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Perez v. Sharp: The 1948 Win for Interracial Marriage that Changed Everything

1528 DAYS AGO | 10.1.2021

Perez v. Sharp: The 1948 Win for Interracial Marriage that Changed Everything

In 1948, an interracial couple in California challenged the state's anti-miscegenation laws and won. The Perez v Sharp case ended a state ban on interracial ...

Hawaii wedding pros say limits lead to dangerous ‘rogue weddings’

1528 DAYS AGO | 10.1.2021

Hawaii wedding pros say limits lead to dangerous ‘rogue weddings’

Limits to Hawaii wedding ceremony and reception sizes during COVID are some of the strictest in the country, something marriage officiants and other vendors ...

Halloween-themed weddings in a haunted hospital bring couples to Williamson, West Virginia

1530 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2021

Halloween-themed weddings in a haunted hospital bring couples to Williamson, ...

Michael Myers actor Tory Moran officiated eleven Halloween themed wedding ceremonies in a spooky old haunted hospital last weekend in Williamson, West Virgin...

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How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

1315 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2022

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a sign & go marriage ceremony, also called a ‘marriage license signing,’ ‘signature service,’ or ‘signing only’ ceremony. These simple...

Close up of a groom and a bride holding lit candles during a unity candle ceremony. The candles are decorated with greenery, a white rose, and ribbon. The groom wears a dark suit and white shirt, and the bride wears a strapless white and pink wedding gown.

1318 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022

How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)

Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...

How to Get Married in Missouri - Planning a Wedding in the Show-Me State

1319 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2022

How to Get Married in Missouri - Planning a Wedding in the Show-Me State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Missouri - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...

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