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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
110 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...
114 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.
115 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.
Ceremony Planning Articles
137 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2025
¿Qué edad hay que tener para casarse en cada estado?
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos ...
140 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...
160 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 ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
401 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...
432 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!
471 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
359 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...
368 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...
375 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.