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Would you officiate a Valentine’s Day group wedding with hundreds of couples?

Published Tuesday, Jan. 24th, 2023


CLose up photo of bride groom and wedding guests holding glasses of champagne for a toast after the wedding ceremony

Valentine’s Day mass weddings are on the way!

 

Would you help hundreds of couple’s say ‘We do’? 

 


Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a day of wine and roses, chocolate boxes, sweet romance… and group weddings!

 

Every year, all over the country, hundreds of couples gather together on February 14th to say ‘I do’ in large mass wedding and vow renewal ceremonies. 

 

Some of these rose-colored events are hosted by a local county clerk office or marriage bureau, others are sponsored by restaurants, hospitality committees, and small businesses. They’re officiated by mayors, clerks, local celebrities, and professional wedding officiants.

 

Related: Valentine’s Day Group Wedding in Sweetheart City delivers Big Feels, in Bulk! 

 

And although group weddings (also called mass weddings or collective weddings) aren’t everyone’s idea of a romantic ceremony, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement, spontaneity,  and unforgettable spectacle of a big group wedding!

 

Valentine’s Day group weddings are a popular choice for couples because they don’t require much planning, they’re simple and sweet, they usually cost less than a traditional ceremony, and it’s an easy anniversary date to remember.

 

And it’s much easier for couples to secure a spot in a group wedding on Valentine’s Day than it is to book an individual wedding: high demand for the holiday means that many vendors book the date months (or years!) in advance. 

 

 

Want to officiate a Valentine’s Day group wedding? 

Read How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

 

A large group wedding outdoors with many brides holding up their bouquets

Learn how to plan and officiate a mass wedding ceremony. We cover what to expect, what to say, how to handle multiple marriage licenses, how to choose a date for your event, how to network with other vendors or venues, and how to promote and advertise a group wedding package.

Read the full article here. 

 


Get inspired by these professional events!

 

Here are a just a few of the unique Valentine’s Day mass wedding events planned for 2023:

 

 

  • Atlanta, GA, ‘Marry We’ Event :

Southern Hospitality Group is hosting a huge mass wedding ceremony in Atlanta, called ‘Marry We.’ The event will be officiated by Mayor Andre Dickens at Piedmont Park’s Greystone building, and is expected to be the city’s largest mass wedding yet with over 100 couples. Couples will receive a wedding portrait, reception party, open bar, dessert, and other gifts. (more details at The Atlanta Voice

 

 

 

  • Virginia Beach, VA, The Eagle’s St. Valentine’s Day Mass Wedding :

This big wedding should be big fun! Couples will get hitched while enjoying a live performance by Easton Corbin, playing his new single, “Marry That Girl.” The ceremony is hosted by 97.3 The Eagle at the Eagle’s Nest Rockin’ Country Bar. (more details at The Virginian-Pilot)

 

 

  • Naples, FL, 3rd annual Valentine’s Day Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony:

This group event is sure to put some spice in your marriage! The ceremony will be held at 21 Spices by Chef Asif, a national award-winning Indian American celebrity chef, and officiated by Collier County Clerk Crystal Kinzel. (more details at KXAN)

 

 

 

  • New York City, Times Square Weddings & Vow Renewal Ceremony: Couples are invited to propose, marry, and renew their vows in a series of unforgettable events in Times Square this Valentine’s Day. (more details at Times Square NYC)

 

 

 

A group gets married in a mass wedding outdoors in the snow in beautiful Loveland Colorado

Couples embrace during a sunny outdoor group wedding ceremony. 

Photo via ValentinesDayinLoveland.com

 

 

  • Loveland, Colorado, 32nd Annual Marry Me & Ski for Free Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Matrimony & Loveland's Annual Valentine's Day Group Wedding :

Loveland is known as Sweetheart City for a reason! Each year, hundreds of couples flock to this sweet mountain getaway to get hitched. There’s two group ceremonies this year: a mountaintop ceremony for those who love snow and skis, and an indoor ceremony on the ice at The Budweiser Event Center before the hockey game (hosted by AMM Minister Todd Harding). (more details at Ski Loveland and Valentine’s Day in Loveland)

 

 

 

  • West Palm Beach, FL, Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding :

This sunny and stylish group wedding will be held at The Historic Courthouse in Palm Beach, and officiated by County Clerk Joseph Abruzzo. The event will marry 25 couples, each of which will receive a complimentary rose, boutonniere, and a digital wedding portrait. (more details at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office)

 

 

 

 

_________ ♡ _________

 

 

Let the events listed above inspire you! Many of these events happen each year with a new group of joyful newlyweds. Use these examples to officiate your own group wedding ceremony at a favorite local hangout, and help happy couples say 'We do!' this Valentine's Day. 

 

 

 

Are you officiating a group wedding this Valentine's Day? 

Tell us about it! 

 

Send us an email at [email protected] ♡ SUBJECT: VALENTINE'S GROUP WEDDING.

 

 


 

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Jessica Levey
Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica loves exploring the history and magic of ritual, the connections between people and places, and sharing true stories about love and commitment. She's an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality, and is an ordained Minister with AMM. When she’s not writing or illustrating for AMM, she enjoys city hikes, fantasy novels, comics, and traveling.

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