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Planning a Secret Wedding (Is Easier Than You Think)

Planning a Secret Wedding (Is Easier Than You Think)

Planning a secret wedding ceremony, and don’t want your friends or family to find out? Couples choose to get married privately for a variety of reasons – and we’ll show you a simple, easy way to elope, and everything else you need to know to keep your marriage to yourself!

Newlyweds pose outside a courthouse after eloping with a sign that reads 'just married'

How to Elope: The Complete Elopement Checklist

A simple elopement checklist for a low-stress wedding day: when to apply for a marriage license, find an officiant, write the guest list, choose the wedding venue, and much more. Eloping is easy with this list of everything you need to starting planning your ceremony!

Bride links arms with the groom as they both walk down the aisle laughing happily. This is during the recession, after the ceremony, and friends and family watch happily.

How to Write Funny Wedding Vows (5 Tips for Bringing Humor Into Your Ceremony)

Writing your own vows? Learn how to write funny wedding vows with these five simple tips! Perfect for couples and wedding officiants writing humorous modern alternatives to traditional vows to create a one-of-a-kind custom wedding experience. We'll cover how to add memorable stories, sweet promises that bring a smile to your partner's face, and more.

How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

Learn how to plan and officiate a group wedding ceremony, also called a mass wedding or double wedding – including what to expect during the ceremony, what to say, how to handle multiple marriage licenses, choosing a date, networking with other vendors or venues, and how to promote and advertise your group wedding package.

Write a Personal Wedding Pronouncement Using This Outline

Write a Personal Wedding Pronouncement Using This Outline

How to write creative wedding pronouncement alternatives using a simple outline: Personalize your wedding ceremony script with this helpful 3 part template, for wedding officiants and engaged couples. "By the power vested in me..."

How to Get Married in North Dakota - Planning a wedding in the Peace Garden State

How to Get Married in North Dakota - Planning a wedding in the Peace Garden State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in North Dakota - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your North Dakota marriage license.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

How to Get Married in New Mexico - Planning a wedding in the Land of Enchantment

How to Get Married in New Mexico - Planning a wedding in the Land of Enchantment

A step-by-step guide to getting married in New Mexico - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your New Mexico marriage license.

How to Get Your Wedding Published in a Magazine or Blog

How to Get Your Wedding Published in a Magazine or Blog

Everything you need to know to get your real wedding submission accepted and published in wedding magazines, blogs, websites, and social media, by following these important suggestions. How to get your wedding published - for engaged couples and newlyweds!

How to Deal With Not Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding

How to Deal With Not Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding

Not being asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or family member can suck, especially if you expected to be first in line to perform their ceremony. Here’s how to get over the disappointment.

5 Ways to Help an Engaged Friend Get Ready for the Wedding Day

5 Ways to Help an Engaged Friend Get Ready for the Wedding Day

5 Simple ways to help a newly engaged friend or relative get ready for their wedding day, including instructions on becoming a back-up wedding officiant, useful engagement gifts, ceremony prep, helping with errands, and more.

How Wedding Officiants Can Work Best with Autistic Couples

How Wedding Officiants Can Work Best with Autistic Couples

Learn how to make wedding ceremony planning an autism-friendly experience for autistic couples, ASD individuals, and their families, using these simple suggestions.

How to Make a Marriage License Signing Ceremony Feel Special

How to Make a Marriage License Signing Ceremony Feel Special

Learn how to make a signature-only marriage license signing ceremony feel special with these 3 simple tips for engaged couples and wedding officiants.

How to Officiate a Prison Wedding in Washington State

How to Officiate a Prison Wedding in Washington State

Learn how to officiate a wedding for an inmate incarcerated at a Washington State correctional facility, including guidance on visitor dress codes, minister credentials like the Ordination Certificate and Letter of Good Standing, and other important tips for prison wedding officiants.

How To Include the 5 Love Languages in Your Wedding Vows

How To Include the 5 Love Languages in Your Wedding Vows

Learn how to write your own wedding vows using the Five Love Languages : Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, and Physical Touch. With examples and sample scripts for your wedding ceremony script! This creative approach shows you how to create original, moving vows that will speak to the heart.

How to Get Married in Maine - Planning a wedding in The Pine Tree State

How to Get Married in Maine - Planning a wedding in The Pine Tree State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Maine - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Maine marriage license.

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