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How to talk about COVID-19 wedding ceremony safety without making it weird, for wedding officiants and couples

How to talk about COVID-19 wedding ceremony safety without making it weird, for wedding officiants and couples

Avoid misunderstandings! How-to tips for talking about COVID-19 wedding ceremony safety, for wedding officiants & couples.

Can't have an in person wedding reception? Try these 4 options instead.

Can't have an in person wedding reception? Try these 4 options instead.

Plan a wedding reception during COVID-19 with fun alternatives to large gatherings, like drive by receptions, anniversary parties & virtual receptions!

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

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 all marriage licenses, marriage forms, and registration documents.

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Utah becomes first state to allow international virtual Zoom wedding for partners living in different countries

Utah is the first state to allow virtual international Zoom weddings for couples living in different countries, and different states, as COVID-19 travel restrictions continue.

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When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?

How to determine your rates and what to charge as a professional or first time wedding officiant, including when to lower or raise the cost for custom wedding ceremonies or chances to build your wedding services portfolio.

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

Will decorative wedding masks replace the veil to become a new family heirloom as the COVID-19 pandemic changes wedding attire and fashions?

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea

The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea

How to host a hybrid wedding by livestreaming a small in-person wedding ceremony to your online guests.

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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 to prevent this wedding day mistake.

Exorcisms, Flus, and Flat Tires: Backup Officiants are Essential, Especially in 2020

Exorcisms, Flus, and Flat Tires: Backup Officiants are Essential, Especially in 2020

Wedding officiants may have to cancel last minute, but couples can avoid canceling the wedding ceremony by having a friend or family member prepared as a backup officiant.

Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony

Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony

How to honor dead relatives and loved ones as part of a joyful wedding ceremony.

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When Should Officiants Say NO to a Ceremony?

Saying no: Officiating a wedding is an important role & you might not be a good fit for every wedding ceremony. Watch for these red flags & bad matches to choose couples that are best for your officiant business.

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Involve Children in Planning Your Microwedding Ceremony with Seasonal Crafts

Involve children in planning your microwedding ceremony with these seasonal crafts, including decorative wedding masks and twinkle lights for backyard microweddings.

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Plan a Simple Wedding Ceremony With Inspiration from One Couple’s ‘Year and a Day’ Pagan Engagement

Learn the parts of a handfasting wedding and Plan a handfasting ceremony using inspiration from a traditional Pagan ‘year and a day’ engagement.

“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding

“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding

What do officiants wear? It depends… Read how one officiant led a naturist wedding in a nudist community, but stayed true to her own personal wedding style.

From Seasonal Masks to Extra Mics, 5 Things Officiants Can Do Right Now to Prepare for Fall & Winter Wedding Ceremonies

From Seasonal Masks to Extra Mics, 5 Things Officiants Can Do Right Now to Prepare for Fall & Winter Wedding Ceremonies

There are several ways officiants can prepare for fall & winter indoor weddings during the pandemic to make seasonal ceremonies safe, fun, and memorable.

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