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wedding officiant sits at table filling out the marriage license, while the bride and groom and a witness watch happily

YESTERDAY | 12.12.2025

How to Fill out a Missouri Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Missouri marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from MO Record...

close up of young people's hands, wedding ring

3 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2025

Wisconsin Legislators Consider Banning Child Marriage in 2026

Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marria...

El novio lee sus votos a la novia durante la ceremonia de boda al aire libre; es una foto conmovedora y llena de amor.

5 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2025

Declaración de intenciones vs. votos (cuando las palabras en la boda son impo...

¡Aprenda la diferencia entre una declaración de intención de boda y votos, los requisitos legales que debe conocer y qué viene primero en una ceremonia de boda!

Young engaged couple makes funny faces and points at engagement ring during conversation

8 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2025

A.I. Couples Therapy: Perfect Engagement Gift or Red Flag?

Engaged? A.I. couples therapy might be the perfect engagement gift, but can it replace premarital counseling or traditional therapy? Compare pros and cons of...

Flores moradas junto a una vela en un servicio conmemorativo.

10 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2025

Un guión sencillo para un servicio funerario con encendido de velas y lectura

Este ejemplo de guion fúnebre incluye: introducción, ceremonia de encendido de velas y lectura fúnebre de Mary Elizabeth Frye. Un guion fúnebre sincero y no ...

Newlyweds pose in wedding attire inside the Chapel on the Dunes on Mustang Island Texas

12 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 ...

Stylized photo with holiday tree inside a ring box, symbolizing winter engagement ideas.

15 DAYS AGO | 11.28.2025

Holiday Proposal Ideas to Get Engaged by New Year’s Day!

10 creative holiday proposal ideas to get engaged by New Year’s! From cozy winter moments and festive surprises to romantic Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas ...

A collage of images, and the color swatch for Island Citrus

17 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2025

6 Affordable Ways to Use the Island Citrus Wedding Color Trend in Your Celebr...

Plan a bright and bold wedding color scheme, inspired by Minted + Brides Island Citrus! Tips on including this vibrant yellow-green theme in your wedding, el...

Los novios se toman de la mano durante una boda en la playa.

23 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2025

Redacción creativa para la "declaración de intenciones" de su ceremonia de boda

Formas creativas de decir "Sí, acepto" con una declaración de intenciones personalizada que refleje su historia de amor, estilo y el tono de su ceremonia nup...

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24 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2025

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bride and groom pose with wedding officaint at ren faire wedding

26 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2025

10 Reasons to Say YES to a Ren Faire Wedding: From Bards to Budgets (& Giant ...

Why choose a Ren Faire wedding? From immersive experiences and costumes, to jousting, epic photos, and budget-friendly wedding packages, here are our top 10 ...

Los novios tomados de la mano el día de su boda, primer plano de sus manos entrelazadas.

29 DAYS AGO | 11.14.2025

¿Cuántas veces se puede casar en cada estado?

Aprenda cuántas veces puede casarse en cada estado de EE. UU., si existe un límite en la cantidad de veces que puede volver a casarse y cómo las leyes matrim...

Composite image shows the Michigan state capital building in Lansing with a rainbow behind it, symbolizing LGBTQ+ marriage rights

32 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2025

New Effort to Remove Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban From State Constitution

Michigan Sen. Moss introduces resolution to remove same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution, would allow voters opportunity to protect marriage righ...

Pride flags in from of Supreme Court building

33 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2025

Great News! Supreme Court Leaves Same-Sex Marriage Alone, Rejects Kim Davis R...

The Supreme Court declines Kim Davis’s appeal, leaving its 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage intact and protections for LGBTQ+ couples in place.

Photo shows a Darry Ring agreement next to a ring box and ring, promotional image from the company

36 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2025

Darry Ring Doubt: Is a True Love Agreement Legally Binding?

Darry Ring promises “one love, one lifetime.” But can that vow hold up in court, or is it just marketing? Here’s what the True Love Agreement means, and what...

Una novia se prepara para la ceremonia nupcial con la ayuda de sus damas de honor y su madre.

38 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2025

La lista definitiva del kit de emergencia para bodas: 45 artículos esenciales

¿Quiere asegurarse de que su boda o la de su ser querido salga a la perfección? Domine el gran día con nuestra guía definitiva de kit de emergencia para boda...

Bride and groom pose next to a lake with a rainbow arching overhead in the distance

40 DAYS AGO | 11.3.2025

2026 Destination Wedding Trends: Iconic Views & Candid Pics Create an Intimat...

Explore 2026 destination wedding trends and adventure elopement ideas with iconic views, candid photos, and tips for every couple and budget.

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44 DAYS AGO | 10.30.2025

Join AMM for Drinks & Prizes at the Wedding MBA 2025 Happy Hour Party!

Join American Marriage Ministries & IAPWO at Wedding MBA 2025 for free drinks, plus a raffle to attend Officiant Accelerator on us in 2026! Calling all profe...

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