The force is strong at these May 4th ‘Star Wars’ weddings in Ohio

The force was strong with an Ohio judge who officiated “Star Wars”-themed weddings on what’s become the unofficial holiday for fans of the franchise — May 4.

The date, also known as May the Fourth, has been adopted as “Star Wars Day” because the date sounds like the signature quote from the movies: “May the force be with you.”

Some devotees decided to make it their wedding day.

Stephen Miller and Raul Reyna-Galindo were one of the six couples married on "May the Fourth" in Akron. — Stephen Miller and Raul Reyna-Galindo were one of the six couples married on “May the Fourth” in Akron, Ohio.

Charlene Wichman and Joseph Stern getting married in Akron. “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" was playing in the background at Highland Universal Gathering Spot in Akron. — Charlene Wichman and Joseph Stern are married in Akron, Ohio. “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” was playing in the background as they were wed.

Six couples tied the knot on Thursday in 15-minute ceremonies at the Highland Universal Gathering Spot in Akron with the original 1978 movie, “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” playing in the background.

One of the betrothed pairs, Julia and Robert Jones, marked the occasion by dressing as a member of the Sith, antagonists in several of the films, and a Jedi, among the heroes of the franchise.

The duo gripped lightsabers while they exchanged vows in front of Judge Ron Cable, who stated that “by the joining of the lightsabers, and by the giving and receiving of rings,” he pronounced them husband and wife.