BEAUMONT, Texas — Valentine's Day is around the corner, and a judge is honoring the holiday by making it easier for Southeast Texans looking to take their first steps into forever.
Judge Benjamin Collins Sr. is performing free wedding ceremonies from February 13, 2023 until February 15, 2023. Anyone looking to get married during that time can call (409) 835-8457 to set up an appointment.
All the happy couples have to bring is a “marriage license and a smile.”
This is not the first time the judge has performed free ceremonies in honor of a holiday. He performed free weddings throughout February 2022, totaling about 40 weddings that month.
Judge Collins also performed free wedding ceremonies from December 14, 2022, until December 22, 2022, for the Christmas holidays. During that time, he gave couples the option for him to perform the ceremonies in his traditional black robe or a Santa suit.
His goal was to make each wedding as memorable as possible for all the couples. Judge Collins said it's about helping those that come into his office and giving back to the community.
The judge performs free ceremonies year-round for military, first responders and emergency personell.
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