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Bride and Groom stand outdoors in a snowy forest on their wedding day, dressed in a beautiful white wedding dress and light colored sweater. It's snowing lightly, and they look happy and in love for the solstice.

782 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2023

New script! Winter Solstice Wedding with Reading from “Northern Sky” by Nick ...

A spiritual wedding ceremony script for Winter Solstice wedding or elopement. References to nature, the meaning of holiday, and lasting love. This officiant ...

Two wedding rings are placed on an open Bible, symbolizing religious Christian marriage.

783 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2023

Missouri Lawmakers (Still) Want To Bring Covenant Marriage to the State

Learn about renewed efforts by Missouri legislators to create legal provisions for covenant marriages in 2024, plus a brief look at what covenant marriage is...

Collaged image shows the promotional poster for Officiant Accelerator Nashville, and headshots of the guest speakers, Bethel Nathan, Jimmie Berguin, Cherise Klosner

784 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2023

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is headed to Nashville, Tennessee!

American Marriage Ministries is headed to Nashville, TN, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant Accel...

A young groom and bride stand under an arch outdoors on the day of their wedding ceremony. They're wearing a dark green color theme, with a dark green suit and a dark green wedding dress. They stand facing each other, smiling and in love, the bride has her hands resting on the groom's chest in a loving way.

785 DAYS AGO | 12.11.2023

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Idaho, if you’ll be required to pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding or...

A young bride places the wedding ring on the groom's hand during a non-religious secular wedding ceremony. The officiant is behind the groom and can't be seen clearly. Both the bride and groom are smiling, wearing a white dress and a dark suit, with earrings and young alternative styles.

789 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2023

Who Can Officiate a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony?

Looking for a non religious wedding officiant? There are several great officiant options to consider when planning a civil, secular, or non-religious weddin...

Cordón ilustrado atado en un nudo infinito para representar un ritual de unión único

790 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2023

Cómo Amarrar el Cordón en un Handfasting -- El Nudo Infinito

Una Ceremonia de Unión de Manos, Handfasting! Cómo hacer un nudo infinito durante la ceremonia de su boda. Siga estos diez sencillos pasos ilustrados. Un sen...

Close up of a bride and groom posing on the wedding day outdoors in a snowy forest, they are holding a holiday wreath with red berries and white flowers, and wearing traditional formal wear.

791 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2023

How to Officiate a Christmas Wedding Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a Christmas wedding ceremony for the first time, including where to get ordained online, what questions to ask the couple, how to writ...

5 Reasons to Have Your Wedding at a Funeral Home

792 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2023

5 Reasons to Have Your Wedding at a Funeral Home

Want to get married at a funeral home? 5 great reasons to have your wedding at a funeral home, mortuary, or cemetery, and why more couples are choosing this ...

Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage

795 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2023

Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage

Learn about efforts in Ohio to repeal an outdated same-sex marriage ban and codify protections for interracial marriage at the state level, ensuring continui...

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Advice for Newly-Sober Wedding Guests and Officiants

796 DAYS AGO | 11.30.2023

Advice for Newly-Sober Wedding Guests and Officiants

Newly sober and going to a wedding? Here are 7 tips to help you have a wonderful time (and stay sane and safe), whether you're a sober wedding guest, wedding...

Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares Tips for NYE Nuptials

797 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2023

Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares...

Prepare for an unforgettable ‘123123’ New Year’s Eve wedding or elopement with advice from expert numerologist Rebecca Scolnick, author of The Witch's Book ...

Can Santa Claus Officiate Your Christmas Wedding? 3 Steps to a Very Merry Ceremony

798 DAYS AGO | 11.28.2023

Can Santa Claus Officiate Your Christmas Wedding? 3 Steps to a Very Merry Cer...

We found the perfect wedding officiant for your Christmas wedding: Ask Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus to officiate! Follow these 3 simple steps to have jolly ol' ...

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

799 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2023

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

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

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

799 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2023

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

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

Bride and groom embrace and smile happily on the wedding day

802 DAYS AGO | 11.24.2023

5 Spanish Love Poems for Your Wedding Ceremony

Add one of these 5 Spanish love poems to your wedding ceremony or vows! Includes English translations for a personalized bilingual script, featuring wedding ...

Elope! With Inspiration from Dolly Parton & Carl’s 1966 Spring Elopement Ceremony

804 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2023

Elope! With Inspiration from Dolly Parton & Carl’s 1966 Spring Elopement Cere...

Elope with wedding inspiration from Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s 1966 Spring Elopement Ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia. These 5 ideas will help you plan a memo...

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

805 DAYS AGO | 11.21.2023

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

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

La novia y el novio trabajan juntos para trenzar los tres hilos de cuerda durante el ritual de unidad de la ceremonia nupcial "cordón de tres hilos"

806 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2023

Cómo incluir una ceremonia del Cordón de Tres Hebras en su Boda (¡Con un Guió...

Aprenda cómo incluir el significativo ritual de la Unidad del Cordón de Tres Hebras o Nudo de Dios en una ceremonia de boda Cristiana contemporánea, con cons...

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