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Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
388 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2025
Marry an AI Chatbot? Everything You Need to Know About Saying “A-I Do!”
Can you legally marry an AI companion? Explore the rise of hybrid human-AI relationships, symbolic chatbot weddings, and what the future of love, marriage, a...
389 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2025
Why Gen Z is Choosing Domestic Partnership Over Marriage
More Gen Z couples are choosing domestic partnerships instead of marriage to avoid wedding costs, tax penalties, or uphold personal values. Learn more & what...
390 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2025
Delaware is Making it Easier for Parolees to Get Married in 2026
Delaware will remove marriage restrictions for people on parole and probation in 2025, making it easier for them to apply for a license without special permi...
Ceremony Planning Articles
411 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2025
¿Qué pasa si el Oficiante de su Boda le Cancela? 3 Maneras de Salvar el Día
¿Qué hacer si el oficiante de su boda le cancela? Haga clic para ver 3 medidas que puede tomar ahora mismo para evitar desastres el día de la boda, ¡incluyen...
416 DAYS AGO | 6.20.2025
3 Reasons to Throw a Prenup Party Before Your Wedding
What is a prenup party and why should you throw one? Check out 3 great reasons to celebrate this important milestone on the way to marriage before the wedding.
418 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2025
5 Jurassic Park Wedding Theme Ideas for a Fun & Memorable Day
Plan a Jurassic Park theme wedding that's fun and elegant, inspired by the lush scenery and excitement of this classic film. From linen suits & palm leaf bou...
Religion and Rituals Articles
1425 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...
1428 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...
1438 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
866 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2024
What Wedding Planners Wish Wedding Officiants Knew…
5 ways for new and first-time wedding officiants to work best with the wedding planner, including tips on communication, collaboration and who runs the rehea...
868 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.
873 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...