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1141 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2021

Japan Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional

In a landmark decision, a District Court in Japan ruled the government's same-sex marriage ban violated Article 14 of the country's constitution, making it u...

1141 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2021

A Guide to Virtual Wedding Ceremonies in Utah: For Officiants & Couples

Perform a remote, online wedding in Utah, or apply for & sign the marriage license digitally! Utah County's fully online system for weddings is the first of ...

Close up photo of someone holding a carefully folded letter, sealed with wax, with a message that says 'For Lydia'. The letter is folded in an intricate way, called letterlocking, and forms a square.

1142 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2021

Give Your Love Letter Ceremony a Centuries-Old Twist with Letterlocking

Give your love letter ceremony a Renaissance twist with letterlocking! This unique unity ritual adds history, tradition, and visual beauty to the wedding cer...

1143 DAYS AGO | 3.16.2021

The Pros and Cons of Popular Payment Methods for Wedding Officiants

Venmo or PayPal? Cash, check, or credit? We compare the most popular payment methods used by new and experienced wedding officiants to help you decide what m...

1143 DAYS AGO | 3.16.2021

The Vatican, Pope Francis say the Catholic Church cannot bless the “sin” of s...

The Vatican disappointed Catholics, LGBTQ+ couples, and allies around the world with its statement that the Catholic Church won’t bless same-sex marriages. A...

1144 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021

Weddings, Receptions (and Dancing!) Resume in New York on Monday

New York’s expanded guidelines for weddings and catered events, including receptions, go into effect Monday, to the relief of many venues, brides, and grooms...

1144 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021

Couples can marry for free at Philly pop-up event in support of marriage equa...

Free wedding pop-up in Philly, hosted by Equal Dignity Pop-Up Nuptials in support of marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples, will also help those whose plans h...

1144 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021

New ceremony script alert! A Virtual Wedding with Special Readings

Transform an ordinary online wedding into a magical collaboration with friends! This sample ceremony script is perfect for involving guests in remote, virtua...

1146 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2021

Netflix asks 'Marriage or Mortgage': We say NOPE.

‘Marriage or Mortgage’ : A new Netflix show asks Nashville couples to choose between a large wedding and a home, and couldn't come at a stranger time -- as c...