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Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
266 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...
270 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...
273 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...
Ceremony Planning Articles
314 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2025
Wild Wedding Crashers: 10 Times an Animal Crashed a Wedding
Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.
319 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2025
What if Your Wedding Officiant Cancels? 3 Ways to Save the Day
What do you do if your wedding officiant cancels? Click to see 3 actions you can take right now to avoid day-of wedding disasters, including having a friend ...
332 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2025
The Average Cost to Be a Bridesmaid: Itemized List of Expenses
How much does it cost to be a bridesmaid? Click to see common expenses and average costs, from your dress to wedding gifts to travel.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1278 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2022
How to Include a Smudging Ritual in Your Wedding Ceremony (& Why You’d Want to)
A wedding smudge ceremony is a meaningful way to bless a marriage with lasting love, harmony, wisdom, protection, and good luck. Learn how to add a custom sm...
1281 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2022
Wedding Smudge Stick Recipe - Sage, Sweetgrass, and Lavender
Use this simple recipe to make a sweet-smelling protective wedding smudge stick for your wedding’s smudging ceremony. This sacred combination of sage, sweetg...
1291 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2022
Wiccan Wedding Spell – A Handfasting Love Spell
These Wiccan wedding vows cast a powerful spell of love and commitment. Use in place of traditional wedding vows in a Wiccan or other modern Pagan wedding ce...
Community Articles
721 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2024
You’ll NEVER Guess What’s in These Officiants’ Emergency Kits
A few surprising items you’ll find in a wedding officiant emergency kit, for officiants who perform ceremonies in unique and unusual locations.
726 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2024
Pro Wedding Officiants Give Advice on What to Charge & When to Raise Your Rates
Advice from experts on what to charge as a new or first-time wedding officiant, plus tips on when to raise your raises, how to choose your fees, when to char...
731 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2024
10 Tips to Grow a Wedding Officiant Business from Norman Graham of Wed By Norm
Ten tips to start and grow a thriving wedding officiant business from Officiant Norman Graham of Wed By Norm. Learn more about marketing, branding, and adver...