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Illustrations by Jessica Levey, stylized drawing of a happy couple walking along an illustrated line, symbolizing the arc of their love story

1792 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2021

Write a Wedding Ceremony Using a Classic Story Arc

Wedding ceremonies should tell a story! Use classic story structure to write a ceremony script with the power of timeless fairy tales & Hollywood happy endin...

How Wedding Officiants Save the Day When There’s a Sudden Change in Venue

1796 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2021

How Wedding Officiants Save the Day When There’s a Sudden Change in Venue

What happens when a wedding venue cancels or closes unexpectedly? Learn how wedding officiants save the day for couples by updating the ceremony, unity ritua...

Wedding Prep for Ministers

1799 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2021

Wedding Prep for Ministers

How to prepare for & perform a wedding ceremony starting with the basics! For first time & new officiants and ministers, from legal requirements in your stat...

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