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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s talk marriage laws!

1794 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s tal...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just revealed they held a secret wedding elopement in their backyard. But there were no witnesses… Was it legal? And what are ...

Can I Officiate a Virtual Wedding Ceremony In My State?

1808 DAYS AGO | 2.22.2021

Can I Officiate a Virtual Wedding Ceremony In My State?

We answer common questions on officiating & performing a virtual wedding ceremony in your state, including online marriage licenses, special rules, location ...

State-by-state marriage waiting periods should be part of your wedding plan

1811 DAYS AGO | 2.19.2021

State-by-state marriage waiting periods should be part of your wedding plan

Want to get married fast? Find out if your state has a marriage waiting period to avoid unexpected wedding ceremony delays, especially during Covid!

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

1814 DAYS AGO | 2.16.2021

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 m...

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

1833 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2021

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does th...

As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

1840 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2021

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Wondering how to apply for a marriage license during the covid coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. Marriage laws vary by state and even county, but we ca...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Active duty military personnel may soon be able to marry by video conference in Texas

1868 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2020

Active duty military personnel may soon be able to marry by video conference ...

Service members will be able to choose a virtual or proxy marriage ceremony in Texas if House Bill No. 675 passes in 2021.

Don’t get the minister blues… bet on black (ink)

1904 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2020

Don’t get the minister blues… bet on black (ink)

Most counties have requirements about what color ink can be used on official documents. Be a good officiant and use black ink when signing and filling out al...

Stylized illustration of the United States with two pieces of paper, symbolizing marriage vows and weddings across the country

1930 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2020

No marriage license, no marriage… but maybe a misdemeanor?

No marriage license might mean no wedding! Learn why a wedding officiant might not officiate, the legal risks of a forgetting your marriage license, and how ...

A photo of a typical clerk's office, showing a counter with several employees and a sign that reads 'registry division'

2581 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2019

Attention Couples: Read this before you visit the clerk’s office for your mar...

Before getting married, couples and their officiant need to follow these steps in order to get their marriage license.

A newly married bride and groom stand embracing on the shore. Behind them, the ocean, and a large cruise ship in the distance.

2634 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2018

A Wedding Officiant's Guide to Performing Destination and Cruise Ship Weddings

Learn how to officiate a cruise ship wedding and what cruise ship operators require to legally perform a destination wedding.

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