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News Articles
42 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2026
2026’s Most Reliable Wedding Venues: Why Experts Love These Local Favorites
Start planning with this list of pro-approved reliable wedding venues for 2026! Recommended by wedding officiants & vendors, these top-rated venues are trust...
56 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2026
Will New Limits Be Placed on Utah’s Online Marriage Ceremonies in 2026?
Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could ...
57 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2026
How Will Marriage Laws Change in 2026? Legislation to Watch
2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license appl...
Ceremony Planning Articles
46 DAYS AGO | 2.2.2026
10 Introvert Wedding Trends for Shy Brides, Grooms, & Nonbinary Baes
Ten wedding trends that are perfect for an introvert wedding! From a private cake cutting to the Irish goodbye, these tips will help you survive your wedding...
51 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2026
Los mejores lugares para bodas cerca de Corpus Christi: ¡Las 5 mejores selecc...
Una experta en bodas en Texas revela sus lugares favoritos para bodas en Corpus Christi y escapadas a la playa en la Curva Costera de Texas. ¡Cásese en uno d...
53 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2026
9 Best Wedding Venues in Orange County, CA, According to a Local Insider
Explore 9 incredible Orange County, CA, wedding venues, matched to your vibe and recommended by a local wedding officiant. Expert officiant Chris Dickens sha...
Religion and Rituals Articles
204 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2025
Breaking of the Bread: A Fun Wedding Ritual to Kick Off Your Reception
A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your we...
227 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2025
Stealing the Groom’s Shoes: A Fun Indian Wedding Tradition
Add laughter & lighthearted rivalry to your Indian wedding with the Joota Chupai tradition, aka stealing the groom's shoes! This fun wedding prank is a perfe...
240 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2025
Wedding Cake Smash: Good Luck or Relationship Ruiner?
Wedding cake smash traditions: where did they come from, what do they mean today, and could this messy moment actually signal trouble for newlyweds?
Community Articles
121 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2025
Want to Become a Wedding Officiant With Integrity, Confidence & Great Profess...
Learn ethical wedding officiant best practices, modern wedding officiant etiquette, and tips to create a strong business and professional boundaries with 'Ce...
147 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2025
Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s Favorite San Diego Wedding Venues
Explore Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s favorite wedding venues in Southern California, plus her dream destination wedding locations, from the San Diego Zoo, Scrip...
156 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025
AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem
Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...