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New 48hr Marriage Waiting Period in Connecticut in 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.

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Arizona Legislators Leave Loophole for Religious Discrimination Against Same-Sex Marriage

Arizona SB 1573 aims to restrict religious laws in courts but includes a marriage exception. AMM breaks down how this might impact marriage equality.

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How to Fill out an Arkansas Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Arkansas marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and couples getting married, plus tips on getting it right the first time, from the Arkansas County & Circuit Clerk Office.

El oficiante lee a la pareja durante su ceremonia de boda al aire libre.

10 versículos bíblicos sutiles para bodas (Para parejas no religiosas o interreligiosas)

¿Son una pareja no religiosa, atea o de diferentes religiones y buscan citas o versículos bíblicos sutiles para incluir en su ceremonia civil o laica, con el fin de que sus familiares y amigos se sientan bienvenidos? Aquí les compartimos algunas opciones bíblicas discretas que se enfocan en el amor, la familia y la amistad.

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How to Make a Wedding Registry: Simple Answers to Common Questions

Ready to create your wedding wish list? Get simple answers to your biggest wedding registry questions, from how many gifts to add, types of registries to choose from, and the best place to create it.

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How to Budget for a Wedding: 8 Simple Steps

Budgeting for a wedding, the easy way! 8 simple steps to help you create a wedding budget that works for you, your dream celebration, and your future goals!

Primer plano de un calendario con una fecha marcada con un círculo y dos anillos de boda de oro.

El mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones

¿Cuál es el mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones de las bodas? ¡Tome esto en cuenta al elegir su fecha de boda afortunada!

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How to Fill out an Alaska Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Alaska marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips on getting it right the first time, from the AK Court System and HAVRS office.

Primer plano de un hombre firmando la licencia de matrimonio en una boda.

¿Puede la persona que realiza la boda ser también testigo en la licencia de matrimonio?

¿Necesita un testigo para casarse y qué pasa si se les olvida llevar uno? ¡Descubra si quien oficia la boda puede firmar como testigo y otros detalles clave para tramitar su licencia de matrimonio!

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Baha'i Wedding Readings & Prayers on Marriage, Family, & Faith

Meaningful readings and prayers for a Baha'i wedding ceremony. (From selected texts: Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh.)

¡Mire estos lugares divertidos para casarse gratis! No tiene que gastar una fortuna para crear recuerdos increíbles el día de su boda. (Foto: Wirestock / iStock)

Lugares gratis para casarse (¡No se endeude por la boda!)

¡Descubre lugares gratis para casarse en una boda pequeña o una escapada íntima! ¡Explora hermosos lugares sin costo para tu gran día y empieza a ahorrar ya!

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Brunch Weddings Are Trending! What to Know to Plan Your Own 

7 practical tips for planning a brunch wedding, including pricing advice, what to ask your venue, officiant tips, and sample brunch wedding timelines.

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

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New 2026 Requirement for Utah’s Online Weddings

Learn new requirements for Utah remote marriage ceremonies in 2026, for Utah wedding officiants and ministers.

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Congress Just Entered The “Cousin Marriage” Debate

Congress considers a new bill that would strip federal benefits and protections from "cousin marriages." Learn about H.R. 8634, "Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026," and it's potential similarities to DOMA.

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Bride Uses Guillotine to Cut Her Cake (& More Bloody Wedding Treats)

Bride slices her wedding cake with a guillotine in this viral Marie Antoinette–themed wedding! Read the story behind the bloody cake cutting, plus other unusual "bloody" wedding desserts.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

close up of a wrapped wedding gift with a card that reads 'wedding day!' in gold letters

How to Make a Wedding Registry: Simple Answers to Common Questions

Ready to create your wedding wish list? Get simple answers to your biggest wedding registry questions, from how many gifts to add, types of registries to choose from, and the best place to create it.

Stylized image, woman putting cash in a jar marked for wedding savings

How to Budget for a Wedding: 8 Simple Steps

Budgeting for a wedding, the easy way! 8 simple steps to help you create a wedding budget that works for you, your dream celebration, and your future goals!

Primer plano de un calendario con una fecha marcada con un círculo y dos anillos de boda de oro.

El mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones

¿Cuál es el mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones de las bodas? ¡Tome esto en cuenta al elegir su fecha de boda afortunada!

More Ceremony Planning Articles →

Religion and Rituals Articles

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12 Hawaiian Pidgin Bible Passages fo da Wedding

Christian wedding readings & Bible verses in Hawaiian Creole / Hawaiian Pidgin, from Da Jesus Book (Hawaiian Pidgin Bible, HPB)

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Can the Pope Get Married? It Wouldn’t Be the First Time...

Can popes be married? Take a closer look at the history of married popes, how clerical celibacy traditions in the Catholic Church have changed, and more!

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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 otherworldly guests away on your big day.

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Community Articles

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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, Scripps Aquarium, and Petco Park, to Yosemite!

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AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his partner Veronique Dumont! From a black flame candle to deadman's toes, don't miss this one!

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AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies plan authentic wedding ceremonies, with tips on finding affirming Ohio wedding vendors & venues.

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