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A groom reads his wedding vows to the bride from a printed sheet of paper during a beach wedding ceremony ,while the wedding officiant watches from beside them

108 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2025

How Long Should Wedding Vows Be? Try This!

We'll show you the perfect length of wedding vows! Plus tips on writing vows that are personal, meaningful, and unique.

Two brides run down the street hand in hand happily, on their way to a free wedding ceremony

109 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2025

Couples Are Lining Up for Free Valentine’s Day Weddings

Love is in the air: Get married for free in a Valentine's Day group wedding ceremony near you! Perfect for LGBTQ+ couples, vow renewals, and more

A beautiful natural arch outdoors in the mountains for a native american wedding ceremony

112 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025

Native American Wedding Vows & Readings

Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others

 Newlyweds dance with sparklers at night during an adult only wedding reception

113 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2025

Want a Child-Free Wedding? Wedding Babysitters Make it Easy

Plan childfree weddings that are parent-friendly! A wedding babysitter makes an adult only wedding more accessible – say "no kids at wedding" with no guilt!

Older bride stands on the beach in a beautiful white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling with her eyes closed

114 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2025

Your Guide to Wedding Dresses for a Second Marriage

Real advice on choosing the best wedding dresses for a second marriage. If you’re a second time bride, click for tips on color, silhouette, etiquette & more

A photo of pop star Paul Kim sitting on a couch, behind the photo is a background of hearts

115 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2025

Why K-Pop Star Paul Kim Got Married Without a Wedding

K-Pop Star Paul Kim reveals why he got married in a secret wedding ceremony! Plus tips on how to elope with inspiration from the Korean singer / songwriter

Bride and groom laugh happily as they open a wedding gift

119 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2025

10 Questions to Help You Choose a Unique Wedding Gift

Choose unique wedding presents with the help of 10 simple questions! Plus advice on how much to spend, experience gifts, cultural considerations & more!

A wedding officiant reads from the wedding script during an outdoor wedding. The bride and groom smile at each other.

120 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2025

5 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Officiate Your Wedding

Having a friend officiate your wedding is a big decision! ✓ Click to read pros & cons of choosing a friend or family member as your wedding officiant.

Close up of two wedding rings placed on the blade of sword as part of the Viking wedding sword exchange

122 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2025

The Magic & Meaning of Viking Wedding Rings

Viking wedding rings bring deep meaning & mystical power into the modern Viking wedding ceremony. Learn how to keep this magic alive in your marriage rite!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Woman in a black wedding dress walks outdoors

123 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2025

11 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits for Every Style

Black wedding dresses and suits you'll love! For every style, from gothic wedding to timeless black-tie elegance. With advice on how to accessorize & more

Bride holds hands over grooms eyes to surprise him, groom is smiling

126 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2025

Funny Wedding Pranks & Surprises You’ll Love

Make each other laugh on the wedding day with these funny wedding pranks and surprises, because couples that laugh together, last together!

A close up photo of a gavel and gold wedding rings, to symbolize marriage laws

127 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2025

You’ll Want to Keep an Eye on This Marriage Legislation in 2025

US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025

Wedding officiant marries a bride and groom at a beach wedding, everyone is smiling and overjoyed

129 DAYS AGO | 1.7.2025

How to Plan a Beach Wedding for Any Time of Year

Simple tips for planning a beach wedding that you & your guests will love, from the budget to a backup plan if it rains. Click to start wedding planning!

Man and woman embrace while man holds out an engagement ring, symbolizing that they two are newly engaged

130 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2025

What to Call Your Partner Now That You’re Engaged

We explain fiance vs fiancee, plus other words to call the person you’re engaged to! Click to read funny alternatives & more for announcing your engagement

Man and woman taking selfie outdoors smiling, woman holding up her hand to show off her engagement ring and smiling

133 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2025

What to do After Getting Engaged in 20 Simple Steps

You just got engaged, now what? Use this checklist for your engagement announcement &! to start wedding planning - for a short or long engagement!

Engaged couple pose in the snow looking happy

136 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2024

10 Winter Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas & Advice

What to wear for winter engagement photos! Click to read our favorite engagement photo outfits ideas & advice for an unforgettable session.

La novia y el novio están parados junto a un caballo el día de la boda, sonriendo. La novia se inclina para acariciar afectuosamente al caballo.

137 DAYS AGO | 12.30.2024

8 Ideas de Bodas Ecuestres Para Amantes de los Caballos

¡Planifique una boda de caballos perfecta con estas dulces ideas para bodas con temática ecuestre! Desde elegir un lugar para celebrar la boda con caballos, ...

Close up of a bride filling out a wedding planning checklist

141 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2024

Helpful Advice for Wedding Planning with ADHD

Planning a wedding with ADHD just got easier! Read our blog for tips to help you stay on track and to make wedding planning more fun!

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