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907 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2021

Treasure in a Goodwill bin: 134-year-old marriage certificate finds its way b...

When a 134-year-old marriage certificate turned up in an Indiana Goodwill, a helpful stranger decided to return the special heirloom to the couple's family.

907 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2021

Victor’s Wedding Vows From Corpse Bride

These Corpse Bride wedding vows always make us swoon! Read Victor’s vows from the Tim Burton animated classic, and learn how to add a unity candle ceremony t...

910 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2021

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

Learn about the Wedding Officiant Registry in Delaware, the state’s ordained minister registration and licensing requirements, and how to legally marry peopl...

911 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2021

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and...

912 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2021

Dark Love Poems & Wedding Readings for a Goth Inspired Ceremony

Planning or officiating a goth wedding? Use these deliciously dark love poems and lyrics as unique wedding readings or inspiration for wedding vows, for a no...

913 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2021

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

Create a unique unity ceremony for your wedding by Burying the Bourbon! This fun tradition is a staple at Southern weddings, with a touch of superstition and...

The bride and groom kiss on the wedding day, surrounded by a large group of friends and family members lined up for the photo. They are wearing sundresses and casual suits, standing in the sand at the beach. Everyone is turned to face the couple as they kiss, the children jump and cheer happily

914 DAYS AGO | 10.18.2021

10 Micro Wedding Ideas to Inspire An Intimate Ceremony

They’re romantic, affordable, take less time to plan, and gather together your closest friends and family. A look at 10 intimate micro wedding ideas for smal...

917 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2021

How to Get Married in Alaska - Planning a wedding in The Last Frontier

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Alaska - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Al...

918 DAYS AGO | 10.14.2021

Attn Wedding Officiants: 6 Business Tips for the 2022 Wedding Boom

The wedding boom is here! Learn how to expand your wedding officiant business this season, including 6 tips on ceremony packages, wedding ceremony length, sc...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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A wedding officiant holds a microphone up to speak as he passes a groom a ring box with the wedding ring during an outdoor wedding ceremony on the beach. The bride stands beside them, smiling and holding a colorful bouquet of tropical flowers. The bride and groom are wearing coordinating outfits, with a white wedding dress and suit.

919 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2021

How to get a license to marry people - Officiating a wedding by the book

Learn how to get a license to marry people, which states require minister registration, how to become an ordained minister, and other requirements to officia...

919 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2021

Wiccaning Ceremony - A Guide to Welcoming a New Witch

A ‘wiccaning’ is the deeply joyful ritual celebration of welcoming a new Pagan into a spiritual community, with a promise and blessing to protect them agains...

A laughing bride in a white dress and leather jacket poses with the groom, also in a leather jacket and wearing a light blue button up shirt. There is a large wedding bouquet beside them, with pink and orange flowers. They look young and alternative, hip modern couple.

920 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2021

Feminist Wedding Vows: Creative Examples to Help You Write Your Own

Examples of feminist wedding vows to use in your wedding ceremony, plus a simple template to follow as you write your own vows using personal stories and mem...

Norse runes are scattered on a wooden table next to a carved bone sheath and an antler. These runes can be used in wedding decor and on a Pagan altar, and are carved into white stone or bone in delicate patterns

921 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2021

Norse Runes for Wedding Altars, Rings, and Invitations - The Full Elder Futha...

The ancient magic of Norse runes is used in Viking weddings and other Pagan weddings and handfastings as blessing and protection. Add these runes from the El...

922 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2021

Raven-Symoné and Cardi B make LGBTQ+ wedding dreams come true on Cardi Tries ...

Raven Symone and Cardi B throw a stunning pop up wedding for two brides in celebration of National Coming Out Day on the latest episode of Cardi Tries. Read ...

924 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2021

How to Add Housekeeping Announcements to a Wedding Ceremony (with Examples an...

Learn how to add housekeeping announcements to a wedding ceremony, including sample scripts and examples of popular choices to share with your wedding offici...

925 DAYS AGO | 10.7.2021

Viking Weddings: Magic, Swords, Runes, Ritual Sacrifice, and More

Learn about Viking wedding traditions, including wedding swords, blot rituals, Norse runes and spell casting, handfasting, cleansing rituals, what to wear, h...

926 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2021

Why it’s a Big Deal to file your marriage license correctly (And how to do it)

Curious why it's so important to fill out and file a marriage license correctly? This simple checklist for wedding officiants and couples explains expiration...

927 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2021

Will the Mormon Church approve same sex marriages?

The Mormon Church opposes same-sex marriage, but a rising number of LGBT + members, including vocal Millennial and Gen Z members, could change that. A summar...

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