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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
1353 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021
An alligator as a ring bearer?!? Would you perform this wedding?
A bride and groom asked Wally, an emotional support alligator, to be the ring bearer for their wedding ceremony in central Pennsylvania this week.
1354 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.
1355 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...
Ceremony Planning Articles
1082 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2022
How to Get Married in Kentucky - Planning a Wedding in the Bluegrass State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Kentucky - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...
1083 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2022
Wedding Processional Order: Traditional & Modern Examples for Your Ceremony
Choose a wedding processional order that’s best for your ceremony with inspiration from these traditional and non-traditional examples, including nondenomina...
1086 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2022
How to Get Married in South Dakota - Planning a Wedding in The Mount Rushmore...
A step-by-step guide to getting married in South Dakota - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return y...