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Who Actually Writes the Wedding Ceremony?

The best way to decide who will write your wedding ceremony is to meet early and talk about what kind of feeling and vibe you w...

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Close up photo of a wedding officiant performing a handfasting ceremony, with the couple holding hands as a braided cord is wrapped around their wrists to symbolize their marriage

2705 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2019

How to Include Family and Friends In Your Wedding Ceremony

Vintage style poster shows a man holding his hand out to say 'no' to a drink of alcohol he's being offered, with the title 'HET!'

2706 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2019

It’s a Nice Day for a Dry Wedding: How One Couple Did it, and Why it Might Be Right for You

Photo shows a gathering of citizens, city workers, and Mayor Bowser speaking during the government shutdown

2710 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2019

Washington DC Mayor Saves Couples from Government Shutdown Wedding Woes!

Funny image shows a wedding officiant pulling back a set of red curtains to reveal a microphone on stage

2713 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2019

Public Speaking: Deliver Your Wedding Ceremony with Confidence in Just 3 Minutes!

A photo of a typical clerk's office, showing a counter with several employees and a sign that reads 'registry division'

2716 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2019

Attention Couples: Read this before you visit the clerk’s office for your marriage license!

Photo of men and a woman standing outside posing for the wedding party photo, they are wearing coordinating suits and dress shirts for a wedding

2717 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2019

Bridesmen and Groomsmaids: Tips for Planning an Unconventional Wedding Ceremony

Edited photograph shows the bride and groom 'facing off' in a magical duel, with their wands casting colorful beams of light at each other

2723 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2019

This Couple Celebrated a Harry Potter-Themed Wedding -- And It Was Magical!

Two women with their arms around each other's shoulders smile and laugh toward the camera happily. They are wearing summer dresses outdoors on the beach, with sand, water, and trees in the background. It is a sunny day with light clouds.

2725 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2019

Asking a Friend or Family Member to Officiate Your Wedding? Read This First...

Funny image of Captain Picard resting his head in his hand during an episode of Star Trek

2732 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2018

Wedding Ceremony Disasters, and How to Avoid Them

Close up photo collage of an American flag and a red door sign that reads 'Shut down'

2740 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2018

Will a Government Shutdown Prevent You From Filing Your Marriage License Or Getting Married? (updated)

A bride and groom wearing Zombie themed wedding attire walk across a field holding hands, while their wedding party walks in a large group behind them wearing fake-blood splattered zombie outfits

2741 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2018

Blood, Guts & Gore: British Couple Celebrates Zombie-Themed Walking Dead Wedding Ceremony

A wedding minister officiates an outdoor wedding for a bride and groom. They newlyweds are holding hands, while the officiant reads from a book he's holding. They are all wearing beautiful formal wear.

2744 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2018

Words are Powerful – Creating a Wedding Ceremony that Suits the Couple

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News Articles

1772 DAYS AGO | 8.12.2021

The story of a lesbian marriage in historic Colonial Williamsburg

A marriage certificate issued to two women in Colonial Williamsburg was discovered by researcher Ren Tolson, documenting an early same-sex love story as part...

1774 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2021

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to reconsider same-sex marriage

An ordinance to legalize same-sex marriage on the Qualla Boundary will be discussed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council on September 9th. ...

1779 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2021

A 150 yr-old marriage license was found hidden in a painting…

Why was this marriage license hidden in a painting, nearly 150 years ago? The mystery was uncovered when an antique painting was donated to a thrift store in...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Un ministro oficiante de bodas realiza una ceremonia de boda al aire libre para los novios, mientras la dama de honor y el padrino observan desde al lado del altar. Es un día soleado y hay árboles al fondo. Todos lucen muy felices y están vestidos con trajes de boda de primavera.

1535 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022

…Entonces, ¿qué es lo que un oficiante de bodas hace realmente?

Aprende como hacerte oficiante de bodas y como es la industria de las bodas para los profesionales, u obtén un vistazo detrás de bambalinas de lo que tu ofic...