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How to Fill out a Washington DC Marriage License (Examples & FAQs)

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Washington, DC marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and self-uniting couples, plus tips on getting it right the first time from the DC Marriage Bureau.

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Delaware Legislators Leave Interracial & Same-Sex Marriage Protections Out of Constitution For Now

Learn about Delaware SB 100, and recent legislative efforts in the state to add same-sex marriage and interracial marriage protections to the state constitution.

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I’m Ordained, Now What? (Next Steps for New Ministers)

If you just became an ordained minister online, here's what to do next! Get ready to officiate a wedding by completing required legal steps, practicing the wedding ceremony script, and other essentials.

Primer plano de unas manos que sostienen frente al sol una casa recortada en papel; en el papel hay una cruz cristiana recortada a través de la cual brilla la luz solar, simbolizando la luz de Dios y una bendición de amor.

Oración cristiana de bendición del hogar para proteger y celebrar su nueva casa

Una oración cristiana original de bendición del hogar, ideal para bendecir y proteger una nueva casa o para honrar una nueva etapa de la vida, como después de una boda o ceremonia de matrimonio. Aprenda cómo bendecir una casa, qué decir y cómo los ministros ordenados y otras personas realizan esta ceremonia. Escrito por Jody Serey, ministra de AMM y liturgista certificada con amplia experiencia.

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New 48hr Marriage Waiting Period in Connecticut in 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.

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Arizona Legislators Leave Loophole for Religious Discrimination Against Same-Sex Marriage

Arizona SB 1573 aims to restrict religious laws in courts but includes a marriage exception. AMM breaks down how this might impact marriage equality.

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How to Fill out an Arkansas Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Arkansas marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and couples getting married, plus tips on getting it right the first time, from the Arkansas County & Circuit Clerk Office.

El oficiante lee a la pareja durante su ceremonia de boda al aire libre.

10 versículos bíblicos sutiles para bodas (Para parejas no religiosas o interreligiosas)

¿Son una pareja no religiosa, atea o de diferentes religiones y buscan citas o versículos bíblicos sutiles para incluir en su ceremonia civil o laica, con el fin de que sus familiares y amigos se sientan bienvenidos? Aquí les compartimos algunas opciones bíblicas discretas que se enfocan en el amor, la familia y la amistad.

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How to Make a Wedding Registry: Simple Answers to Common Questions

Ready to create your wedding wish list? Get simple answers to your biggest wedding registry questions, from how many gifts to add, types of registries to choose from, and the best place to create it.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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How to Budget for a Wedding: 8 Simple Steps

Budgeting for a wedding, the easy way! 8 simple steps to help you create a wedding budget that works for you, your dream celebration, and your future goals!

Primer plano de un calendario con una fecha marcada con un círculo y dos anillos de boda de oro.

El mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones

¿Cuál es el mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones de las bodas? ¡Tome esto en cuenta al elegir su fecha de boda afortunada!

beautiful outdoor wedding in rugged mountain

How to Fill out an Alaska Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Alaska marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips on getting it right the first time, from the AK Court System and HAVRS office.

Primer plano de un hombre firmando la licencia de matrimonio en una boda.

¿Puede la persona que realiza la boda ser también testigo en la licencia de matrimonio?

¿Necesita un testigo para casarse y qué pasa si se les olvida llevar uno? ¡Descubra si quien oficia la boda puede firmar como testigo y otros detalles clave para tramitar su licencia de matrimonio!

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Baha'i Wedding Readings & Prayers on Marriage, Family, & Faith

Meaningful readings and prayers for a Baha'i wedding ceremony. (From selected texts: Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh.)

¡Mire estos lugares divertidos para casarse gratis! No tiene que gastar una fortuna para crear recuerdos increíbles el día de su boda. (Foto: Wirestock / iStock)

Lugares gratis para casarse (¡No se endeude por la boda!)

¡Descubre lugares gratis para casarse en una boda pequeña o una escapada íntima! ¡Explora hermosos lugares sin costo para tu gran día y empieza a ahorrar ya!

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Brunch Weddings Are Trending! What to Know to Plan Your Own 

7 practical tips for planning a brunch wedding, including pricing advice, what to ask your venue, officiant tips, and sample brunch wedding timelines.

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New 2026 Requirement for Utah’s Online Weddings

Learn new requirements for Utah remote marriage ceremonies in 2026, for Utah wedding officiants and ministers.

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Congress Just Entered The “Cousin Marriage” Debate

Congress considers a new bill that would strip federal benefits and protections from "cousin marriages." Learn about H.R. 8634, "Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026," and it's potential similarities to DOMA.

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