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A man in a military uniform kisses a woman in a pink dress. He is holding up his hat, hiding the kiss from view, in a sweet and playful way.

1317 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2021

Military Weddings : A Guide to Proxy Marriage, Double Proxy, and Same-day Cer...

Military weddings sometimes need special planning. Take a look at marriage by proxy, double proxy marriage, same-day or last minute elopements, sequel weddin...

Aerial view of Oahu, Hawai'i

1317 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2021

Hawaii considers a new civil license to solemnize marriages

Hawaii is considering a civil license to solemnize marriage, available to all adults over the age of 18 who wish to perform weddings, but aren't affiliated w...

Close up photo shows a neon wedding chapel sign in Las Vegas, heart shaped with an arrow through it. The sign has a picture of a cupid and reads "Cupid's wedding chapel"

1318 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2021

Will commercial wedding chapels still be allowed to issue marriage licenses i...

The Nevada Assembly is discussing the repeal of provisions that allow commercial wedding chapels to issue marriage licenses, potentially reducing the locatio...

Illustration of minister credentials, including an ordination certificate from American Marriage Ministries, a clergy badge, and other documents.

1319 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2021

Fact Check: Do you need multiple online ordinations to protect your standing ...

You want to make sure your minister credentials are up to the legal task when it’s time to marry someone, and sign and file the marriage license. But do you ...

Illustration, stylized, shows a wedding officiant with a cape and a pink bag, symbolizing a superhero officiant and her emergency kit.

1320 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2021

The best Officiant Wedding Emergency Kit we’ve ever seen

Wedding officiants take note: This is the best wedding emergency kit we’ve seen. Solve every mishap, mistake, accident and surprise, and prevent day-of disas...

A Pagan wedding altar, in pinks and purples and cream colors. There are lit candles, runes painted on smooth stones, flowers, herbs, crystals, a mirror with an ornate gold frame, and other objects for magic and marriage ceremony.

1321 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2021

When Pagans Wed: Modern Paganism & the Wedding Ritual

Sacred circles, handfasting unity candles, and feasting -- learn what to expect at a modern Pagan or Neopagan wedding ceremony, including marriage rites of W...

Taken from above, this photo shows wedding themed cards for an engagement announcement or 'save the date' cards. There is a pink card with gold lettering that says 'always & forever,' and one with a large jeweled engagement ring.

1323 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2021

7 Ultimate Engagement Gifts To Make a Couple’s Wedding Planning a Breeze

Why not give your favorite engaged couple a gift they can really use? These 7 gifts make wedding planning fun and easy, because getting married should be joy...

Stylized editorial illustration by Jessica Levey shows a figure in green against a pink, blue, and yellow background. There is a heart in red in the figure's chest, symbolizing emotion and thought.

1324 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2021

Want to get inside the heads (and hearts) of modern couples? 5 book recommend...

From neuroscience to marketing tips, book recommendations for wedding officiants that shake up perspectives, improve communication, introduce new services, a...

Pagan Wedding Altars : An Illustrated Look at a Year and a Day Altar

1325 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2021

Pagan Wedding Altars : An Illustrated Look at a Year and a Day Altar

Magic, love, & symbolism come together on a Pagan wedding altar. Learn some of the most common items you can expect, using a Wiccan Year and a Day ritual as ...

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A queer Tennessee Minister talks about the importance of online ordination, and the state’s discriminatory new law

1326 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021

A queer Tennessee Minister talks about the importance of online ordination, a...

A queer wedding officiant in Nashville, Tennessee talks about the importance of online ordination in the LBTQ IA+ community as the fight against the state’s ...

Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms

1326 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021

Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms

Mormon priests perform marriages and baptisms for dead ancestors to give their souls a place in the afterlife. Learn more about these rites, including proxy ...

Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained ministers rolls on

1327 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2021

Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained minister...

An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB 1377 / HB 0213. With information on...

New Gallup poll shows church membership is down dramatically -- And we know why

1328 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021

New Gallup poll shows church membership is down dramatically -- And we know why

A new Gallup poll shows US church membership is lower than ever, below 50 percent in 2020. The largest contributor cited was a lack of religious preference o...

Permits for Oregon beach weddings on hold until July

1328 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021

Permits for Oregon beach weddings on hold until July

Oregon will not be issuing permits for weddings and outdoor gatherings of over 50 people until after July 1, 2021, due to the continued spread of COVID-19. S...

Are Group Weddings still happening? They are, despite -- or maybe because of -- the pandemic.

1330 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2021

Are Group Weddings still happening? They are, despite -- or maybe because of ...

The endurance of group weddings is telling about what matters most to modern-day couples, and the challenges they face.

Apply for your marriage license online in Bucks County, PA

1331 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2021

Apply for your marriage license online in Bucks County, PA

Couples planning a wedding in Bucks County, PA can now apply for their marriage license online over video conference, as part of a pilot program launched by ...

The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

1332 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2021

The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

The best worst wedding jokes and funny quotes on marriage! Would you use these in your toast, speech, vows, or ceremony?

Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underwear

1333 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2021

Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underw...

Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mo...

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