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

567 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

571 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.

572 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

574 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

575 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

578 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

579 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

Wedding officiant marries a bride and groom at a beach wedding, everyone is smiling and overjoyed

581 DAYS AGO | 1.7.2025

How to Plan a Beach Wedding for Any Time of Year

Simple tips for planning a beach wedding that you & your guests will love, from the budget to a backup plan if it rains. Click to start wedding planning!

Man and woman embrace while man holds out an engagement ring, symbolizing that they two are newly engaged

582 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2025

What to Call Your Partner Now That You’re Engaged

We explain fiance vs fiancee, plus other words to call the person you’re engaged to! Click to read funny alternatives & more for announcing your engagement

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Man and woman taking selfie outdoors smiling, woman holding up her hand to show off her engagement ring and smiling

585 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2025

What to do After Getting Engaged in 20 Simple Steps

You just got engaged, now what? Use this checklist for your engagement announcement &! to start wedding planning - for a short or long engagement!

Engaged couple pose in the snow looking happy

588 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2024

10 Winter Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas & Advice

What to wear for winter engagement photos! Click to read our favorite engagement photo outfits ideas & advice for an unforgettable session.

La novia y el novio están parados junto a un caballo el día de la boda, sonriendo. La novia se inclina para acariciar afectuosamente al caballo.

589 DAYS AGO | 12.30.2024

8 Ideas de Bodas Ecuestres Para Amantes de los Caballos

¡Planifique una boda de caballos perfecta con estas dulces ideas para bodas con temática ecuestre! Desde elegir un lugar para celebrar la boda con caballos, ...

Close up of a bride filling out a wedding planning checklist

593 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2024

Helpful Advice for Wedding Planning with ADHD

Planning a wedding with ADHD just got easier! Read our blog for tips to help you stay on track and to make wedding planning more fun!

A wedding officiant reads from a book during the wedding ceremony while the grooms and witnesses laugh happily

595 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2024

Does the Officiant Get a Wedding Invitation? Etiquette for the Reception & More

Read our advice on when and how to invite the Officiant to a wedding and reception party, with ‘plus one’ wedding invitation etiquette for spouses.

La novia se encuentra sobre una luna creciente en una sesión de fotos estilizada.

596 DAYS AGO | 12.23.2024

Cómo Elegir la Mejor Fase Lunar Para su Ceremonia de Boda

Aprenda los significados de las fases lunares para la mejor fecha de boda, incluyendo el simbolismo de la boda de luna nueva y luna llena, con rituales para ...

foto de cerca de una novia con un vestido de novia blanco comiendo una hamburguesa con queso

599 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2024

Cómo McDonald's Está Acorralando la Esquina del Mercado de las Bodas

¿Casarse en McDonald's? ¡Sí! Las parejas jóvenes de todo el mundo están eligiendo una boda McDonald's asequible y sin estrés en lugar de lugares tradicionales.

Close up of a bride in a pink wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers

600 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2024

5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best fo...

Foto de primer plano de la carpeta de boda azul de AMM, para guardar el guión de la ceremonia de boda o los documentos de la licencia de matrimonio durante la celebración.

602 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2024

Una Carpeta de Folio Simple y Elegante para Guiones para Oficiante de Bodas

Esta carpeta/portafolio profesional para oficiantes de bodas puede contener un guión de ceremonia de boda, tarjeta de identificación del clero, bolígrafos de...

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