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TODAY | 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 ...
YESTERDAY | 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...
3 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...
Ceremony Planning Articles
30 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2025
¿Qué edad hay que tener para casarse en cada estado?
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos ...
33 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2025
2026 Wedding Dates to Make Your PTO Go Farther With a 4-Day Weekend!
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to atte...
53 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2025
The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!
A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
147 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2025
This Polish Wedding Toast Predicts Who Wears the Pants in Your Marriage
Discover the Polish-inspired Vodka & Water Shot wedding toast: a fun game of chance that decides who's the boss of the marriage - or at least the wedding nig...
148 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2025
Breaking of the Bread: A Fun Wedding Ritual to Kick Off Your Reception
A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your we...
171 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2025
Stealing the Groom’s Shoes: A Fun Indian Wedding Tradition
Add laughter & lighthearted rivalry to your Indian wedding with the Joota Chupai tradition, aka stealing the groom's shoes! This fun wedding prank is a perfe...
Community Articles
53 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2025
The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!
A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the ...
65 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2025
Want to Become a Wedding Officiant With Integrity, Confidence & Great Profess...
Learn ethical wedding officiant best practices, modern wedding officiant etiquette, and tips to create a strong business and professional boundaries with 'Ce...
91 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2025
Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s Favorite San Diego Wedding Venues
Explore Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s favorite wedding venues in Southern California, plus her dream destination wedding locations, from the San Diego Zoo, Scrip...