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693 DAYS AGO | 3.12.2024

Washington State Just Banned Child Marriage

Gov. Inslee signed a bill into law on Thursday raising the legal minimum age to marry in Washington State to 18 years old, without exception. This change wil...

Newlyweds embrace following a surprise wedding ceremony on the beach, surrounded by friends and relatives. Everyone looks very happy, excited, and surprised.

694 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2024

New Officiant Script for a Surprise Wedding Ceremony!

Fun wedding officiant script for a surprise wedding ceremony, officiated by a friend or relative! This nonreligious ceremony begins with a sweet toast, follo...

Newlyweds kiss after the officiant pronounces them married at their wedding ceremony, in the background friends and family watch. The ceremony is outdoors on a sunny day.

698 DAYS AGO | 3.7.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Missouri to Officiate a Wedding?

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Missouri, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how ...

Young funeral officiant holds hand of grieving woman to comfort her at the start of the memorial service or funeral ceremony, in the background are flowers and a casket

699 DAYS AGO | 3.6.2024

Advice for First-Time Funeral Officiants: How to Talk With Grieving Loved Ones

Asked to officiate a funeral or memorial service? 6 tips for a first-time funeral officiant to help you communicate and connect with a grieving family, inclu...

A young nontraditional couple, newlyweds, on their wedding day, standing outside of the ceremony in leather coats and sunglasses, smiling and looking happy

700 DAYS AGO | 3.5.2024

New script! Atheist Wedding Ceremony with Funny Unity Toast

An atheist wedding ceremony script that celebrates trust, joy, and love as the features of a happy marriage. This officiant script includes a warm welcome to...

Newlyweds and the wedding party walk down the street in the French Quarter in New Orleans on the wedding day, joined by a marching jazz band

701 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Louisiana to Officiate a Wed...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Louisiana , whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and ho...

Close up photo of groom placing a wedding ring on the bride's finger during the wedding ring exchange ceremony

704 DAYS AGO | 3.1.2024

5 Ejemplos de Redacción de Intercambio de Anillos de Boda Para el Oficiante C...

¿Busca la redacción perfecta para el intercambio de anillos de boda para el oficiante? ¿Quizás algo único? ¿Gracioso? ¿Románico? ¿Clásico y tradicional? Cua...

Officiant Accelerator promotional image, shows a photo of downtown Houston, Texas, with the event branding and title overlaid

705 DAYS AGO | 2.29.2024

Officiant Accelerator is in Houston on May 15th! Meet our Expert Speakers...

Calling all Texas wedding officiants! American Marriage Ministries is headed to Houston for a day of officiant-focused education, conversation, and networkin...

Officiant reads to the couple during their wedding ceremony outdoors

706 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2024

10 Low-Key Bible Verses for Weddings (For Non-Religious & Interfaith Couples)

Are you a nonreligious, atheist, or interfaith couple looking for slightly-religious Bible quotes and verses to include in your mostly secular wedding ceremo...

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707 DAYS AGO | 2.27.2024

Sample Vows for Polyamorous Wedding & Commitment Ceremonies

Examples of wedding vows & commitment vows for polyamorous celebrations of marriage, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies. These examples will work for sp...

Wedding officiant marries too grooms during an outdoor ceremony on a sunny day

708 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Minnesota to Officiate a Wedd...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Minnesota, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how...

Bride links arms with her father as he walks her down the aisle on her wedding day. It's sunny and they are outdoors, they look very happy.

711 DAYS AGO | 2.23.2024

Include Dads & Father-Figures in a Wedding Ceremony With These Sweet Ideas

Sweet ways to include a father, grandfather, step-dad or father-figure in your wedding ceremony, including suggestions to honor the memory of a deceased fath...

Easter eggs decorated with pink and red flowers and romantic designs, sitting on a pink table

712 DAYS AGO | 2.22.2024

Add a Quirky Egg Blessing to Your Easter Wedding & Give Kids Something Fun to...

Plan an offbeat Easter wedding with a fun egg blessing ceremony! It’s a great way to include friends and relatives in your wedding, with an epic egg hunt aft...

Two Easter eggs in a pastel carton, decorated blue and pink with smiling faces and small flower wreaths, with foliage in the foreground

713 DAYS AGO | 2.21.2024

Easter Wedding Ideas Inspired by Traditional Polish Kashubian ‘Jastrë’ Ceremo...

Plan a unique Easter wedding ceremony with inspiration from traditional Polish Kashubian ‘Jastre’ Ceremonies! 5 ideas that are perfect for multicultural or P...

Dos recién casados ​​sostienen botellas de coca cola ante la cámara el día de su boda, celebrando la ceremonia sobrios y sin beber.

714 DAYS AGO | 2.20.2024

Consejos para Invitados y Oficiantes de Bodas Recién Sobrios

¿Recién sobrio y va a una boda? Aquí hay 7 consejos que le ayudarán a pasar un momento maravilloso (y mantenerse cuerdo y seguro), ya sea un invitado sobrio ...

A close up image of a braided handfasting cord used during a wiccan wedding ceremony

718 DAYS AGO | 2.16.2024

Low-Key Witchy Wedding Rituals & Advice From ‘The Wedding Witch of Salem'

Wiccan wedding rituals and spiritual elements for your low-key witchy wedding ceremony! With advice from ordained minister & Wiccan Priestess Tara McMullen-K...

Young queer couple poses outside, wearing cute outfits and one holds a bouquet of white daisies. They are holding hands and smiling happily after a vow renewal ceremony

720 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2024

Vow Renewal after Transitioning: Celebrate a New Chapter in Your Marriage

Reaffirm your marriage vows after you or your spouse’s gender transition with a sweet vow renewal ceremony. Advice for transgender & nonbinary spouses planni...

Una novia coloca un anillo de bodas en el dedo del novio durante una ceremonia informal de boda civil.

721 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2024

¿Quien Puede Oficiar una Boda No Religiosa?

¿Está buscando un oficiante para una boda no religiosa? Hay varias grandes opciones de oficiantes a considerar cuando se planea una boda civil, secular o no ...

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