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1370 DAYS AGO | 3.23.2021
Minors and Marriage: Six states re-examine the minimum age for marriage in a ...
Six states are considering raising the minimum age for marriage, in what seems to be increased attention to laws regulating child marriage in the US.
1371 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2021
Groom drops ring into Lake Tahoe, wedding ceremony ends in scuba diving adven...
A picturesque marriage ceremony came to a halt when the ring exchange made an unexpected splash. A local scuba diver saved the day in the unlikely Lake Tahoe...
1375 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2021
Japan Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional
In a landmark decision, a District Court in Japan ruled the government's same-sex marriage ban violated Article 14 of the country's constitution, making it u...
1375 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2021
The Advocate Interviews Jim Obergefell About Marriage Equality Today
Jim Obergefell talks about marriage equality with The Advocate magazine's podcast LGBTQ&A, ahead of the six year anniversary of the Obergefell v Hodges same-...
1377 DAYS AGO | 3.16.2021
The Vatican, Pope Francis say the Catholic Church cannot bless the “sin” of s...
The Vatican disappointed Catholics, LGBTQ+ couples, and allies around the world with its statement that the Catholic Church won’t bless same-sex marriages. A...
1378 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021
Weddings, Receptions (and Dancing!) Resume in New York on Monday
New York’s expanded guidelines for weddings and catered events, including receptions, go into effect Monday, to the relief of many venues, brides, and grooms...
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1378 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021
Couples can marry for free at Philly pop-up event in support of marriage equa...
Free wedding pop-up in Philly, hosted by Equal Dignity Pop-Up Nuptials in support of marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples, will also help those whose plans h...
1380 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2021
Netflix asks 'Marriage or Mortgage': We say NOPE.
‘Marriage or Mortgage’ : A new Netflix show asks Nashville couples to choose between a large wedding and a home, and couldn't come at a stranger time -- as c...
1381 DAYS AGO | 3.12.2021
#WeddingRules TikTok trend reveals what young couples REALLY want
The #WeddingRules TikTok trend reveals what young couples want and don’t want at their wedding ceremonies! From gifts to kids and plus ones, to unnecessary f...
1381 DAYS AGO | 3.12.2021
West Virginia Offers Online Registration for Wedding Officiants!
West Virginia wedding officiants can now register online! In early 2021, WV updated its minister registration process to be fully online. Learn how to regist...
1382 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2021
Wedding hair pros in Iowa may be able to work onsite at venues
A proposed change in Iowa would allow hairstylists to work at wedding venues the day of the wedding, creating additional income for cosmetologists and venues...
1383 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2021
150-guest luau has Oahu couples wondering why weddings are still capped at 10
Oahu wedding vendors & couples expressed confusion this week when a 150 seat luau was allowed under the Waikiki's Covid Tier 3 guidelines, while weddings and...
1385 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2021
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s tal...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just revealed they held a secret wedding elopement in their backyard. But there were no witnesses… Was it legal? And what are ...
1389 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2021
Would You Perform a Wedding in Space?
As news of a space hotel makes headlines, we have to ask… would you perform a wedding in space? Officiants have a new destination wedding package to daydream...
1396 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2021
Wedding Industry on its own? Frustrated vendors speak out, create solutions
Creative solutions and lingering questions emerge as wedding vendors express frustration and take action, and states loosen restrictions, during COVID strugg...