The Goughnour family poses for a photo during their wedding ceremony in District Judge Amy Marcinkiewicz’s office in Evans City on Dec. 23. Front row, from left, are Cordelia, Isabella, Tristan and Gabrial Goughnour. Back row, from left, are Marcinkiewicz, Thomas and Ashley Goughnour. Submitted photo

District Judge Amy Marcinkiewicz believes in going the extra mile, but when it comes to performing wedding ceremonies in her office, she takes the festivities a step further.

“I put on the Ritz for them. I play music, I put out flowers, take pictures for them, I just love it so much,” she said.

Since taking office in 2022, Marcinkiewicz has performed 16 ceremonies. She said it’s her favorite part of her job.

“Just because (the ceremony) is in a district office doesn't mean it can’t be special,” she said.

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