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If You Don't Have Sex After Your Wedding, Are You Married?

Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a wedding legally valid in the US.

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2D Weddings Are Trending: Marry a Fictional Character With Insight From a Japanese Wedding Vendor

Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the world. We talked to a planner specializing in symbolic 'fictosexual' marriages to learn more!

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The Best Central Florida Wedding Venues for Your Budget, According to a Local Insider

Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, and offbeat spots you'll love near Orlando, Daytona Beach, and the surrounding region.

Un oficiante de bodas celebra una ceremonia al aire libre para los novios mientras sus amigos observan.

Boda “Unplugged”: Qué decir al comienzo de una ceremonia de boda sin dispositivos electrónicos

¡Cómo anunciar una boda sin conexión para oficiantes! 7 ejemplos de guiones para incluir en los anuncios de comienzo/limpieza del oficiante para avisar a los invitados "¡No usar teléfonos!" durante la ceremonia. Elija un texto directo, dulce, divertido o informal, o mencione al fotógrafo profesional de bodas.

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How to Fill out a Pennsylvania Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a PA marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from Pennsylvania clerk's offices!

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Size Matters: Engagement Ring Sizing, Fit & Resizing Tips

What’s the average engagement ring size, and what happens if you get it wrong? Discover 'fit tips,' how to find your partner's ring size in secret, types of rings that can't be resized, the typical cost to resize an engagement ring, and more.

Primer plano de dos personas tomadas de la mano.

¿Qué edad hay que tener para casarse en cada estado?

Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos como el consentimiento paterno, la aprobación judicial y más. ¿Qué edad debe tener para casarse en su estado? Siga leyendo.

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2026 Wedding Dates to Make Your PTO Go Farther With a 4-Day Weekend!

Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to attend, cuts down on costs, and keeps the celebration going longer for everyone.

Two men in a movie theater watching the screen with the words: "Proposing on Screen: Will you marry me?"

Edit Yourself Into a Movie to Propose Marriage: How Real Couples Have Done It

Need a creative way to propose? Edit yourself into a movie to create a romantic proposal scene! From hiring a professional animator, to DIY video edits or a custom proposal movie trailer, use these tips to plan the perfect engagement idea!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

Una pareja de recién casados ​​posa a las afueras de un juzgado después de haberse fugado para casarse, con un cartel que dice "recién casados".

Cómo fugarse: La lista completa de verificación para fugarse

Una sencilla lista de verificación para una boda fugaz: cuándo solicitar una licencia de matrimonio, encontrar un oficiante, hacer la lista de invitados, elegir el lugar de la boda y mucho más. ¡Escaparse es fácil con una lista de todo lo necesario para preparar la ceremonia!

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AMM 2025 WRAP-UP! Wedding Trends, Guilty Pleasures & The Unity Ceremonies We’ll See Everywhere in 2026

From scandalous wedding rituals & unforgettable wedding vow examples, to the unity ceremonies and personalized rituals we’ll see next year, relive what readers loved, what officiants learned, and what’s next for 2026 wedding trends everywhere."

wedding officiant sits at table filling out the marriage license, while the bride and groom and a witness watch happily

How to Fill out a Missouri Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Missouri marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from MO Recorder of Deeds offices.

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Wisconsin Legislators Consider Banning Child Marriage in 2026

Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marriage age and what to expect.

El novio lee sus votos a la novia durante la ceremonia de boda al aire libre; es una foto conmovedora y llena de amor.

Declaración de intenciones vs. votos (cuando las palabras en la boda son importantes)

¡Aprenda la diferencia entre una declaración de intención de boda y votos, los requisitos legales que debe conocer y qué viene primero en una ceremonia de boda!

Young engaged couple makes funny faces and points at engagement ring during conversation

A.I. Couples Therapy: Perfect Engagement Gift or Red Flag?

Engaged? A.I. couples therapy might be the perfect engagement gift, but can it replace premarital counseling or traditional therapy? Compare pros and cons of A.I. therapy, learn more about premarital education, and see what's right for you!

Flores moradas junto a una vela en un servicio conmemorativo.

Un guión sencillo para un servicio funerario con encendido de velas y lectura

Este ejemplo de guion fúnebre incluye: introducción, ceremonia de encendido de velas y lectura fúnebre de Mary Elizabeth Frye. Un guion fúnebre sincero y no religioso para honrar a un ser querido, para un celebrante, oficiante o maestro de ceremonias (maestro de ceremonias) que lo realiza por primera vez.

Newlyweds pose in wedding attire inside the Chapel on the Dunes on Mustang Island Texas

The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!

A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the most unique, affordable, and beautiful wedding destinations in the US!

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Holiday Proposal Ideas to Get Engaged by New Year’s Day!

10 creative holiday proposal ideas to get engaged by New Year’s! From cozy winter moments and festive surprises to romantic Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas engagement ideas, make your engagement unforgettable this holiday season.

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