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Two brides run down the street hand in hand happily, on their way to a free wedding ceremony

2 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2025

Couples Are Lining Up for Free Valentine’s Day Weddings

Love is in the air: Get married for free in a Valentine's Day group wedding ceremony near you! Perfect for LGBTQ+ couples, vow renewals, and more

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8 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2025

Why K-Pop Star Paul Kim Got Married Without a Wedding

K-Pop Star Paul Kim reveals why he got married in a secret wedding ceremony! Plus tips on how to elope with inspiration from the Korean singer / songwriter

A close up photo of a gavel and gold wedding rings, to symbolize marriage laws

20 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2025

You’ll Want to Keep an Eye on This Marriage Legislation in 2025

US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A groom reads his wedding vows to the bride from a printed sheet of paper during a beach wedding ceremony ,while the wedding officiant watches from beside them

YESTERDAY | 1.28.2025

How Long Should Wedding Vows Be? Try This!

We'll show you the perfect length of wedding vows! Plus tips on writing vows that are personal, meaningful, and unique.

A beautiful natural arch outdoors in the mountains for a native american wedding ceremony

5 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025

Native American Wedding Vows & Readings

Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others

 Newlyweds dance with sparklers at night during an adult only wedding reception

6 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2025

Want a Child-Free Wedding? Wedding Babysitters Make it Easy

Plan childfree weddings that are parent-friendly! A wedding babysitter makes an adult only wedding more accessible – say "no kids at wedding" with no guilt!

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Religion and Rituals Articles

A beautiful natural arch outdoors in the mountains for a native american wedding ceremony

5 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025

Native American Wedding Vows & Readings

Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others

Close up of a bride in a pink wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers

41 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2024

5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best fo...

Close up of a bride and groom in traditional Chinese wedding attire holding small cups of tea for the Chinese tea ceremony

69 DAYS AGO | 11.21.2024

Simple Guide to the Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Tradition

Celebrate love & family with a Chinese wedding tea ceremony! Read our blog to learn how to plan, what to wear, where to host & more ✓ Click here!

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Community Articles

Image shows the 2025 Officiant Accelerator tour stops and a photo of Officiant Jimmie Berguin speaking at a previous event

44 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2024

2025 Officiant Accelerator Schedule: Wedding Officiants Training in Your City!

2025 AMM Officiant Accelerator Tour: Wedding officiant training & networking seminars in NV, GA, WA, IL, and FL. Take your officiant business to the next lev...

Photo shows wedding officiant Lauren Hill holding a wedding script on the stoop of a NYC brownstone. In front of her are Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, holding hands.

64 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2024

Meet the Officiant Who Married the Brownstone Boys in a Brooklyn Block Party ...

Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!

Promotional image shows the cover of Marriage by the Numbers: Planning Your Wedding Using Numerology and the text "marriage by the numbers / Unlock the magic of your wedding day with Numerology!"

71 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2024

This Wedding Planning Book Uses Numerology for a ‘Marriage by the Numbers’!

Use numerology to plan your wedding day with this unique wedding planning book! Unlock the magic of marriage numerology & set a date: ‘Marriage by the Numbers’

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