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Oregon will not be issuing permits for weddings and outdoor gatherings of over 50 people until after July 1, 2021, due to the continued spread of COVID-19. Small weddings are allowed. Closures and restrictions have impacted wedding vendors and couples throughout the pandemic.

The wedding venue Belle Garden Estate is suing Virginia's Gov. Northam over Covid 19 restrictions they say are discriminatory. Wedding gatherings are limited to a much smaller size than those at restaurants, bars, and other entertainment businesses in the state.

These wedding rings were lost forever, until a few everyday heroes stepped in to reunite them with their owners.

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.

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 wedding adventure, leading to a happy ending for the bride and groom.

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 unconstitutional.

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. Strict requirements must be followed.

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 have been affected by the Covid pandemic.

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 impacted by the Covid pandemic, and convenience for couples.

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 other social gatherings are still limited to 10 people.

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 the witness requirements for the marriage license in your state?

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 about!

Creative solutions and lingering questions emerge as wedding vendors express frustration and take action, and states loosen restrictions, during COVID struggle.

Wondering when or if you should get a COVID test before your wedding? See what state officials, wedding professionals, and other experts have to say.

Wedding restrictions loosen in Rhode Island after wedding professionals create a new role: the Covid Safety Officer, Coordinator, or Specialist. By working with local health departments and hosting a mock wedding, RICWEP helps create safer, bigger in-person weddings.