She Met Her Husband at a Ridgewood Coffee Shop—Here is the Special Way They Just Tied the Knot

From Coffee Shop to Village Hall: A Beautiful Ridgewood Love Story Come Full Circle

photo courtesy of Delanie Torres

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, There is something truly magical about a hometown romance. For local resident Delanie Torres, the streets of Ridgewood, New Jersey hold a decade’s worth of unforgettable memories. Exactly ten years ago, Delanie walked into the Ridgewood Coffee Company and met the man who would eventually become her husband.

When it came time to plan their wedding, the couple knew there was only one place on earth that made sense for their special day: right back where it all started.

A Mayor-Officiated Hometown Wedding

On Tuesday, the couple made it official. Surrounded by local history and hometown charm, Delanie and her partner were married by Mayor Paul Vagianos at the Ridgewood Village Hall.

Following the ceremony, Delanie shared her joy on Facebook, reflecting the sentiment of the entire community:

“I just wanted to say how thankful we are to have had this experience.”

The beautiful, intimate ceremony highlights a growing trend among Garden State couples opting for meaningful, hyper-local municipal weddings.

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Planning a NJ Wedding? Here is Who Can Legally Marry You in New Jersey

If Delanie’s heartwarming story has you inspired to plan your own local nuptials, you might be wondering about the legalities of getting hitched in the Garden State. New Jersey law specifies a clear list of officials who are legally authorized to perform marriage and civil union ceremonies.

Whether you want a civic ceremony like Delanie or a traditional religious service, here is exactly who can legally solemnize a marriage in NJ:

1. Judicial Officials & Judges

You can be married by active or qualified retired judges from various levels of the court system, including:

• The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

• Federal District Courts

• New Jersey Municipal Courts, Superior Court, and Tax Court

• Retired judges or those who resigned in good standing from the Superior or Tax Courts

2. Public & Municipal Officials

If you prefer a civic, non-religious ceremony, these local government figures have the legal authority:

• U.S. Magistrates

• County Surrogates and County Clerks

• Mayors or Deputy Mayors (provided the deputy mayor has been authorized by the mayor to solemnize marriages)

• Chairpersons of any township committee or village

3. Religious Ministers & Organizations

For couples seeking a spiritual or traditional ceremony, the state offers broad recognition:

• Ministers of every religion

• Recognized religious societies, institutions, and spiritual organizations (performing ceremonies according to the specific rules and customs of that organization).

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