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YESTERDAY | 6.15.2026

New 48hr Marriage Waiting Period in Connecticut in 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.

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YESTERDAY | 6.15.2026

Arizona Legislators Leave Loophole for Religious Discrimination Against Same-...

Arizona SB 1573 aims to restrict religious laws in courts but includes a marriage exception. AMM breaks down how this might impact marriage equality.

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29 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2026

New 2026 Requirement for Utah’s Online Weddings

Learn new requirements for Utah remote marriage ceremonies in 2026, for Utah wedding officiants and ministers.

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34 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2026

Congress Just Entered The “Cousin Marriage” Debate

Congress considers a new bill that would strip federal benefits and protections from "cousin marriages." Learn about H.R. 8634, "Consanguineous Marriage Proh...

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50 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2026

Bride Uses Guillotine to Cut Her Cake (& More Bloody Wedding Treats)

Bride slices her wedding cake with a guillotine in this viral Marie Antoinette–themed wedding! Read the story behind the bloody cake cutting, plus other unus...

Close up of couple signing marriage license, delaware

57 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2026

Proposed Law Would Simplify Gender Marker Update on Delaware Marriage Certifi...

Delaware bill HB 375 would allow transgender individuals to update marriage certificates and other vital records via self-attestation, allow applications to ...

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

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64 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2026

Could the Barter System Reshape the Wedding Industry?

Can bartering reshape the wedding industry? Explore how Gen Z wedding vendors are trading services, plus the benefits and risks, and what it could mean for a...

Un hombre y una mujer jóvenes se sientan en un sofá leyendo reseñas de iglesias en línea para encontrar el mejor lugar para ser ordenado en línea en una tableta.

113 DAYS AGO | 2.23.2026

Ordenación en línea: Reseñas de American Marriage Ministries

¿Quiere oficiar una boda? ¿Busca reseñas honestas de American Marriage Ministries? ¡Consulte los testimonios de ministros ordenados en línea en la página pri...

Close up of wedding officiant signing a Texas marriage license

119 DAYS AGO | 2.17.2026

How to Fill out a Texas Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Texas marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from TX county cl...

upclose photo of wedding rings, gavel, and laptop, symbolizing online marriage laws

144 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2026

Will New Limits Be Placed on Utah’s Online Marriage Ceremonies in 2026?

Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could ...

gavel and wedding rings, symbolizing marriage laws 2026

145 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2026

How Will Marriage Laws Change in 2026? Legislation to Watch

2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license appl...

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147 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2026

Virginia Voters Could Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban in November 2026

Virginia voters will decide in November 2026 whether to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban and add permanent constitutional protections for marriage eq...

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151 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2026

2D & AI Wedding Glossary: Defining What it Means to Marry Fictional & Custom ...

Learn simple definitions and concepts of the AI & 2D wedding trend, including the meaning of fictosexual, AI companions, oshi, waifu, and more.

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152 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2026

Proposed Florida “Marriage Fraud” Law: What Immigrants & Wedding Officiants S...

Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.

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162 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2026

The Best Central Florida Wedding Venues for Your Budget, According to a Local...

Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, ...

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