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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
439 DAYS AGO | 5.29.2025
Oregon Lawmakers Ban Child Marriage, Raise Marrying Age to 18
Beginning Jan 1, 2026, you must be 18 years old to get married in Oregon. Read more about SB548, signed into law by Gov Tina Kotek this week!
447 DAYS AGO | 5.21.2025
Toilet Paper is the Latest Wedding Gift Trend (Really)
Is toilet paper a practical wedding gift idea? UK supermarket Tesco just launched a gift package with household items, but Costco & Target have been doing th...
449 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2025
Texas Lawmakers to Decide Who Returns a Marriage License
Officiants must return a Texas marriage license, but that could change! Click to read the pros & cons legislators will weigh to deciding if newlyweds can ret...
Ceremony Planning Articles
487 DAYS AGO | 4.11.2025
7 Creative Autumn Equinox Wedding Ideas
Planning an Autumn Equinox wedding? Click for 7 creative fall wedding ideas to inspire your unforgettable day!
496 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025
How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?
Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.
511 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2025
3 Tips for Writing a Second Marriage Wedding Script
Read our top 3 writing tips to create a unique wedding ceremony script for second marriages, from making new wedding traditions to honoring a blended family.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1716 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...
1719 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...
1723 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2021
‘Naming Ceremonies’ at Any Stage of Life: How Celebrants Create Space for Aut...
Learn about the Naming Ceremony tradition for adults at any stage of life, and how Celebrants and Officiants create space for authentic identity through this...
Community Articles
1008 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...
1014 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...
1023 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...