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Recent Articles

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Could the Barter System Reshape the Wedding Industry?

Can bartering reshape the wedding industry? Explore how Gen Z wedding vendors are trading services, plus the benefits and risks, and what it could mean for accessibility and affordability in modern weddings.

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How to Fill out a New York Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a NY marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from New York clerks.


Un novio sostiene a su novia en brazos en una playa en un día soleado

5 divertidas ceremonias de unión para bodas en la playa o renovación de votos

Cinco ideas creativas para la ceremonia de unión en su boda en la playa, que incluyen un ritual de bendición con conchas o piedras, un brindis tropical único con un cóctel nupcial personalizado, la tradicional ceremonia de la arena y mucho más.

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5 Wedding Ceremony Ideas for Lavender Marriages: Small Signings to Big & Formal

5 ways to celebrate a legal lavender marriage, from a simple marriage license signing to a full-frills formal wedding ceremony.

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Who Officiates a Lavender Marriage Ceremony? (& How to Choose Your Officiant)

Planning a lavender marriage ceremony? Choose the perfect wedding officiant for your unique situation, from asking a friend or relative to officiate, to hiring a professional officiant.

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Guiones de ceremonias de bodas en español en PDF para oficiantes

Guiones de boda en español sencillos en PDF para descargar y usar en su boda. ¡Ceremonias sencillas, profesionales y preescritas que le encantarán!

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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, digital wedding invites, and more.

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How to Fill out a Colorado Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step instructions for filling out a marriage certificate in Colorado. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and self-uniting couples, plus tips from the CO County Clerk Office.

Los novios se besan en la ceremonia de boda.

¿Qué hace un oficiante de bodas después de la ceremonia nupcial?

¿Le han pedido que oficie la boda de un amigo o familiar, pero no está seguro de cuáles son sus responsabilidades como oficiante una vez finalizada la ceremonia? Aprenda más sobre cómo firmar y completar una licencia de matrimonio, devolverla, obtener opiniones de parejas para iniciar o expandir un negocio, ¡y mucho más!

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The Ultimate Wedding Vows Guide: All Our Vow Resources in One Place!

Your all-in-one wedding vows guide, with expert tips, vow examples, and FAQs. Write your own wedding vows, explore real sample vows, and plan the perfect vow exchange!

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Viking Wedding Vows: Traditional & Modern Ways to Say SKAL! To Love

Traditional and modern Viking wedding vows for your ceremony, including 'marriage of equals' blood oath, family participation, spiritual / Norse pagan blessings, wedding swords exchange, and more. Start planning today!

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Qué ponerse (y qué no ponerse) para un bautizo

¡Aprenda cómo vestir para un bautismo (como invitado, para realizar un bautismo o al ser bautizado) y cómo no vestir!

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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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How to Fill out a Texas Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Texas marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from TX county clerk offices.

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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.

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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 trusted by professionals for a seamless, stress-free wedding day in a beautiful setting.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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10 Ideas For a Future-Focused Wedding That Celebrates Your First Year of Marriage

Explore fun, future-focused wedding ideas that celebrate your first year of marriage with meaningful ceremonies, guest activities, and intentional planning for life together.

Un oficiante de bodas guía a la novia y al novio a través de la ceremonia, frente a un hermoso arco nupcial adornado con flores.

Conceptos básicos sobre la frase 'Por el poder que me confiere' para el guion de su boda

Conceptos básicos para el oficiante de bodas sobre la frase 'Por el poder que me confiere': ¡Aprenda qué significa esta frase tan popular y qué decir para oficiar una ceremonia de boda y casar a sus amigos y familiares!

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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, digital wedding invites, and more.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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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!

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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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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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Community Articles

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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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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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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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