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Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underwear

Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mormon divorce.

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An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages

Covenant marriage is a legally distinct type of marriage that wedding officiants should know about. Read our advice on performing a covenant marriage ceremony, including how to sign a covenant marriage license.

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

No one wants to make a fool of themselves by delivering a bad wedding toast! Follow these simple tips on what to say and do to make your speech memorable.

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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.

Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together

Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together

Vows are the most meaningful part of a wedding ceremony! But that doesn’t mean you have to stress over them. Loosen up with these Mad Libs inspired wedding vows as you plan your upcoming wedding.

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!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

Flower Meanings and Symbolism : What Does Your Wedding Bouquet Say?

Flower Meanings and Symbolism : What Does Your Wedding Bouquet Say?

Are you fluent in the language of flowers? Learn the meaning and symbolism of common blooms, to help you plan your wedding bouquet and reception arrangements!

12 Love Poems for Your Wedding Ceremony

12 Love Poems for Your Wedding Ceremony

Need help putting your love into words? Include these timeless love poems in your vows or as a special reading in your wedding ceremony, so your sweetheart knows just what your heart wants to say! Including modern, contemporary, classic, and traditional poetry.

A Guide to Virtual Wedding Ceremonies in Utah: For Officiants & Couples

A Guide to Virtual Wedding Ceremonies in Utah: For Officiants & Couples

Perform a remote, online wedding in Utah, or apply for & sign the marriage license digitally! Utah County's fully online system for weddings is the first of its kind in the country, and around the world. A complete guide to web-conference, videoconference weddings in Utah, for officiants and couples.

Close up photo of someone holding a carefully folded letter, sealed with wax, with a message that says 'For Lydia'. The letter is folded in an intricate way, called letterlocking, and forms a square.

Give Your Love Letter Ceremony a Centuries-Old Twist with Letterlocking

Give your love letter ceremony a Renaissance twist with letterlocking! This unique unity ritual adds history, tradition, and visual beauty to the wedding ceremony. Locked letters have been around for centuries, amade the news recently, when a centuries-old year letter was “unfolded” virtually, allowing it to be read for the first time in 300 years!

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The Pros and Cons of Popular Payment Methods for Wedding Officiants

Venmo or PayPal? Cash, check, or credit? We compare the most popular payment methods used by new and experienced wedding officiants to help you decide what method will work best for you, and your couples.

New ceremony script alert! A Virtual Wedding with Special Readings

New ceremony script alert! A Virtual Wedding with Special Readings

Transform an ordinary online wedding into a magical collaboration with friends! This sample ceremony script is perfect for involving guests in remote, virtual, or livestreamed weddings during Covid, and beyond.

West Virginia Offers Online Registration for Wedding Officiants!

West Virginia Offers Online Registration for Wedding Officiants!

West Virginia wedding officiants can now register online! In early 2021, WV updated its minister registration process to be fully online. Learn how to register to perform marriage using this new electronic portal!

Close up photo shows an officiant wrapping the colorful handfasting cords around a bride and groom's wrists

New Wedding Officiant Script! Simple Handfasting Ceremony

Simple handfasting ceremony wording and outline for a wedding officiant! Sweet vows, easy to modify for Pagan, Christian, nonreligious or spiritual couples

Plan a Virtual Wedding Ceremony with Special Readings

Plan a Virtual Wedding Ceremony with Special Readings

Bring family and friends together this season with a virtual wedding ceremony that feels intimate, welcoming, and magical. Creative set design & attention to detail and lighting make all the difference!

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