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Ordination vs. Government License: Do You Need to Register to Officiate Weddings in Your State?
Published: Thursday, Feb. 6th, 2020
Updated November 2020...
Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding party get sick on the wedding day
Published: Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 2020
If your nuptials are forthcoming and you’re experiencing more than just the typical pre...
“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for wedding officiants in 2020
Published: Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 2020
Finding a wedding officiant is different than any other part of wedding planning. As wedding c...
How to find a wedding officiant in 2020: How online ordination makes the best officiants
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 28th, 2020
Have you ever spent half the day looking for your car keys only to discover that they were rig...
Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant
Published: Friday, Jan. 24th, 2020
Working closely with your wedding officiant is a must, but a lot of couples don’t quite ...
...So What Does a Wedding Officiant Really Do?
Published: Friday, Jan. 24th, 2020
Wedding officiants devote countless hours to thoughtfully crafting the perfect wedding ceremon...
Is Virginia about to get rid of its discriminatory marriage officiant laws?
Published: Thursday, Jan. 23rd, 2020
After years of preventing online-ordained ministers (and many other Virginians) from officiati...
Proposed New Jersey Amendment to "Authorize Persons Serving Overseas in Military to be Married or Enter into Civil Union by Video Conference or Other Electronic Means”
Published: Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2020
Lawmakers in New Jersey have proposed an amendment regarding marriage by proxy. But don&r...