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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
1822 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021
New York officially bans the marriage of minors
New laws in New York raise the minimum age of consent to marry to 18, removing all exceptions for minors. NY is the latest state to ban child marriage, follo...
1826 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.
1827 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.
Ceremony Planning Articles
1569 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...
1573 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...
1574 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2022
Pagan Weddings: Ideas for Offerings to Gods and Ancestors
Pagan wedding ceremony ideas: A list of Pagan gods / goddesses and common offerings to use during the marriage ritual, including candle lighting, herbs, wine...