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186 DAYS AGO | 6.3.2025
Connecticut Legislators Vote to Ban First Cousin Marriages
Lawmakers in Connecticut voted to ban marriage between first cousins, beginning Oct 1, 2025. Click to read more about CT HB06918.
191 DAYS AGO | 5.29.2025
Oregon Lawmakers Ban Child Marriage, Raise Marrying Age to 18
Beginning Jan 1, 2026, you must be 18 years old to get married in Oregon. Read more about SB548, signed into law by Gov Tina Kotek this week!
198 DAYS AGO | 5.22.2025
¿Se Puede Casar sin Certificado de Matrimonio? ¿Qué Pasa si lo Pierde o lo O...
¡Ay! Olvido o perdió su licencia de matrimonio, ¿ahora qué? Haga para leer las reglas sobre bodas sin licencia, los períodos de espera, las fechas de vencimi...
201 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2025
Texas Lawmakers to Decide Who Returns a Marriage License
Officiants must return a Texas marriage license, but that could change! Click to read the pros & cons legislators will weigh to deciding if newlyweds can ret...
201 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2025
Dripping Springs Will Continue Reign as ‘Wedding Capital of Texas’
Want to elope in Dripping Springs? This Hill Country town is keeping it's crown as the Wedding Capital of Texas, so plan your destination wedding today!
207 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2025
Would Gen Z Abandon Marriage if Griswold v. Connecticut is Overturned?
What might happen to Gen Alpha or Gen Z marriage trends if Griswold vs Connecticut is overturned? Click to read our thoughts on the changing legal & social l...
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215 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2025
Could Short-Term Marriage Contracts Replace ‘Til Death Do Us Part’?
Will temporary marriages & 'short term' marriage contracts replace lifelong commitment? One relationship expert's prediction got us thinking about the future...
222 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2025
Is Open Marriage Legal in the US? Like, Actually Legal?
Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage w...
229 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2025
What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?
Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges
234 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2025
How to Spot Online Ordination Scams: Signs to Watch For
6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.
235 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2025
Changing Your Name After Marriage Isn’t Required: What to Know
Don't want to change your last name when you get married? Click to read the ins and outs of legal name change after marriage, including cost, requirements, o...
256 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2025
Understanding Massachusetts One Day Marriage Designation vs Online Ordination...
Which is best, getting ordained online or a one day marriage designation (MA) for officiating a wedding? Let’s take a look at cost, wait time, & more!
257 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2025
Illinois Lawmakers Want to Expand ‘Self Uniting’ Marriage Laws
Learn about potential updates to Illinois self uniting marriage laws which would expand the option to more couples, proposed by IL HB3049 2025.
281 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...
331 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2025
You’ll Want to Keep an Eye on This Marriage Legislation in 2025
US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025