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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
TODAY | 10.30.2024
True Crime Fan Asks 'Dateline' Star to Officiate Her Wedding
Dateline crime reporter Josh Mankiewicz officiates wedding for humor writer Sara Runnels and new husband Adam Zack in Seattle.
YESTERDAY | 10.29.2024
Toddler Steals Phone & Films Viral Wedding Reception Video
Toddler steals dad’s phone and records viral video of dance moves at the family wedding reception. That’s it, he’s hired!
7 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2024
Why Lavender Marriage is Making a Modern Comeback
Lavender Marriage is being redefined as young people discover the benefits of legally marrying a platonic life partner.
Ceremony Planning Articles
21 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2024
What to Expect at a Rastafarian Wedding & Marriage Ceremony
Learn about Rastafarian wedding traditions, marriage customs & what Rastafarians believe about marriage! Plus how to find a Rastafarian officiant / wedding o...
22 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2024
8 Equestrian Wedding Ideas for Horse Lovers
Plan a perfect horse wedding with these sweet equestrian themed wedding ideas! From choosing a wedding venue with horses, riding down the aisle, and more.
34 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024
The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.
Religion and Rituals Articles
6 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2024
Marry Your Gal Pal! Let’s Bring Back ‘Boston Marriage’
Will modern women bring back Boston Marriages as Gen Z’s embrace of platonic marriage grows? Plus a look at women’s same-sex relationships in the 1800s!
21 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2024
What to Expect at a Rastafarian Wedding & Marriage Ceremony
Learn about Rastafarian wedding traditions, marriage customs & what Rastafarians believe about marriage! Plus how to find a Rastafarian officiant / wedding o...
34 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024
The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.
Community Articles
19 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2024
Love Prevails: 10 Weddings that Hurricane Helene & Milton Couldn’t Stop
These resilient couples and their communities overcame great hardships following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in order to get married. Read about th...
30 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2024
A Simple & Elegant Wedding Officiant Script Holder
This professional wedding officiant binder/padfolio can hold a wedding ceremony script, clergy ID card, ink pens, minister credentials, marriage license & more.
77 DAYS AGO | 8.14.2024
You Need This Illustrated Handfasting Ceremony Guide!
A handfasting wedding planning book! Written for couples & officiants with tips on how to officiate a handfasting, handfasting vows, Pagan wedding altars & more