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Los recién casados ​​posan con sus trajes de boda dentro de la Capilla de las Dunas en Mustang Island, Texas.

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101 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2026

Virginia Voters Could Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban in November 2026

Virginia voters will decide in November 2026 whether to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban and add permanent constitutional protections for marriage eq...

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105 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2026

2D & AI Wedding Glossary: Defining What it Means to Marry Fictional & Custom ...

Learn simple definitions and concepts of the AI & 2D wedding trend, including the meaning of fictosexual, AI companions, oshi, waifu, and more.

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106 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2026

Proposed Florida “Marriage Fraud” Law: What Immigrants & Wedding Officiants S...

Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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131 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...

Newlyweds pose in wedding attire inside the Chapel on the Dunes on Mustang Island Texas

151 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2025

The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!

A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the ...

Una novia se prepara para la ceremonia nupcial con la ayuda de sus damas de honor y su madre.

177 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2025

La lista definitiva del kit de emergencia para bodas: 45 artículos esenciales

¿Quiere asegurarse de que su boda o la de su ser querido salga a la perfección? Domine el gran día con nuestra guía definitiva de kit de emergencia para boda...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Stylized painting of Egyptian Goddess of marriage

423 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!

A beautiful natural arch outdoors in the mountains for a native american wedding ceremony

462 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

Close up of a bride in a pink wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers

498 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2024

5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best fo...

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Community Articles

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350 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...

A pink lotus flower floats in water surrounded by green lily pads

359 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...

Bilingual officiant Yomayra Ramirez performs a wedding for a bride and groom in Texas

366 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.

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