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Close up photo of a dog at wedding ceremony

2 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2025

Can a Dog Officiate a Wedding? These States Allow Fido to Lead the Ceremony

Learn how your dog can serve as a ceremonial wedding officiant in states where couples can 'self-solemnize.' Your dog pretends to deliver the script as co-of...

Close up photo of a bride and groom in wedding clothes and colorful sneakers for a fun and casual vibe

13 DAYS AGO | 2.17.2025

Free Places to Get Married (Don’t Go Into Wedding Debt!)

Discover free places to get married for a small wedding or elopement! Explore beautiful, free wedding venues for your big day & start saving now!

Bride and groom wedding cake topper sitting on top of a pile of money to symbolize saving money on a wedding

23 DAYS AGO | 2.7.2025

6 Ways a Last Minute Wedding Can Save You Money

Learn how planning a last-minute wedding can save you money! Discover 6 money saving tips to cut wedding costs while still having fun.

A beautiful natural arch outdoors in the mountains for a native american wedding ceremony

37 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025

Native American Wedding Vows & Readings

Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others

Older bride stands on the beach in a beautiful white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling with her eyes closed

39 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2025

Your Guide to Wedding Dresses for a Second Marriage

Real advice on choosing the best wedding dresses for a second marriage. If you’re a second time bride, click for tips on color, silhouette, etiquette & more

A wedding officiant reads from the wedding script during an outdoor wedding. The bride and groom smile at each other.

45 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2025

5 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Officiate Your Wedding

Having a friend officiate your wedding is a big decision! ✓ Click to read pros & cons of choosing a friend or family member as your wedding officiant.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Close up of two wedding rings placed on the blade of sword as part of the Viking wedding sword exchange

47 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2025

The Magic & Meaning of Viking Wedding Rings

Viking wedding rings bring deep meaning & mystical power into the modern Viking wedding ceremony. Learn how to keep this magic alive in your marriage rite!

Woman in a black wedding dress walks outdoors

48 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2025

11 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits for Every Style

Black wedding dresses and suits you'll love! For every style, from gothic wedding to timeless black-tie elegance. With advice on how to accessorize & more

Man and woman embrace while man holds out an engagement ring, symbolizing that they two are newly engaged

55 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2025

What to Call Your Partner Now That You’re Engaged

We explain fiance vs fiancee, plus other words to call the person you’re engaged to! Click to read funny alternatives & more for announcing your engagement

Man and woman taking selfie outdoors smiling, woman holding up her hand to show off her engagement ring and smiling

58 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2025

What to do After Getting Engaged in 20 Simple Steps

You just got engaged, now what? Use this checklist for your engagement announcement &! to start wedding planning - for a short or long engagement!

Engaged couple pose in the snow looking happy

61 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2024

10 Winter Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas & Advice

What to wear for winter engagement photos! Click to read our favorite engagement photo outfits ideas & advice for an unforgettable session.

La novia y el novio están parados junto a un caballo el día de la boda, sonriendo. La novia se inclina para acariciar afectuosamente al caballo.

62 DAYS AGO | 12.30.2024

8 Ideas de Bodas Ecuestres Para Amantes de los Caballos

¡Planifique una boda de caballos perfecta con estas dulces ideas para bodas con temática ecuestre! Desde elegir un lugar para celebrar la boda con caballos, ...

Close up of a bride filling out a wedding planning checklist

66 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2024

Helpful Advice for Wedding Planning with ADHD

Planning a wedding with ADHD just got easier! Read our blog for tips to help you stay on track and to make wedding planning more fun!

A wedding officiant reads from a book during the wedding ceremony while the grooms and witnesses laugh happily

68 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2024

Does the Officiant Get a Wedding Invitation? Etiquette for the Reception & More

Read our advice on when and how to invite the Officiant to a wedding and reception party, with ‘plus one’ wedding invitation etiquette for spouses.

Close up of a bride in a pink wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers

73 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2024

5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best fo...

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