Judges for Love, Inc.

he delivered, making our family and friends laugh. We would highly recommend!

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.

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.

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!!

at could've been an awkward online meeting. We could not have asked for anything more.

the chance to do it over again, we would choose Judges for Love as our officiant.

highly recommend using Judges for Love!

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.

meaningful than I ever expected it to be. I cannot say enough good things about this vendor. You will not be disappointed!

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!

us to all the couples who seek a civil ceremony!

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.

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 :).

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!

a refund. We wish we had to opportunity to have them at our wedding, but we are glad to have met them!

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!

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 !

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.

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!

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!

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.

ntertained. After the wedding, many guests told us how much they enjoyed the ceremony and thought the judge did a fantastic job.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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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.

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.

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!!

or our ceremony. Highly recommend Judges for Love!!!

to deal with. Could not recommend highly enough.

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!

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

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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!! 

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!

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!!!

Iris is so sweet and made the whole process enjoyable. They truly made our day special.

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!

ng we dreamed it would be and more. We are forever grateful to Judge Marrus and Judges for Love!

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!

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!"

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 !

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)!

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!

lovely wife Iris was a pleasure to work with in the months and weeks prior to the wedding. I highly recommend Judges for Love !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

Judges for Love highly enough!! - C&T

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!!!!!

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!!

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!

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.

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!

marrying us! All our best to you all at Judges for Love! Kacie + Scott

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!!!