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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
318 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2025
How Will Tariffs Impact the Wedding Industry for Vendors & Couples?
A closer look at how new & increased tariffs might affect wedding vendors and couples planning a wedding, plus how to avoid higher costs in creative ways.
321 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2025
Would You Officiate This Metalhead Wedding in a Mosh Pit?
Check out this metal-themed wedding at a Cannibal Corpse concert in Pittsburgh, including the custom wedding officiant script with Unleashing the Bloodthirst...
322 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2025
Is Open Marriage Legal in the US? Like, Actually Legal?
Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage w...
Ceremony Planning Articles
418 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2025
Your Guide to Wedding Dresses for a Second Marriage
Real advice on choosing the best wedding dresses for a second marriage. If you’re a second time bride, click for tips on color, silhouette, etiquette & more
424 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2025
5 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Officiate Your Wedding
Having a friend officiate your wedding is a big decision! ✓ Click to read pros & cons of choosing a friend or family member as your wedding officiant.
427 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2025
11 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits for Every Style
Black wedding dresses and suits you'll love! For every style, from gothic wedding to timeless black-tie elegance. With advice on how to accessorize & more
Religion and Rituals Articles
1587 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2021
Nobel Prize winner Malala gets married! Plus a look at the Nikah Ceremony
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala married Asser Malik this week. See photos from the couple’s wedding and learn about the Muslim Nikah (nikkah) ceremony and Is...
1593 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2021
Signing the Ketubah - All About the Jewish Wedding Contract
Learn about the ketubah signing ceremony, traditional and modern Jewish wedding contracts, how ketubah reading takes the place of wedding vows, options for m...
1607 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2021
Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings
Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and...
Community Articles
908 DAYS AGO | 9.20.2023
How Filmmaker Nico Raineau Fell in Love with Writing Wedding Ceremonies
Award-winning filmmaker and one-of-a-kind wedding officiant Nico Raineau is in the business of telling love stories. His officiant business RomCom Weddings t...
921 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2023
This Wedding Officiant Wants to Marry You in the Nude
Dreaming of a nudist wedding? Texas Wedding Officiant Renee Reyes talks about spiritual elements of naturist weddings plus tips on how to have a nudist wedding
923 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Moving Past a Wedding Day Mistake
This first-time wedding officiant didn't let a mistake at the altar stop them from pursuing their calling to officiate marriage. Get the full story -- plus a...