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1716 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2021
Virginia Wedding Venue Sues Gov. Northam Over Gathering Restrictions
The wedding venue Belle Garden Estate is suing Virginia's Gov. Northam over Covid 19 restrictions they say are discriminatory. Wedding gatherings are limited...
1716 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2021
How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time
Learn how to perform a wedding for the first time, from getting ordained online to signing the marriage license! A step-by-step guide for new officiants, min...
1717 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2021
3 miraculous stories of wedding rings lost -- and found
These wedding rings were lost forever, until a few everyday heroes stepped in to reunite them with their owners.
1718 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2021
Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together
Vows are the most meaningful part of a wedding ceremony! But that doesn’t mean you have to stress over them. Loosen up with these Mad Libs inspired wedding v...
1719 DAYS AGO | 3.23.2021
Minors and Marriage: Six states re-examine the minimum age for marriage in a ...
Six states are considering raising the minimum age for marriage, in what seems to be increased attention to laws regulating child marriage in the US.
1720 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2021
Officiate a Virtual Wedding Like a Pro!
Online weddings require special attention from officiants that other types of ceremonies don’t. Learn what details to watch for, and how to officiate a virtu...
1720 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2021
Groom drops ring into Lake Tahoe, wedding ceremony ends in scuba diving adven...
A picturesque marriage ceremony came to a halt when the ring exchange made an unexpected splash. A local scuba diver saved the day in the unlikely Lake Tahoe...
1722 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2021
Flower Meanings and Symbolism : What Does Your Wedding Bouquet Say?
Are you fluent in the language of flowers? Learn the meaning and symbolism of common blooms, to help you plan your wedding bouquet and reception arrangements!
1723 DAYS AGO | 3.19.2021
12 Love Poems for Your Wedding Ceremony
Need help putting your love into words? Include these timeless love poems in your vows or as a special reading in your wedding ceremony, so your sweetheart k...
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1724 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2021
The Advocate Interviews Jim Obergefell About Marriage Equality Today
Jim Obergefell talks about marriage equality with The Advocate magazine's podcast LGBTQ&A, ahead of the six year anniversary of the Obergefell v Hodges same-...
1724 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 ...
1724 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2021
“With This… Goat? I Thee Wed” : A wedding with baby pygmy goats!
AMM Minister Patricia Burgess helps a couple exchange pygmy goats instead of wedding rings to make their ceremony the perfect custom fit!
1724 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...
1724 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2021
What is the United Life Church? Interest rises in online ordination to offici...
Learn about the United Life Church, online ordination to officiate weddings, which online churches let you get ordained to marry people, and how to become a ...
1725 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...
1726 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...
1726 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...
1727 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...