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Bride and groom kiss while holding their wedding bouquet up in front of their faces

196 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2025

6 Vietnamese Love Poems for Your Bilingual Wedding Ceremony

Celebrate a multicultural, bilingual wedding with these 6 Vietnamese love poems. With tips on when and how to include heartfelt readings in your ceremony.

Los recién casados firman la licencia de matrimonio con la ayuda de su oficiante de bodas.

197 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2025

No Solo las Bodas, las Tarifas de las Licencias de Matrimonio También Están A...

Las tarifas de las licencias de matrimonio están aumentando en todo Estados Unidos, lo que aumenta el costo de casarse en 2025, incluso para fugas matrimonia...

stylized illustration showing romance between human and an AI companion

200 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2025

Marry an AI Chatbot? Everything You Need to Know About Saying “A-I Do!”

Can you legally marry an AI companion? Explore the rise of hybrid human-AI relationships, symbolic chatbot weddings, and what the future of love, marriage, a...

A young couple pose together in love

201 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2025

Why Gen Z is Choosing Domestic Partnership Over Marriage

More Gen Z couples are choosing domestic partnerships instead of marriage to avoid wedding costs, tax penalties, or uphold personal values. Learn more & what...

Close up of a newlywed signing the marriage license

202 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2025

Delaware is Making it Easier for Parolees to Get Married in 2026

Delaware will remove marriage restrictions for people on parole and probation in 2025, making it easier for them to apply for a license without special permi...

Close up photo of newlyweds signing a marriage license

203 DAYS AGO | 7.15.2025

Missouri Legislators Ban Child Marriage, Raise Legal Age to Marry to 18

Missouri bans child marriage with new law raising the minimum age to marry to 18 with no exceptions. Learn what this means & which other states prohibit unde...

Mascot Gritty and a bride at a wedding reception

207 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2025

Married by a Mascot: 8 Weddings Officiated by Costumed Characters

Want a mascot to officiate your wedding? These 8 real-life mascot weddings will inspire you, plus tips on how to make sure your costumed wedding ceremony off...

El oficiante Matt está con una novia y un novio durante una boda en la playa.

208 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2025

Parezca un Superhéroe Demasiado Preparado: 5 Cosas Que Todo Oficiante de Boda...

¡Estos 5 consejos para oficiantes de bodas primerizos lo convertirán en el héroe del día de su boda! Haga clic para ver los consejos de un oficiante profesio...

newlyweds sign the marriage license with help from their wedding officiant

210 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2025

It’s Not Just Weddings, Marriage License Costs Are Going Up Too

Marriage license fees are rising across the US, adding to the cost of getting married in 2025, even for elopements and courthouse weddings. Here's what coupl...

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Two grooms hold hands and smile on the wedding day

211 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2025

Wisconsin Lawmakers Pass New Same-Sex Marriage Protections

Wisconsin updates marriage laws to protect same-sex couples, replacing outdated language with gender neutral terminology and adding new legal protections for...

Rainbow layer cake with macrons, festive birthday cake

214 DAYS AGO | 7.4.2025

American Marriage Ministries Celebrates 16 Years of Ordinations & Service in ...

Happy birthday to American Marriage Ministries! Celebrate our sweet 16 with a look back at how far we've come, and what's next. Thank you, with much gratitud...

Un novio sumerge a la novia durante un baile al aire libre en la recepción de su boda. Él lleva una camisa azul abotonada, y ella un vestido blanco sin mangas con una colorida corona en el pelo. Detrás de ellos, unos amigos charlan mientras toman algo en el patio, decorado con serpentinas y globos.

215 DAYS AGO | 7.3.2025

¡Empiece la fiesta (de su boda) de la mejor manera con una gran ceremonia!

Establecer el tono correcto durante la ceremonia de su boda hará que el resto de las celebraciones comiencen con el pie derecho.

Wedding tent with colorful lights, guests gathered happily at evening

216 DAYS AGO | 7.2.2025

Beyond the Band: 5 Unique Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Looking for fresh wedding entertainment ideas beyond the usual band or DJ? From drag shows to live painting & lion dancers, here are 5 unforgettable ways to ...

Primer plano de dos mujeres chocando las manos y riendo, sentadas juntas a la mesa. Al fondo, otra mujer observa felizmente, sosteniendo un bolígrafo. Hay un cuaderno abierto frente a ella, lo que sugiere que ha estado trabajando en el esquema de la ceremonia de boda con estas dos novias.

217 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2025

Consejos de Escritura: Es Personal, Cómo Expresar su Personalidad en una Cere...

La mejor forma de personalizar la ceremonia de su boda es hacerle a la pareja las preguntas adecuadas sobre su relación y evitar que parezca un "brindis" o u...

Bride and groom stand with wedding officiant while seated friends and family watch the marriage ceremony

218 DAYS AGO | 6.30.2025

Don’t Have Someone to be Your Bridesmaid or Best Man? Try This Instead

No one to ask as your best man or maid of honor? Here’s what to do instead: 3 creative & meaningful alternatives to traditional wedding attendant roles.

Bride smiles and wipes sweat off groom's forehead with napkin

222 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2025

How Hot is TOO Hot for an Outdoor Wedding?

How hot is too hot for an outdoor summer wedding? Learn the ideal & max temps, heat risk factors & practical tips to keep guests cool, comfortable, and safe!

Invitadas sentadas en una boda, esperando, arco de boda arreglado con flores.

223 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2025

¿Qué pasa si el Oficiante de su Boda le Cancela? 3 Maneras de Salvar el Día

¿Qué hacer si el oficiante de su boda le cancela? Haga clic para ver 3 medidas que puede tomar ahora mismo para evitar desastres el día de la boda, ¡incluyen...

Graphic shows Chicago city scene, plus info about the Officiant Accelerator event on Sept 17, 2025

224 DAYS AGO | 6.24.2025

AMM's Officiant Accelerator is Back in Chicago September 2025!

AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training day returns to Chicago, Illinois! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Chicago on Sept...

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