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A couple hold hands on their wedding day outdoors, the man is in a wheelchair. They are both smiling and look very happy and in love

22 DAYS AGO | 11.1.2024

New Jersey Legislators Urge Congress Not to Cut Benefits for Disabled Adults ...

Lawmakers in New Jersey urge U.S. Congress members to eliminate ‘marriage penalties’ on federal SSI and SSDI benefits for disabled adults who get married.

Chef Toni Lawson stands next to her daughter and new daughter-in-law during their wedding in a cave at Shenandoah Caverns, Virginia. The light is purple and pink and glowing, with rock formations and guests in the background

197 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2024

Pastry Chef Officiates Epic Gay Wedding In a Cave, And It’s Just As Cool As I...

Meet AMM Minister & first-time Officiant Tonette Lawson, aka Chef Toni of Tesserts, and read about the epic queer wedding in a cave she officiated for daught...

A bride reads her wedding vows out loud at the marriage ceremony. She is in a white dress and holds the vows printed on paper and a microphone. In front of her, the groom listens. They are are outside on a sunny day.

250 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in New Jersey to Officiate a Wed...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in New Jersey, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and ho...

Officiant Norman Graham poses in a stylish purple suit next to a beautiful gazebo decorated with flowers on a spring day. He is smiling toward the camera

253 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2024

10 Tips to Grow a Wedding Officiant Business from Norman Graham of Wed By Norm

Ten tips to start and grow a thriving wedding officiant business from Officiant Norman Graham of Wed By Norm. Learn more about marketing, branding, and adver...

Two brides hold up their hands to a laptop screen to show off their wedding rings following a casual online wedding ceremony.

316 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2024

New Jersey Lawmakers Discuss Virtual Weddings & Marriage License Appointments...

Learn about legislation to allow virtual marriage license appointments and online wedding ceremonies in New Jersey. Carry over bills sponsored by Representat...

Close up photo of a man signing a legal document with a pen. In the foreground are two gold wedding rings.

320 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2024

Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2024: Marriage Legislation to Watch in Y...

Learn about potential changes to marriage laws in your state in 2024, including proposed legislation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, Missouri, Virginia, U...

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Interracial marriage protections are now codified in New Jersey law

444 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2023

Interracial marriage protections are now codified in New Jersey law

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, that ensures all New Jersey marriage laws be read with race neutral intent. Effective immedia...

How to Get Married in New Jersey: Plan a Wedding in The Garden State

554 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2023

How to Get Married in New Jersey: Plan a Wedding in The Garden State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding or elopement and get married in New Jersey - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best weddi...

Bill to protect interracial marriage passes N.J. Assembly, heads to Senate

633 DAYS AGO | 3.1.2023

Bill to protect interracial marriage passes N.J. Assembly, heads to Senate

A bill to protect and codify interracial marriage rights in New Jersey passed the Assembly in a unanimous 78-0 vote this week. Learn what's next as this impo...

Don’t forget! New Jersey marriage licenses are free until June 2023

683 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2023

Don’t forget! New Jersey marriage licenses are free until June 2023

There is no fee to apply for a New Jersey marriage license through June 30th, 2023! The usual application fees for marriage and civil union licenses were wai...

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

711 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2022

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

Lawmakers in New Jersey introduced a bill to codify protections for interracial marriage rights in the state. The bill would amend the current statute to ens...

NJ DCR launches initiative to protect marriage equality after 5 towns violate marriage license laws

765 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2022

NJ DCR launches initiative to protect marriage equality after 5 towns violate...

N.J. Attorney General announces Division on Civil Rights Marriage Equality enforcement initiative to protect the rights of same-sex, nonbinary, and other LGB...

NJ Lighthouse wedding, 228 steps up! (We hope this officiant wore comfy shoes.)

1013 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2022

NJ Lighthouse wedding, 228 steps up! (We hope this officiant wore comfy shoes.)

A Valentine's Day wedding and vow renewal event in Atlantic City, NJ, at the Absecon Lighthouse included a 171 foot climb and 228 stairs, reminding us that w...

NJ codifies same-sex marriage, protects right to marry

1047 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2022

NJ codifies same-sex marriage, protects right to marry

NJ legislators passed a bill to codify same-sex marriage and protect marriage equality. All NJ state laws concerning marriage and civil union will now be rea...

A 150 yr-old marriage license was found hidden in a painting…

1206 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2021

A 150 yr-old marriage license was found hidden in a painting…

Why was this marriage license hidden in a painting, nearly 150 years ago? The mystery was uncovered when an antique painting was donated to a thrift store in...

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