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52 "Ceremony Basics" Category Articles
579 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2023
Who Can Officiate a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony?
Looking for a non religious wedding officiant? There are several great officiant options to consider when planning a civil, secular, or non-religious weddin...
736 DAYS AGO | 7.3.2023
The Wedding Recession: Creative Ideas & Advice for Your Wedding Ceremony Rece...
Learn about the Wedding Recession - the symbolic end of a wedding ceremony that comes after the Officiant's Pronouncement of marriage! With advice on wedding...
930 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2022
Creative ‘Declaration of Intent’ Wording for Your Wedding Ceremony
Want to write a creative wedding ceremony script, but aren’t sure what wording to use for the declaration of intent? Let these 6 alternatives inspire you, fr...
977 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2022
Can’t Afford a Wedding? How to Get Married for (Almost) Free
How to have a free wedding, or almost free! If you can't afford a wedding, consider these alternatives for a free wedding officiant, free wedding venue, and ...
1177 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...
1202 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...
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1222 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...
1225 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...
1230 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...
1240 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...
1271 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...
1344 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...
1436 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...
1471 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...
1553 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 ...