JEFFERSON —  It was a good day for Cupid in the courtroom of Eastern County Judge Robert Wynn.

At least six couples were scheduled to be married there on Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, and Wynn said it’s possible more would stop by for unscheduled nuptials. Wynn said he’s performed up to 15 marriage ceremonies in one day.

“In recent years, it seems as if there has not been as many,” he said.

Wynn does not charge for the service, but a $45 marriage license is required. Probate Court employees said they had not issued any licenses by late morning Valentine’s Day. Those who scheduled a ceremony in Eastern County Court had planned ahead on their licensing, as well. Licenses are good for 50 days from the date of issue.

A double ceremony united Ivan Stowers Jr. and Barbara Sylvester, and Roland Addair and Elaine Kelly, at 10:30 a.m.

“We wanted to be able to remember our anniversary,” Barbara said of their rationale for selecting Valentine’s Day.

The marriage is a second for both Barbara and Ivan, and the couple said they wanted to “keep it simple” the second time around. Their guests included their mothers, her son and three sisters.

Next to come before the judge were Michael Pelley and Amanda Janakovic of Geneva. Michael said they were engaged on Valentine’s Day 2008, at a Cleveland restaurant overlooking the lake. Their wedding venue wasn’t nearly as romantic, but the couple said they are planning a Christian ceremony June 8 at People’s Church in Geneva. Michael said they need to complete some marriage counseling before they can do the church wedding.

A first wedding for both of them, Amanda and Michael were quickly put at ease by Wynn, who invited their family members to take a seat in the jury box.

“If I don’t say anything to them, they get as far away as they can,” he said. He warned the guests, however, that they would be called upon to give the “verdict” after the ceremony.

Toby Misenko and Tina Robinson waited outside Wynn’s courtroom while the new Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pelley completed their photos. A few extra minutes didn’t matter for Misenko and Robinson; she waited 10 years for her divorce to be finalized and he waited four. When it came through on Friday, they got their license and set their date.

Engaged since December 2008, the couple said a simple civil ceremony fits their finances and schedules until they have the money to do something more elaborate.

Civil ceremonies can be conducted by Eastern and Western County Court judges and municipal judges. But Western County Court Manager Mickey Mihalick said they had no weddings Tuesday. Overall, she said the judge does only three to five ceremonies annually. She said most people associate the ceremonies with the county courthouse, rather than Western County Court in Geneva.

Conneaut Municipal Court did not have any ceremonies Tuesday, but Ashtabula Municipal Court Judge Albert Camplese tied the knot for at least four couples. He said the holiday is probably the most popular single day of the year for civil ceremonies, but the actual number varies widely. Last year he didn’t have any weddings on Valentine’s Day.

Camplese said he’s only refused one couple’s request for a ceremony, and that was for language reasons. They were Chinese, and he was uncertain of their understanding of the vows. They came back a week later and were married.

He said the judge’s duty in this matter is to make sure the bride and groom not only have the proper license but also realize they are entering into what is essentially a contract.

Wynn said performing the ceremonies is one of the more enjoyable aspects of his work.

“It’s always a happy time. Not everything that goes on in the court is happy,” Wynn said.

Camplese also enjoys this aspect of his job, one that usually involves handing out discomfort and punishment rather than happiness.

“The whole notion of marrying people is kind of a neat thing,” he said.