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200 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2026

How Will Marriage Laws Change in 2026? Legislation to Watch

2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license appl...

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202 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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206 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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Ceremony Planning Articles

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181 DAYS AGO | 2.10.2026

This Ice Cream Shop Wedding Has Us Over the Mooo-n!

A sweet idea for a budget friendly wedding? Get married at your local ice cream shop with inspiration from this Gen Z couple's Cow Cafe wedding! Plus a close...

Bride and groom share quiet moment together alone at cafe on wedding day

189 DAYS AGO | 2.2.2026

10 Introvert Wedding Trends for Shy Brides, Grooms, & Nonbinary Baes

Ten wedding trends that are perfect for an introvert wedding! From a private cake cutting to the Irish goodbye, these tips will help you survive your wedding...

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

194 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2026

Los mejores lugares para bodas cerca de Corpus Christi: ¡Las 5 mejores selecc...

Una experta en bodas en Texas revela sus lugares favoritos para bodas en Corpus Christi y escapadas a la playa en la Curva Costera de Texas. ¡Cásese en uno d...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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642 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2024

Here Comes the Swine: 8 Wedding Traditions with Pigs

A fun look at pig themed wedding traditions including the pig dance & lucky pig charms, pig symbolism & marriage, & pigs at the wedding ceremony

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655 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2024

Marry Your Gal Pal! Let’s Bring Back ‘Boston Marriage’

Will modern women bring back Boston Marriages as Gen Z’s embrace of platonic marriage grows? Plus a look at women’s same-sex relationships in the 1800s!

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670 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2024

What to Expect at a Rastafarian Wedding & Marriage Ceremony

Learn about Rastafarian wedding traditions, marriage customs & what Rastafarians believe about marriage! Plus how to find a Rastafarian officiant / wedding o...

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Community Articles

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472 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2025

Why Choose AMM for Your Independent Ordination Online?

Get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding & discover the benefits of independent ordination with AMM!

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481 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2025

How to Spot Online Ordination Scams: Signs to Watch For

6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.

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483 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2025

AMM's Officiant Accelerator Comes to Seattle May 2025!

AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training visits the PNW! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Seattle on May 20, 2025!

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