AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG
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Learn how long a moment of silence lasts during a wedding ceremony, when to add one, and what to say before and after. A ‘how to’ for couples and officiants on remembrance ceremonies and honoring lost loved ones.
Make sure your wedding vows and ceremony script pop by adding a few lyrics from these 1960s classic songs. Perfect for a vintage, retro, hippie, or bohemian themed wedding.
5 ways to capture the all-star vibe of Damian Lillard and Kay’la Hanson’s extravagant wedding, which included guests like Snoop Dog, Common, Draymond Green, DeMar DeRozan, and more.
Is it time to pick a flower man for your wedding? This offbeat wedding trend is a twist on the traditional flower girl that’s gender inclusive and gives couples a new way to involve their friends, siblings, and relatives in the wedding ceremony procession.
Gothic wedding inspiration from The Cure: Use these love song lyrics for wedding readings, to write romantic goth wedding vows, or add to your ceremony script!
A wedding unity ritual with roots in African Yoruba culture, Tasting the Elements symbolizes the emotions of a long and loving marriage - spicy, sour, bitter, and sweet. Learn how to add this unique custom to your own ceremony for a mix of modern and traditional elements, whether it's non religious, non denominational, Christian, or Pagan.
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
A step-by-step guide to get married in Washington State - from how to find an officiant and choose a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your marriage license.
Mass weddings, sometimes called group weddings and elopements, are trending in 2021 and 2022. Learn why couples love them and how to build your own ceremony packages to join in the group fun! Also called: Shared weddings, joint weddings, double weddings, and ceremonies for multiple couples.
Dog weddings, cat weddings, and all kinds of pet weddings are gaining mainstream popularity this year.
New vow renewal script! Give your simple vow renewal ceremony a boost of beauty and symbolism by adding a handfasting. Perfect for an anniversary, sequel or second wedding, and for nontraditional relationships, commitment ceremonies, and long term polyamorous partners.
A step-by-step guide to getting married in North Carolina - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your marriage license.
Learn about the symbolism and meaning of the black umbrella in Hmong weddings, the siv ceeb, mej koob, and other interesting details about the traditional marriage process, and its modern adaptations.
New vow renewal script! This simple ceremony script reminds us that marriage is more than a final destination, it's the start of a lifetime of love. With recognition of children and family, and can be customized for an anniversary, or sequel / second wedding celebrations following a minimony, destination wedding, or elopement.
Learn about the symbolism of the chuppah, the traditional Jewish wedding canopy, and its place within modern Jewish marriage ceremonies.
How to officiate a polyamorous commitment ceremony, the difference between polyamory and polygamy, and a sample outline to help you write your ceremony script -- plus what to expect as a guest.
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