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

269 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...

Nervous grooms looks up in thought during wedding ceremony

270 DAYS AGO | 6.23.2025

Can You Marry Someone Without Their Knowledge? How Officiants Help Prevent Fraud

A Texas man was shocked to find out he was married without his knowledge! Read about the Kristin Marie Spearman alleged stalking case, plus 4 legal safeguard...

Engaged couple show off the engagement ring to friends and family at a prenup party at home

273 DAYS AGO | 6.20.2025

3 Reasons to Throw a Prenup Party Before Your Wedding

What is a prenup party and why should you throw one? Check out 3 great reasons to celebrate this important milestone on the way to marriage before the wedding.

Young couple look at a phone together smiling outdoors

274 DAYS AGO | 6.19.2025

TikTok Made Me Propose: An Algorithm-Manifested Marriage Engagement?

Can social media persuade you to propose marriage? Consider the power of platforms, TikTok proposal trends, digital marketing, & algorithm-manifested marriag...

Dinosaur poses next to wedding rings

275 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2025

5 Jurassic Park Wedding Theme Ideas for a Fun & Memorable Day

Plan a Jurassic Park theme wedding that's fun and elegant, inspired by the lush scenery and excitement of this classic film. From linen suits & palm leaf bou...

El novio pronuncia sus votos a la novia mientras el oficiante de la boda observa durante una boda al aire libre.

276 DAYS AGO | 6.17.2025

Cuándo contratar a su Oficiante de Bodas: Tiempo y Lista de Verificación

Use esta lista de verificación para contratar a un oficiante de bodas a tiempo, ¡para una boda sin estrés, divertida, económica y auténtica! Nuestros mejores...

Two women hold hands in a field

277 DAYS AGO | 6.16.2025

Wisconsin Lawmakers Move to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

WI Lawmakers want to protect same-sex marriage rights by amending the Wisconsin state constitution to remove a defunct same-sex marriage ban. Read more about...

Wedding guests sit, smiling and happy, watching the wedding ceremony

280 DAYS AGO | 6.13.2025

A Simple Guide to Wedding Dress Code Meanings for Guests

A quick guide to the meaning of wedding dress codes, with examples of what to wear for each. Click to see the difference between formal and semi formal, whi...

colorful zine on a table, with the text "how to make a zine for marriage equality"

281 DAYS AGO | 6.12.2025

How to Make a Zine For Marriage Equality! Easy Tutorial

Support Marriage Equality with a creative zine! June 26th is the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, and we can’t wait to celebrate. Making a zine is a...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Two brides pose lovingly on a rooftop on the wedding day

282 DAYS AGO | 6.11.2025

Vegan Wedding Ideas: From Clothing to Catering & More

Vegan wedding ideas for a joyful, compassionate, sustainable wedding day! From formal wear to the dinner menu, find inspiration for every part of your celebr...

Una novia firma el certificado de matrimonio mientras el novio observa.

283 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2025

¿Puede Utilizar una Licencia de Matrimonio en Otro Estado?

Aprenda a solicitar una licencia de matrimonio si desea casarse en otro estado. Haga clic ahora para empezar a planificar la boda de sus sueños y obtener con...

Two brides sign their marriage license after the wedding

284 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2025

Michigan Officiants Might Face Higher Penalty for Wedding Without a Marriage ...

The fine for officiating a wedding in Michigan without a marriage license might increase. Learn about penalties & how to avoid them for wedding officiants in...

Collaged image, a unity cross assembled on a table next to sunflower bouquet, behind is a floral wedding scene

287 DAYS AGO | 6.6.2025

How to Include a Unity Cross Ceremony in Your Wedding (With Sample Officiant ...

Add a meaningful Unity Cross & prayer ceremony to your Christian wedding with this simple advice, plus a sample officiant script with Bible readings on love ...

El novio y la novia posan para fotos el día de la boda, felices y riendo juntos afuera bajo el sol.

288 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2025

Esquema y Orden de la Ceremonia de Boda: Comprender las Partes de una Ceremon...

Nuestro sencillo esquema de ceremonia de boda explica las partes de la ceremonia, ¡de principio a fin! Esta plantilla incluye el papel del oficiante, el cami...

Two women pose happily, kiss on the cheek

289 DAYS AGO | 6.4.2025

Stop Doomscrolling & Start Celebrating Marriage Equality Day!

10th anniversary of Obergefell v Hodges: 10 Great ways to celebrate & support marriage equality in 2025 and beyond!

A photo of the CT state capitol building in Hartford

290 DAYS AGO | 6.3.2025

Connecticut Legislators Vote to Ban First Cousin Marriages

Lawmakers in Connecticut voted to ban marriage between first cousins, beginning Oct 1, 2025. Click to read more about CT HB06918.

Wedding guests at a ceremony watch the bride and groom (who are out of frame)

292 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2025

Plan a ‘Guest Friendly’ Wedding & Help Stop Guest Burnout

Wedding guest burnout is real! Click for tips to plan a wedding that won’t leave guests stressed, broke, or ranting on Reddit.

Wedding flower leis rest on a stone next to wedding rings

294 DAYS AGO | 5.30.2025

12 Hawaiian Pidgin Bible Passages fo da Wedding

Christian wedding readings & Bible verses in Hawaiian Creole / Hawaiian Pidgin, from Da Jesus Book (Hawaiian Pidgin Bible, HPB)

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