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Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
21 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2026
2D Weddings Are Trending: Marry a Fictional Character With Insight From a Jap...
Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the...
24 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2026
The Best Central Florida Wedding Venues for Your Budget, According to a Local...
Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, ...
39 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2025
2026 Wedding Dates to Make Your PTO Go Farther With a 4-Day Weekend!
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to atte...
Ceremony Planning Articles
92 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2025
New Officiant Script! Low-Key Gothic Wedding Ceremony Script
Create a romantic, low-key gothic wedding ceremony with this officiant script featuring Siouxsie lyrics, dark romance, and heartfelt vows.
97 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...
99 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2025
How to Plan a Double Proposal (That You’ll Both LOVE)
Planning a double proposal? This easy guide covers everything, with mutual proposal tips on timing, what to keep a surprise or collab on, and sweet real life...
Religion and Rituals Articles
300 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2025
How to Get Rid of Ghosts & Ward Off Evil Spirits at Weddings
How do you get rid of a ghost on the wedding day? From spitting to ward off evil spirits to wedding veils and ringing bells, here are 5 rituals to keep other...
331 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2025
Marriage Advice From 5 Ancient Gods & Goddesses
Fun marriage advice & wedding tips from the ancient Gods & Goddesses of Marriage, from Isis to Hera, Hathor, and more!
370 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025
Native American Wedding Vows & Readings
Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others
Community Articles
258 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2025
How AI Could Devalue the Work of Wedding Officiants
AI wedding speech generators could lead to fewer clients & lower rates for wedding officiants. Click to read why AI might be a bad bargain in the long run fo...
267 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2025
Online Ordination for Modern Buddhist Wedding Officiants
American Marriage Ministries provides reputable, free, non denominational ordination online to people of all faiths, making it a good choice for Buddhist wed...
274 DAYS AGO | 4.30.2025
This TDCJ Wedding Officiant Helps Couples Choose Love Behind Bars
We spoke with TDCJ wedding officiant Yomayra Ramirez about helping couples through the process of a prison wedding, from paperwork to personal wedding vows.