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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
448 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2024
How Common is Child Marriage in California? A Count is Coming
California child marriage under scrutiny as lawmakers pass a bill to count the total number of underage marriages in the state. (SB-575)
459 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2024
NBA’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Marries in Super Private Wedding
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo marries longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger in a private wedding in Greece! The 3 day wedding celebration in Costa Navarino...
460 DAYS AGO | 9.4.2024
Game of Thrones Themed Weddings Come to Vegas
Game of Thrones themed weddings come to the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel! Plus how to plan a fun GOT cosplay wedding or elopement closer to home.
Ceremony Planning Articles
509 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2024
How to Become a Humanist Celebrant and What They Do
What is a humanist celebrant and how do you become one? Learn about online ordination as a humanist minister and officiate a humanist wedding for friends!
510 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2024
How to Get Married in Another Country in a Dreamy Destination Wedding
Dream of a destination wedding? How to get married abroad for US citizens, including marriage license advice, if you need to register your marriage and more!
529 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2024
These Couples Loved Their Courthouse Wedding & Here’s Why
The benefits of a courthouse wedding, from couples who married at city hall and have (almost) no regrets. Get the scoop on photos, the dress, cost, and more!
Religion and Rituals Articles
1759 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2021
How to Tie a Handfasting Cord -- The Infinity Knot
How to tie an infinity handfasting knot during your wedding ceremony! Follow these ten easy illustrated steps. Simple diagram with handfasting cord for a uni...
1814 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2020
How to Perform a Buddhist Wedding Ceremony
Want to know what a Buddhist wedding ritual entails? Learn about the readings, decorations, how the ceremony is constructed, and more. ✓ Explore our guide!
1879 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2020
Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony
How to honor dead relatives and loved ones as part of a joyful wedding ceremony.
Community Articles
959 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Use Your Gifts
The Anonymous Officiant #5 : Sage advice for newlyweds from an experienced wedding officiant! This minister reminds couples to use their wedding gifts after ...
973 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: “In Sickness… And In Health”
The Anonymous Officiant #4 : This couple put their vows to love each other 'in sickness and in health' to the test before the wedding ceremony was even over!...
979 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2023
Drag Queens Belong at Weddings! Protect LGBTQ+ Ministers & Wedding Performers
Proposed drag bans like the one in Tennessee impact LGBTQ+ weddings, ministers and wedding officiants, and the entire queer community. Drag performers belong...