Judge Parker is exceptional and I will certainly let her know how much you appreciated having her officiate. ...
Wishing you both the very best life has to offer. Thank you again for choosing JUDGES FOR LOVE for this most important day of your new life together. Warmest regards, Iris
Reviewed On 6/12/2018 by Mary G
Judge Marrus and his wife Iris were fantastic. The judge officiated our wedding in Central Park and he was exactly what we were looking for in an officiant - the perfect blend of gravitas and humor. We spoke with him on the phone a couple tim...
es and he asked questions about our relationship and really listened to what we said we wanted for the ceremony. We couldn’t be happier!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2018
Thank you Mary for your kind words. Judge Marrus and I are so happy you enjoyed your ceremony and all of the preparations leading up to it. We strive to make every couple's ceremony special and are so glad you were satisfied. Wishing you ...
all the very best now and in the future. Warmest regards, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 5/24/2018 by Katherine D
Choosing JudgesforLove for your wedding ceremony is, hands down, the BEST thing you can do for your wedding! David (my husband) and I got married in February at Madison Square Garden. I’m the biggest Rangers fan ever, and my dream was to be m...
arried there and have our reception be a game. The Rangers have also been a huge part of our relationship, so MSG was the perfect place for our ceremony! We had no idea, however, how to get an officiant for such a different wedding. I found JudgesforLove online, and contacted Iris, the amazing woman in charge of the company. Being a huge Rangers fan herself, Iris was super excited about our wedding, and recommended her husband, Judge Marrus, also a huge Rangers fan, to perform our ceremony! David and I had two phone consultations with Judge Marrus, during which he asked us questions about our relationship and what kind of ceremony we wanted. This enabled him to really personalize our ceremony for us! We wanted a light-hearted, humorous, hockey-themed ceremony, and Judge Marrus gave us just that! He even wore a Rangers hat while officiating! The ceremony was absolutely perfect!! It was better than I ever could have imagined! All of our guests really loved it, too! I cannot possibly recommend JudgesforLove enough! Between the awesome ceremony and the kindness, support, and dedication of both Iris and Judge Marrus, this company is the absolute perfect choice for anyone looking to have a unique, personal ceremony. Iris was incredibly supportive during the wedding planning process, which as I’m sure you know, can be super stressful. Judge Marrus made everything super easy for us, in terms of figuring out what kind of ceremony we wanted, and he even made the process fun! Do yourself a favor and contact these wonderful people. They will give you the ceremony you’ve always dreamed of and more!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2018
Thank you so much!!! It was such a pleasure for both Judge Marrus and I to work with you and David. Having your wedding at Madison Square Garden was a fantastic idea. Of course, Judge Marrus and I are Rangers fans but, frankly, we are bi...
gger fans of you and your husband. You are both exceptionally nice people and working with you was wonderful. We wish you every happiness now and always. Warmly, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 5/01/2018 by Livet O
If you’ve landed on this page look no further! Words cannot describe how amazing Judge Marrus is. My Husband and I truly believe he was sent down from heaven. Thanks to him our ceremony will be the topic of discussion at our guests and families...
dinner table for years to come. Ceremonies are known for being long and boring, but not ours; thanks to Judge Marrus it was just perfect. It was short and sweet with lots of humor. He went above and beyond for us to really make our day feel welcoming and special. Judge Marrus even memorized a script that I gave him in Spanish; oh yes... he speaks very good Spanish! He is adorable. My Husband and I were honored to have him perform our Wedding ceremony. Also, I would like to point out that his wife Iris is as amazing; she is a true professional. Response turn around times were immediate and made the whole booking process a breeze from start to finish. I highly recommend Judges For Love. Marrus for President! We absolutely love him! And if you book him so will you.
Response from the Vendor on 05/01/2018
Thank you so much for this glowing review. It was such a pleasure planning with you and helping to make your wedding ceremony everything you had hoped it would be. Judge Marrus is truly amazing and I love your suggestion that he be Presiden...
t!!!! He enjoyed preparing the Spanish portion and really appreciated the recognition. Wishing you endless joy and we are beyond ecstatic that you and your husband were happy!! Fondly, Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 4/22/2018 by Kara C
We had the pleasure of Judge Marrus officiating our wedding ceremony last month. Didnt quite know what to expect, but can honestly say turned out to be the best decision! One family member said to me " ...was as if he knew you....". He took th...
e time to get to know us beforehand. And was very flexible on anything we may have wanted. Our story was told in a personal and funny way, yet the seriousness of the commitment was maintained. Would choose him again in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2018
Thank you so much Kara. It is very important to us to know that we provided outstanding service to you and your groom. We appreciate your sharing your thoughts as it helps us maintain top-notch service to our couples as it provides future c...
ouples with important information. Wishing you and Aaron all of life's most wonderful and happiest times. Warmly, Iris IRIS MARRUS, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.
Reviewed On 4/15/2018 by Samantha Tarrah S
This was the best decision I made. When my Pastor was unavailable to do the ceremony I started looking for an officiant. I found Judges for Love and my husband and I had a wonderful experience. From the moment we had our consultation, we kne...
w we had the right person. Judge Henry took the time to get to know us and pieced together a ceremony like no other I have ever seen before. She took time out to answer any of my questions which put me at the greatest of ease. I cannot express enough words to express the warmth, compassion and beauty that was added to special day. I highly recommend them!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2018
Making your wedding day a joyous, heartfelt and marvelous day was our goal. Judge Henry and I are so very happy that everything went well for you and your husband and that you felt so at ease and were able to enjoy your ceremony in the way tha...
t you certainly deserved. Congratulations to both of you. We wish you all the best now and for your long and happy lives together as Mr. and Mrs. Iris Marrus, CEO JUDGES FOR LOVE, INC.

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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.

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