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568 DAYS AGO | 5.4.2023
Magical Herbs for Your Wedding Ceremony, Handfasting, or Vow Renewal
Add a dash of magic to your marriage ceremony, handfasting, or vow renewal with this simple introduction to common herbs and botanicals. Believed by many to ...
569 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2023
What to Write in a Wedding Card (Based on How Well You Know the Couple)
Not sure what to say in a wedding card? Here are a few of our favorite ideas for wedding card wishes, including suggestions for wedding officiants! With simp...
571 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2023
Who Holds the Rings in a Wedding Ceremony? (And When Do They Hand Them Over?)
Who holds onto the wedding rings during a marriage ceremony? Here's what to consider, and our advice how to choose a ring holder and ring bearer for your wed...
574 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2023
Gender Neutral Wedding Terms for Inclusive Officiants
Learn inclusive, gender-neutral alternatives for common wedding terms for the couple and their wedding party, and help make the wedding industry more welcomi...
575 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2023
Palm Reading: Unique & Mystical Unity Ritual for Your Wedding Ceremony or Cel...
Add a unique and unexpected unity ceremony to your wedding ceremony, reception, or afterparty, with palm reading! Palm reading can be combined with tradition...
576 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2023
Rhode Island lawmakers consider new marriage license return period, easier pr...
Learn about legislative efforts in Rhode Island that would change the state's marriage license return period, and make it easier for a marriage officiant to ...
578 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Use Your Gifts
The Anonymous Officiant #5 : Sage advice for newlyweds from an experienced wedding officiant! This minister reminds couples to use their wedding gifts after ...
581 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2023
Vermont bans the marriage of minors, effective July 1, 2023
Beginning July 1, 2023, individuals must be at least 18 years old to marry in Vermont, with no exceptions. Gov. Phil Scott signed the 'Act to Ban Child Marri...
581 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2023
Minnesota might add ‘notary public’ to list of qualified marriage officiants
Will Minnesota lawmakers vote to allow notary publics to officiate weddings in the state? Learn about current legislation to add notaries and certain elected...
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582 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2023
What to Say & Do During a Hands Blessing Wedding Ceremony
A simple, nonreligious hand blessing ceremony script. This blessing is easy to combine with another unity ritual, such as a handfasting or palm reading, to c...
583 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2023
10 Wedding Reminders For Real Couples From an Officiant’s Perspective
REAL wedding advice for couples from professional wedding officiant Jody Serey! This candid advice is for anyone planning a wedding, to keep your marriage ce...
584 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2023
You Don’t Have to Choose Between Planning a Wedding & Buying a House
This advice will help you get married for less money and without going into debt! You don't have to plan an expensive wedding ceremony or reception to have a...
588 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2023
Would You Officiate a Wedding in a Wiener? (An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, To B...
Oscar Mayer is bringing fun wiener-themed elopement ceremonies to Las Vegas this weekend! Lucky couples will marry with the help of Hotdogger wedding officia...
588 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2023
¿Qué Edad hay que tener para Oficiar una Boda?
¿Qué edad hay que tener para oficiar una ceremonia matrimonial para amigos y familiares, o para trabajar profesionalmente como oficiante matrimonial? Conozca...
589 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2023
Wedding Ceremony Ideas From Celebrities Who Got Married Later in Life
Sweet wedding ideas from 5 celebrity couples who married later in life: Ask a friend to officiate, celebrate with a backyard elopement, plan an adults-only v...
590 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2023
Avoid These 5 Common Wedding Ceremony Regrets (Advice For Couples & Officiants)
Plan the perfect wedding ceremony by avoiding these 5 common wedding regrets, with advice for couples & wedding officiants on what to ask your officiant, the...
591 DAYS AGO | 4.11.2023
Montana lawmakers might abolish common law marriage in 2023
Learn about Senate Bill 488, which would end recognition of common law marriage in Montana if signed into law. The measure was passed by the state Senate in ...
592 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: “In Sickness… And In Health”
The Anonymous Officiant #4 : This couple put their vows to love each other 'in sickness and in health' to the test before the wedding ceremony was even over!...