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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
1221 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.
1222 DAYS AGO | 7.20.2021
Updates to NYC’s Project Cupid, Marriage Bureau reopens
The NYC Marriage Bureau reopened for scheduled in-person services on July 19, including civil marriage ceremonies and marriage license appointments. These ap...
1226 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2021
NYC Marriage Bureau reopens Monday, July 19
The Office of the City Clerk and NYC Marriage Bureau will reopen on July 19 to in-person services and civil wedding ceremonies.
Ceremony Planning Articles
962 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022
AMM’s Pro Officiant Certification Course: You only get one shot to deliver a ...
American Marriage Ministries' Professional Officiant Certification Course offers comprehensive training for first time wedding officiants and industry vetera...
963 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2022
The Wedding Bouquet Toss: What it Means (and What to Avoid)
Learn the symbolism and meaning that have made the wedding bouquet toss one of the most popular wedding traditions for centuries, including the custom's Engl...
967 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2022
How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Iowa - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Iowa...