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The Wedding Judge has three wedding officiants - Anthony, Emily, and Henry.

Anthony is a licensed attorney who started officiating weddings in Oregon as a Judge (hence The Wedding Judge). Because he enjoys it so much and seems to have a knack for it, he has continued officiating all over Oregon and Washington even after leaving the bench.

The Wedding Judge has expanded in the 15 years since Anthony officiated his first wedding and has added two additional officiants - Emily and Henry. Emily is amazing with people. To know her, really is to love her. She will definitely leave an impression on you and your guests. Families are always trying to feed her after her ceremonies. Henry is kind, funny, compassionate, and professional. Though Anthony has officiated his fair share, Henry is The Wedding Judge's resident expert on non-binary and LGBTQ+ ceremonies.

The three of them have officiated thousands of weddings in the Pacific Northwest in all different types of venues - from backyards to livingrooms to parks to prisons, jails, and courthouses to cable cars to churches to backstage during the intermission at the Portland Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker to fancy hotels and beautiful gardens to beaches, waterfalls, and mountain vistas off the beaten path. Anthony is only the second person to have officiated a wedding in the Oregon State Capitol Building, and the only person to do so in modern times.

Ceremonies are completely customizable because Anthony, Emily, and Henry want you to have the wedding you want. They are very flexible and can accommodate short notice weddings - even same-day ceremonies. They can even accommodate couples who don't have witnesses.

For couples who want a "courthouse" type wedding without the courthouse setting, Anthony, Emily, and Henry offer their services at a significant discount. Anthony can officiate ceremonies in both English and Spanish. Se habla Espanol.

Most couples don't know this, but the marriage license contains all of the information necessary for someone to steal a couple's identities, and the officiant has access to the license. Anthony has drafted legislation and testified before the Oregon Legislature to help protect this information, and as a former judge, and licensed attorney, Anthony is legally and ethically obligated to keep your information safe. Emily and Henry abide by the same standards.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$245

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OR
WA

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish
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Reviews of The Wedding Judge

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
388 Reviews
99% recommend it
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The wedding officiants, Anthony, Emily, and the recommended services, impressed couples with their professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility. They accommodated various ceremony requests, were well-prepared, and provided customized, meaningful ceremonies, enhancing special moments. Reviewers highlighted seamless communication, praise for the well-delivered ceremonies, ability to handle last-minute adjustments, and filing marriage licenses promptly. Their calm, caring demeanor and attention to detail were especially appreciated, making the wedding ceremonies memorable and stress-free. Overall, the officiants received high recommendations for their outstanding services and contributions to couples' unforgettable wedding experiences.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The wedding officiants, Anthony, Emily, and the recommended services, impressed couples with their professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility. They accommodated various ceremony requests, were well-prepared, and provided customized, meaningful ceremonies, enhancing special moments. Reviewers highlighted seamless communication, praise for the well-delivered ceremonies, ability to handle last-minute adjustments, and filing marriage licenses promptly. Their calm, caring demeanor and attention to detail were especially appreciated, making the wedding ceremonies memorable and stress-free. Overall, the officiants received high recommendations for their outstanding services and contributions to couples' unforgettable wedding experiences.

Tamra
Tamra Sent on 06/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Anthony was more than willing to let us take the lead and make up our own ceremony script. He was always there when called upon and always willing to listen to suggestions without discrimination. He never told us we could not do something he simply said "if that's what you prefer". My husband and I were very pleased with his mannerisms and he was up beat and friendly during the entire process. He also photographed well which was a big thing for us. We needed some one who was photogenic and he certainly fit that bill. Thanks Anthony for everything, you made our day a little extra special. Sincerely, The Hagerman Family
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Darla C. Sent on 04/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Knowledgeable, friendly and professional

Mr. Behrens was a joy to work with. My husband is incarcerated and the chaplain had several officiants to choose from but the inmates heard great things about Mr. Behrens. To hear that from other inmates was hugely important because communication within the prison system is convoluted to say the least. Mr. Behrens was prompt on email responses, he is very flexible to last minute ceremony speeches, he is very good at officiating.

We had a great ceremony despite it being in a prison, but with the love/support of family and friends and Mr. Behren we almost forgot where we were for an hour.
You will not be disappointed in his services.
Ruthie
Ruthie M. Sent on 04/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing , Kind & Professional.

Anthony was amazing ! He was on time , offered a variety of vows, honors any type of ceremony that a person wants . He is very non - judgmental and kind . I got married in prison and thought it was going to be an awful experience.. However, it was fun and Anthony’s services made it easy going and comfortable .He was definitely dressed for the occasion and his pricing is very competitive. Highly recommend!
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4 Endorsements
Cello by Triana Cello by Triana Wedding Musicians

The Wedding Judge is wonderful! Three cheers for Oregon Weddings.. :)

K.Lindmeier Photography K.Lindmeier Photography Wedding Photographers

Anthony was kind and he seemed like he had a gentle soul. Exactly whom a bride and groom need to perform their wedding.

Aimee J'Adore Aimee J'Adore Wedding Hair & Makeup

Anthony was the officiant for our wedding ceremony, and we are both so happy to have had him! He listened carefully to what we wanted and gave us so many beautiful options and ways to design our ceremony. In the end, we decided a short and simple ceremony was "us" and he added enough fluidity to the ceremony to make it perfectly beautiful. I will be highly recommending him to all my brides as the best officiant in Oregon.

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