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49 "Ceremony Basics" Category Articles
163 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2022
Wedding Processional Order: Traditional & Modern Examples for Your Ceremony
Choose a wedding processional order that’s best for your ceremony with inspiration from these traditional and non-traditional examples, including nondenomina...
188 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2022
Officiants: Ask to Review a Couple’s Written Vows Before the Wedding Ceremony
Tips for new or first time wedding officiant: Ask to review a couple’s written wedding vows before the ceremony to ensure compatible length and tone. This is...
208 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2022
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 t...
211 DAYS AGO | 3.1.2022
¿Existen requerimientos legales de redacción para una ceremonia de bodas?
Aunque para una ceremonia de Bodas no existen requerimientos legales de palabras específicas, las parejas deben realizar su Declaración de Intenciones y el o...
216 DAYS AGO | 2.24.2022
Must-Watch Video For Anyone Planning a Sequel Wedding Ceremony
A short video on how to officiate and plan a sequel wedding or a wedding ceremony in two parts, with tips for wedding officiants and newlyweds on what to say...
226 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2022
12 Creative Pronouncement Ideas for Your Wedding Ceremony
Want to write a creative wedding pronouncement, but aren’t sure what wording to use? Let these 10 alternatives inspire you, from funny to formal examples, ge...
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257 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2022
The Shortest Wedding Ceremony Script Possible
Looking for a short wedding script? How about the shortest wedding ceremony script ever? This simple script is only 200 characters, making it short enough to...
330 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2021
New script! A Simple Buddhist Wedding Ceremony Script
New wedding script! A short, simple Buddhist wedding ceremony script for modern couples that’s easy to personalize. With shared ‘we do’ wedding vows inspired...
422 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2021
Wedding Hat Etiquette: Can Wedding Officiants Wear a Hat to the Ceremony? Wha...
Looking for the right hat to wear to a wedding ceremony? Wondering if you can keep it on during the vows? Learn the rules of wedding hat etiquette for couple...
457 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2021
How long is a wedding ceremony? What to Include and What to Skip
Asked to perform or plan a wedding? Learn how long a wedding ceremony lasts, and which parts of the ceremony to include or cut to keep it from running too lo...
539 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021
Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms
Mormon priests perform marriages and baptisms for dead ancestors to give their souls a place in the afterlife. Learn more about these rites, including proxy ...
546 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2021
Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underw...
Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mo...
547 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021
An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages
Covenant marriages are legally distinct from other types of marriage. Here’s what wedding officiants and couples should know about these uncommon religious w...
547 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021
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.
551 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2021
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, min...