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Virginia Wedding Venue Sues Gov. Northam Over Gathering Restrictions

1885 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...

3 miraculous stories of wedding rings lost -- and found

1886 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.

Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together

1887 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...

Minors and Marriage: Six states re-examine the minimum age for marriage in a growing trend

1888 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.

Officiate a Virtual Wedding Like a Pro!

1889 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...

Groom drops ring into Lake Tahoe, wedding ceremony ends in scuba diving adventure

1889 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...

Flower Meanings and Symbolism : What Does Your Wedding Bouquet Say?

1891 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!

12 Love Poems for Your Wedding Ceremony

1892 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...

Japan Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional

1893 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...

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A Guide to Virtual Wedding Ceremonies in Utah: For Officiants & Couples

1893 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 ...

“With This… Goat? I Thee Wed” : A wedding with baby pygmy goats!

1893 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!

What is the United Life Church? Interest rises in online ordination to officiate weddings.

1893 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 ...

The Advocate Interviews Jim Obergefell About Marriage Equality Today

1893 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-...

Close up photo of someone holding a carefully folded letter, sealed with wax, with a message that says 'For Lydia'. The letter is folded in an intricate way, called letterlocking, and forms a square.

1894 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...

The Vatican, Pope Francis say the Catholic Church cannot bless the “sin” of same-sex unions.

1895 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...

The Pros and Cons of Popular Payment Methods for Wedding Officiants

1895 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...

New ceremony script alert! A Virtual Wedding with Special Readings

1896 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021

New ceremony script alert! A Virtual Wedding with Special Readings

Transform an ordinary online wedding into a magical collaboration with friends! This sample ceremony script is perfect for involving guests in remote, virtua...

Couples can marry for free at Philly pop-up event in support of marriage equality

1896 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021

Couples can marry for free at Philly pop-up event in support of marriage equa...

Free wedding pop-up in Philly, hosted by Equal Dignity Pop-Up Nuptials in support of marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples, will also help those whose plans h...

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