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How to Get Married in Ohio - Planning a wedding in the Buckeye State

How to Get Married in Ohio - Planning a wedding in the Buckeye State

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

How to Get Married in Texas - Planning a Wedding Ceremony in the Lone Star State

How to Get Married in Texas - Planning a Wedding Ceremony in the Lone Star State

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

Illustration of a wedding officiant performing a wedding ceremony, reading from an open book with the officiant script inside. Behind her is an illustrated design of flowers on a green background representing nature

Eco-Friendly Wedding Officiants -- How to Keep Weddings Green From Behind the Scenes

Eco-friendly weddings aren’t just for Earth Day! Wedding officiants can help keep ceremonies green every day, with these behind the scenes business and ceremony planning tips.

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How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time

Learn how to perform a wedding for the first time, from getting ordained online to signing the marriage license! A step-by-step guide for new officiants, ministers, and friends or family who have been asked to marry their loved ones.

Officiate a Virtual Wedding Like a Pro!

Officiate a Virtual Wedding Like a Pro!

Online weddings require special attention from officiants that other types of ceremonies don’t. Learn what details to watch for, and how to officiate a virtual, remote, or livestreamed wedding ceremony like a pro!

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How to Perform a Unity Sand Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)

Learn how to perform a unity sand ceremony, one of the most popular unity rituals included in modern weddings. Step by step instructions on how to set up the supplies and table, an example of wording and what to say (sample script), meaning and symbolism, use in blended family ceremonies, and considerations for what to do after the wedding. For wedding officiants and couples!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

How to Find Out What County a Wedding Venue is In -- Marriage License Tips

How to Find Out What County a Wedding Venue is In -- Marriage License Tips

As a wedding officiant traveling to a new venue, you might ask: What County Am I In? This is important info for minister registration & getting the correct marriage license! Learn how to find out what county you -- and your venue -- are in.

How to stop parents, friends, & relatives from taking over your wedding plan

How to stop parents, friends, & relatives from taking over your wedding plan

If meddlesome parents, relatives, or friends try to take over your wedding planning, avoid disappointment & resentment with these communication tips.

Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On

Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On

How to help yourself and others in the role of wedding officiant in the midst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis

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How to Get Certified to Marry Someone: Ordination, Certification, and Minister Licensing Explained

What does it mean to get certified to marry someone. Learn about state requirements to perform marriage, and what you need to do.

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

Choosing your officiant wisely and working with them closely throughout the duration of your planning is the key to a successful wedding ceremony.

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