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Bride and groom wedding cake topper sitting on top of a pile of money to symbolize saving money on a wedding

TODAY | 2.7.2025

6 Ways a Last Minute Wedding Can Save You Money

Learn how planning a last-minute wedding can save you money! Discover 6 money saving tips to cut wedding costs while still having fun.

Close up of a bride and groom standing side by side with their hands forming the shape of a heart, positioned with the setting sun shining through.

YESTERDAY | 2.6.2025

7 Creative Summer Solstice Wedding Ideas

Bring warmth, love, & light into your summer solstice wedding with a creative unity ceremony, handfasting, mindfulness flow, witchcraft, and more.

Una pareja mayor se sienta en la playa, la mujer abraza al hombre por detrás mientras miran hacia adelante, hacia el océano. Ella usa un vestido de encaje blanco y él usa una camisa blanca y pantalones color canela para la ceremonia de renovación de votos.

2 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2025

10 Ejemplos de Votos para su Ceremonia de Renovación de Votos

¡Ideas creativas de votos para su ceremonia de renovación de votos! Renueve su compromiso matrimonial, celebre un aniversario de boda, renovación de matrimon...

Young newlyweds on the dance floor with friends at the wedding reception, one bride is in a wheelchair

4 DAYS AGO | 2.3.2025

This Item Should be on Every Vendor’s Wedding Questionnaire

This question should be on every wedding officiant, wedding photography, or wedding planner questionnaire for clients! Click now for more accessible weddings

cómo hacer la ceremonia del lazo de boda, un cordón blanco y anillos de boda

7 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2025

Cómo Incluir la Tradición del Lazo de Boda en su Ceremonia

Descubra el ritual del lazo matrimonial y añade esta ceremonia única de unidad a su ceremonia de boda.

Close up of a cute love bird cake topper for a bird themed wedding

8 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2025

Wings of Love: Whimsical Bird Themed Wedding Ideas

Hey, love birds! Plan a sweet bird themed wedding with these 10 ideas, from vintage birdcages to a birdwatcher wedding party, an owl ring bearer & more.

A groom reads his wedding vows to the bride from a printed sheet of paper during a beach wedding ceremony ,while the wedding officiant watches from beside them

10 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2025

How Long Should Wedding Vows Be? Try This!

We'll show you the perfect length of wedding vows! Plus tips on writing vows that are personal, meaningful, and unique.

Two brides run down the street hand in hand happily, on their way to a free wedding ceremony

11 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2025

Couples Are Lining Up for Free Valentine’s Day Weddings

Love is in the air: Get married for free in a Valentine's Day group wedding ceremony near you! Perfect for LGBTQ+ couples, vow renewals, and more

A beautiful natural arch outdoors in the mountains for a native american wedding ceremony

14 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025

Native American Wedding Vows & Readings

Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

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 Newlyweds dance with sparklers at night during an adult only wedding reception

15 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2025

Want a Child-Free Wedding? Wedding Babysitters Make it Easy

Plan childfree weddings that are parent-friendly! A wedding babysitter makes an adult only wedding more accessible – say "no kids at wedding" with no guilt!

Older bride stands on the beach in a beautiful white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling with her eyes closed

16 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2025

Your Guide to Wedding Dresses for a Second Marriage

Real advice on choosing the best wedding dresses for a second marriage. If you’re a second time bride, click for tips on color, silhouette, etiquette & more

A photo of pop star Paul Kim sitting on a couch, behind the photo is a background of hearts

17 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2025

Why K-Pop Star Paul Kim Got Married Without a Wedding

K-Pop Star Paul Kim reveals why he got married in a secret wedding ceremony! Plus tips on how to elope with inspiration from the Korean singer / songwriter

Bride and groom laugh happily as they open a wedding gift

21 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2025

10 Questions to Help You Choose a Unique Wedding Gift

Choose unique wedding presents with the help of 10 simple questions! Plus advice on how much to spend, experience gifts, cultural considerations & more!

A wedding officiant reads from the wedding script during an outdoor wedding. The bride and groom smile at each other.

22 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2025

5 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Officiate Your Wedding

Having a friend officiate your wedding is a big decision! ✓ Click to read pros & cons of choosing a friend or family member as your wedding officiant.

Close up of two wedding rings placed on the blade of sword as part of the Viking wedding sword exchange

24 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2025

The Magic & Meaning of Viking Wedding Rings

Viking wedding rings bring deep meaning & mystical power into the modern Viking wedding ceremony. Learn how to keep this magic alive in your marriage rite!

Woman in a black wedding dress walks outdoors

25 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2025

11 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits for Every Style

Black wedding dresses and suits you'll love! For every style, from gothic wedding to timeless black-tie elegance. With advice on how to accessorize & more

Bride holds hands over grooms eyes to surprise him, groom is smiling

28 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2025

Funny Wedding Pranks & Surprises You’ll Love

Make each other laugh on the wedding day with these funny wedding pranks and surprises, because couples that laugh together, last together!

A close up photo of a gavel and gold wedding rings, to symbolize marriage laws

29 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2025

You’ll Want to Keep an Eye on This Marriage Legislation in 2025

US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025

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