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Virginians Pass a Constitutional Amendment for Marriage Rights!

Virginia's 2026 constitutional amendment will protect marriage rights for all people, regardless of sex, gender, or race. Learn more about the overturn of the state's 20 year same-sex marriage ban, and why LGBTQ+ and interracial couples are celebrating.

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What the Wedding Industry Can Learn from Etsy Witches

Engaged couples are hiring online witches for wedding weather spells. Discover what this viral trend reveals about modern wedding stress, industry shifts, and what wedding vendors can learn from "Etsy witches"!

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How to Fill out a Maryland Marriage License with Samples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Maryland marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from MD Circuit Court Clerk offices.

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An Elizabeth Holmes Themed Wedding: 10 Fun Ideas For Your Symbolic Ceremony

Inspired by A24's 'You Can See Everything'? This humorous Elizabeth Holmes wedding theme includes 10 funny ideas based on the biotech fraudster & her fiancé Billy Evans, many funny references to the film, and some genuinely unique wedding ideas!

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What to Say in an Engagement Card: Quotes & Ideas to Show Your Support

Helpful examples of engagement card messages, and how to write your own personalized message for the engaged couples in your life.

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‘Til Death Do We Merge: The Knot Acquires Zola as Wedding Vendors Worry

Why did The Knot just buy Zola, Inc. for undisclosed millions? Take a closer look at possible motives, private equity's interest in the wedding industry, and what independent wedding vendors can do to thrive.

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David’s Bridal Launches Wedding Dresses for Dogs (& Rebellious Cats)

Having your dog at the wedding? Having a wedding FOR your dog? David's Bridal introduces "Puppy Love Collection" featuring wedding dresses and tuxedos for dogs.

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Online Ordination for Modern Shamans & Shamanic Wedding Officiants

Get ordained online to officiate shamanic wedding ceremonies. Explore the best places for legal and inclusive online ordinations for ministers in any state.

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Where to Get Ordained Online for Bilingual Wedding Officiants

Get ordained online to officiate bilingual weddings. Explore legal, inclusive, and beginner-friendly online ordinations for ministers in any state.

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¿Quién oficia una ceremonia de boda interreligiosa?

Conozca sus opciones de oficiantes para bodas interreligiosas, lo que incluye contar con dos oficiantes de boda o elegir a un amigo para que oficie su matrimonio mediante la ordenación en línea a través de una iglesia no denominacional como AMM.

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How to Fill out an Ohio Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Ohio marriage license, answers to FAQs for wedding officiants and couples getting married in Ohio, and helpful tips from the Probate Court.

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5 Poems for a Father Giving Away a Daughter at a Wedding

Are you walking your daughter down the aisle and giving her away on the wedding day? These 5 poems are a sweet way to honor the moment.

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

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New Meaning of Honeymoon? Officiant Moons Guests at His Brother’s Wedding

What happens when a wedding officiant drops their pants mid-ceremony? Enjoy this funny wedding moment, plus tips on what to wear as a first time officiant.

edited image shows a virginia state flag turning into a rainbow flag, representing lgbtq+ rights in VA

Virginians Pass a Constitutional Amendment for Marriage Rights!

Virginia's 2026 constitutional amendment will protect marriage rights for all people, regardless of sex, gender, or race. Learn more about the overturn of the state's 20 year same-sex marriage ban, and why LGBTQ+ and interracial couples are celebrating.

Collaged image shows close up of smiling blonde woman and slender man with stubble looking at camera, red heart that reads "Elizabeth Holmes Themed Wedding: 10 FUn Ideas!"

An Elizabeth Holmes Themed Wedding: 10 Fun Ideas For Your Symbolic Ceremony

Inspired by A24's 'You Can See Everything'? This humorous Elizabeth Holmes wedding theme includes 10 funny ideas based on the biotech fraudster & her fiancé Billy Evans, many funny references to the film, and some genuinely unique wedding ideas!

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A happy father walks his daughter down the aisle at a sunny outdoor wedding, they are in formal wedding attire, smiling

5 Poems for a Father Giving Away a Daughter at a Wedding

Are you walking your daughter down the aisle and giving her away on the wedding day? These 5 poems are a sweet way to honor the moment.

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Cómo elegir los colores de su boda: tendencias, simbolismo y combinaciones personalizadas

Aprenda cómo elegir los colores de su boda y crea combinaciones de colores únicas utilizando tendencias, el simbolismo del color, tradiciones culturales y más.

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5 Mary Oliver Love Poems for a Wedding

Find the perfect wedding reading among five of Mary Oliver most popular love poems - ranging from authentic, moving, memorable, and whimsical.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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How to Find a Wedding Officiant for Voodoo, Santeria, Lucumi, or African Diaspora Faiths

Learn how to have a trusted elder, friend, or spiritual leader officiate your wedding ceremony, inspired by traditional African diaspora faiths like Vodou, Santeria, and more.

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Baha'i Wedding Readings & Prayers on Marriage, Family, & Faith

Meaningful readings and prayers for a Baha'i wedding ceremony. (From selected texts: Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh.)

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Besos entre primos: la popularidad y la controversia del matrimonio entre primos

Una breve introducción a las costumbres matrimoniales entre primos: ¿Es posible casarse con un primo hermano o segundo? ¿Qué tan común es esta práctica en Estados Unidos y en el resto del mundo? Conozca la historia del matrimonio entre primos o matrimonio consanguíneo.

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Community Articles

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‘Til Death Do We Merge: The Knot Acquires Zola as Wedding Vendors Worry

Why did The Knot just buy Zola, Inc. for undisclosed millions? Take a closer look at possible motives, private equity's interest in the wedding industry, and what independent wedding vendors can do to thrive.

man and woman sit outdoors with their eyes closed, part of a spiritual wedding ceremony

Online Ordination for Modern Shamans & Shamanic Wedding Officiants

Get ordained online to officiate shamanic wedding ceremonies. Explore the best places for legal and inclusive online ordinations for ministers in any state.

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Where to Get Ordained Online for Bilingual Wedding Officiants

Get ordained online to officiate bilingual weddings. Explore legal, inclusive, and beginner-friendly online ordinations for ministers in any state.

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