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News Articles

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352 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2025

How AI Could Devalue the Work of Wedding Officiants

AI wedding speech generators could lead to fewer clients & lower rates for wedding officiants. Click to read why AI might be a bad bargain in the long run fo...

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353 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2025

Can the Pope Get Married? It Wouldn’t Be the First Time...

Can popes be married? Take a closer look at the history of married popes, how clerical celibacy traditions in the Catholic Church have changed, and more!

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354 DAYS AGO | 5.14.2025

Can Ministers Park Anywhere? Mark Consuelos Says So, But…

What to know about using a clergy parking permit, including where you can park and when, how to get one, & if ministers park for free! Click now to get the i...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Close up of a bride and groom standing side by side with their hands forming the shape of a heart, positioned with the setting sun shining through.

451 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2025

7 Creative Summer Solstice Wedding Ideas

Bring warmth, love, & light into your summer solstice wedding with a creative unity ceremony, handfasting, mindfulness flow, witchcraft, and more.

cómo hacer la ceremonia del lazo de boda, un cordón blanco y anillos de boda

457 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2025

Cómo Incluir la Tradición del Lazo de Boda en su Ceremonia

Descubra el ritual del lazo matrimonial y añade esta ceremonia única de unidad a su ceremonia de boda.

Close up of a cute love bird cake topper for a bird themed wedding

458 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2025

Wings of Love: Whimsical Bird Themed Wedding Ideas

Hey, love birds! Plan a sweet bird themed wedding with these 10 ideas, from vintage birdcages to a birdwatcher wedding party, an owl ring bearer & more.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Scientology Weddings: From Intergalactic Spiritual Beings to Exchanging Rings

1599 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2021

Scientology Weddings: From Intergalactic Spiritual Beings to Exchanging Rings

Take a look inside the Scientologist wedding ceremony, including the unique wedding vows, belief in immortal spiritual life, the ARC triangle and double ring...

5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past

1616 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2021

5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past

5 unusual wedding traditions from the past, with modern twists to bring these old fashioned customs back to the marriage ceremony. The silver sixpence, the b...

A couple holding their wedding rings together

1619 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2021

The Wedding Ring Finger - Which Finger, Which Hand, and Why!

Wondering “Which finger does a wedding ring go on,” and why? Learn what hand a wedding ring goes on and the romantic history of the ring finger, from the Egy...

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Community Articles

New Officiant Script! Muslim & Christian Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

908 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2023

New Officiant Script! Muslim & Christian Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

A heartfelt wedding officiant script for a Muslim Christian wedding service! This interfaith nikah / wedding ceremony script includes references to The Quran...

Commemorate Your Winter Wedding with a Festive Marriage Certificate

914 DAYS AGO | 11.1.2023

Commemorate Your Winter Wedding with a Festive Marriage Certificate

Commemorate your winter wedding with a festive marriage certificate! These unique designs also make a creative wedding gift or anniversary gift from an offic...

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

923 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2023

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

A good wedding officiant business name is easy marketing! These creative officiant business names will inspire you, with ideas and advice on what to consider...

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