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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
179 DAYS AGO | 2.12.2026
Surprising & Scandalous Presidential Weddings Through History
Take a look at some of the most surprising presidential weddings in history. Some scandalous, some sweet, from our founding fathers to modern presidents.
185 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2026
2026’s Most Reliable Wedding Venues: Why Experts Love These Local Favorites
Start planning with this list of pro-approved reliable wedding venues for 2026! Recommended by wedding officiants & vendors, these top-rated venues are trust...
199 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2026
Will New Limits Be Placed on Utah’s Online Marriage Ceremonies in 2026?
Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could ...
Ceremony Planning Articles
134 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2026
Mistake on Your Wedding Invitations? 8 Ways to Save the Day
Find a mistake on your wedding invites? Don’t panic! Here are 8 practical ways to fix a typo on wedding invitations, from quick DIY corrections to reprints, ...
147 DAYS AGO | 3.16.2026
12 Wedding Day Mantras for Worriers & People Pleasers
12 quotes & mantras for your wedding day! Advice for worries and people pleasers for a joyful celebration that centers your love.
171 DAYS AGO | 2.20.2026
Celebrate a Traditional “Honey Moon” with a Month of Mead and Romance
Celebrate your honeymoon the traditional way with nightly honey mead, intimate moments, and tips to keep the sparks flying all month long. This Pagan wedding...
Religion and Rituals Articles
563 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
599 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...
627 DAYS AGO | 11.21.2024
Simple Guide to the Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Tradition
Celebrate love & family with a Chinese wedding tea ceremony! Read our blog to learn how to plan, what to wear, where to host & more ✓ Click here!
Community Articles
451 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...
460 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...
467 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.