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1754 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2021
A 150 yr-old marriage license was found hidden in a painting…
Why was this marriage license hidden in a painting, nearly 150 years ago? The mystery was uncovered when an antique painting was donated to a thrift store in...
1754 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2021
The 5 Most Patriarchal Wedding Traditions (& Modern Alternatives)
Ever wonder 'why do brides wear veils' or 'why do fathers give away the bride'? Learn how wedding symbolism & patriarchy collide in these old marriage customs!
1755 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2021
The wedding boom is real, and Las Vegas leads the way
Couples are flocking to Las Vegas to get married in this year's wedding boom! We look at why, what's next now that restrictions and masking are back, and whe...
1756 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2021
Plan Your Entire Wedding at Costco
Want a hassle-free wedding on a budget? Check out this fun Costco wedding budget breakdown, to help you plan the perfect backyard ceremony and party! We cove...
1757 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2021
Wedding Hat Etiquette: Can Wedding Officiants Wear a Hat to the Ceremony? Wha...
Looking for the right hat to wear to a wedding ceremony? Wondering if you can keep it on during the vows? Learn the rules of wedding hat etiquette for couple...
1760 DAYS AGO | 7.30.2021
How to Baptize Someone (and Why They Might Ask You To)
Learn about baptism, including how to baptize someone in water, its meaning in Christianity, answers to common questions, who can perform baptism, and exampl...
1761 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2021
Marriage & music hit the stage for Honeymoon Rock Fest this fall
A rock music festival in Oklahoma City invites couples to marry onstage between bands this fall as a wedding boom sweeps the country. Honeymoon Rock Fest is ...
1762 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2021
Singing Your Wedding Vows - How to Add Music to the Heart of Your Ceremony
Thinking of singing your wedding vows? Use these examples of musical vows to inspire your own musical marriage ceremony and vow exchange.
1763 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021
A Katz’s Deli micro wedding?! Do officiants get free bagels?
Take a look at what's on the menu for this Katz's Deli micro wedding, as the NYC icon becomes the latest unlikely venue to emerge in this year's wedding boom...
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1763 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021
How to Get Married in Ohio - Planning a wedding in the Buckeye State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Ohio - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your marr...
1763 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021
Same-sex pastors marry, in a first for France’s Protestant Church
The United Protestant Church of France just performed its first wedding for two same-sex LGBTQ+ clergy members. The union of Pastors Emeline Daude and Agnes ...
1764 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021
Issa Rae and Louis Diame tie the knot in France! Are destination weddings back?
Issa Rae and Louis Diame marry in an intimate micro ceremony in the South of France… Giving us big destination wedding dreams!
1764 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021
Prince Charles & Princess Diana’s Full Wedding Transcript, 40 Years Later
It’s been 40 years since the world watched in awe as Prince Charles married Princess Diana in 1981. In honor of the anniversary of the historic day, here’s t...
1764 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021
New York officially bans the marriage of minors
New laws in New York raise the minimum age of consent to marry to 18, removing all exceptions for minors. NY is the latest state to ban child marriage, follo...
1767 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2021
Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others
Spiritual baths and ritual bathing have been used by cultures and faiths throughout history, including Hindus, Christians, and Pagans. Learn to prepare and p...
1768 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021
Wedding Season Meets Wildfire Season - What to Know
What to know if you’re planning, officiating, or attending a wedding ceremony during wildfire season -- including what to do in case of postponements, cancel...
1768 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021
An alligator as a ring bearer?!? Would you perform this wedding?
A bride and groom asked Wally, an emotional support alligator, to be the ring bearer for their wedding ceremony in central Pennsylvania this week.
1769 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2021
Rhode Island approves new one-day marriage designation
A new certificate will authorize Rhode Island adults to perform marriages on a specific day in a specific town, for a fee, as one-day-only wedding officiants.