Some judges are “marrying” judges, that is, they enjoy performing weddings and being part of those often joyous celebratory events. I didn’t, for the most part, fall into this group, although when I first became a Civil Court judge (having been elected in 1981), I received calls from time to time from the administrative judge asking whether I would be able to perform a wedding, usually over a weekend. After saying no a few times, I thought it prudent to answer in the affirmative lest my future part assignments take an unpleasant turn.
Of course, I had no idea of the procedure to follow; I obviously knew at some point I would be obliged to ask the bride and groom to take vows and also to complete the marriage license.
