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A Photographer’s Path to Becoming a Wedding Officiant & Advocate

1442 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2022

A Photographer’s Path to Becoming a Wedding Officiant & Advocate

AMM-ordained Lori Prashker-Thomas made the leap from events photographer to wedding officiant when two friends in Salt Lake City, Utah, asked her to officiat...

You Don’t Need a Degree to Officiate Weddings, Just a Few Key Skills

1443 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2022

You Don’t Need a Degree to Officiate Weddings, Just a Few Key Skills

Want to help others, celebrate love, and find a meaningful job – no degree required? Work as an ordained wedding officiant and marriage minister! It’s easy t...

Close up of hands holding a paper cutout house up to the sun, a christian cross is cut into the paper with sunlight shining through, symbolic of God's light and a blessing of love

1446 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2022

A Christian House Blessing Prayer to Protect & Celebrate Your New Home

An original Christian house blessing prayer used to bless and protect a new home, or to honor a new stage in life, such as following a wedding or marriage ce...

All About House Blessing Traditions

1447 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2022

All About House Blessing Traditions

House Blessing rituals have been around for thousands of years and show up in most cultures and faith traditions. Learn about the various ways people bless n...

New Script! Jumping the Broom Wedding Ritual & Ceremony Script

1448 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2022

New Script! Jumping the Broom Wedding Ritual & Ceremony Script

This original wedding ceremony script the popular African American wedding tradition of ‘jumping the broom’, a traditional exchange of wedding vows and rings...

TX Caterer Saves Wedding Day by Serving as Backup Officiant

1449 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2022

TX Caterer Saves Wedding Day by Serving as Backup Officiant

A caterer in Texas saved the wedding day when he served as a backup wedding officiant. Read why Patrick Joubert of bbq favorite Jube’s Smokehouse in Fort Wor...

Ask your Best Man to serve as backup officiant to ward off wedding day disasters

1450 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2022

Ask your Best Man to serve as backup officiant to ward off wedding day disasters

Want to avoid a wedding day disaster? Ask your best man, groomsman, or another member of the wedding party to serve as a backup wedding officiant. Ask them t...

Catholic Wedding Readings for Your Ceremony (& How to Include Them)

1453 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2022

Catholic Wedding Readings for Your Ceremony (& How to Include Them)

Choose from these common Catholic wedding readings to personalize your religious wedding ceremony script. These scripture readings taken from the Old & New T...

Is Taco Bell launching a virtual wedding venue in the Metaverse?

1454 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2022

Is Taco Bell launching a virtual wedding venue in the Metaverse?

Rumor has it that Taco Bell filed a trademark application in early August to open a virtual wedding venue in the metaverse. Learn more about the possible fut...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Bennifer planned a Sequel Wedding! Maybe you should, too.

1455 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2022

Bennifer planned a Sequel Wedding! Maybe you should, too.

Get sequel wedding inspiration from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s upcoming second wedding ceremony and celebration! The celebrity couple are expected to g...

Will You Marry Me? Romantic Marriage Proposal Songs (That Make Great Processional Music, too!)

1456 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2022

Will You Marry Me? Romantic Marriage Proposal Songs (That Make Great Processi...

Looking for the best song to propose to? These romantic songs will have your sweetheart saying yes in no time! Then, play these tracks during your wedding pr...

Two brides stand side by side on the beach, staring out at the beautiful calm ocean. They are both wearing white wedding dresses in different designs, and holding bouquets of roses and wildflowers.

1460 DAYS AGO | 8.12.2022

How to Get Married in Florida - Planning a Wedding in The Sunshine State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Florida - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan y...

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Kiss Photo

1461 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Ki...

Excellent advice for first time wedding officiants! Help newlyweds get the best first kiss photo – step out of the photographer's way during the pronouncemen...

2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

1462 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2022

2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

New scripts! These 2 Catholic wedding ceremony scripts offer a traditional and modern approach, for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with family and f...

New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

1463 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2022

New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

We’ve added new marriage certificate and vow renewal certificate designs to our store! Choose from a selection of green and gold nature themed certificates, ...

Stripped Down Wedding: Don’t Let Marketers Plan Your Wedding For You

1464 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2022

Stripped Down Wedding: Don’t Let Marketers Plan Your Wedding For You

The secret to a stripped down wedding: Make the wedding ceremony the most important part of your wedding day! Focus on what you value most as a couple, not p...

How to Get Married in Maryland - Planning a wedding in The Free State

1467 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2022

How to Get Married in Maryland - Planning a wedding in The Free State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Maryland - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan ...

A wedding officiant holds a microphone up to the bride, who is laughing and smiling with the groom on their wedding day. They are wearing a beautiful suit and dress and she is holding flowers.

1468 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2022

A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Friend Officiates Your Ceremony

This Friend Officiating wedding script makes it easy for a friend to officiate! Fill in the blanks for an officiant speech that's simple, short & sweet.

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