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1107 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2023
Vermont bans the marriage of minors, effective July 1, 2023
Beginning July 1, 2023, individuals must be at least 18 years old to marry in Vermont, with no exceptions. Gov. Phil Scott signed the 'Act to Ban Child Marri...
1114 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2023
Would You Officiate a Wedding in a Wiener? (An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, To B...
Oscar Mayer is bringing fun wiener-themed elopement ceremonies to Las Vegas this weekend! Lucky couples will marry with the help of Hotdogger wedding officia...
1122 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2023
West Virginia Updates Age Requirements to Marry, Bans Marriage for Children U...
Learn about the recent changes to West Virginia's minimum age requirements for marriage, effective June 2023. Children under the age of 16 years old are no l...
Ceremony Planning Articles
1055 DAYS AGO | 6.12.2023
How to Include the Feet Washing Wedding Tradition in Your Ceremony (With a Sa...
Celebrate the meaning and symbolism of the Christian feet washing wedding tradition, and learn how to include it in your marriage ceremony. A sample script w...
1058 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2023
How to Get Married in New York: Planning a Wedding in The Empire State
A simple step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in New York - including how to find a wedding officiant to officiate, choose the best ...
1060 DAYS AGO | 6.7.2023
How to Include a Handfasting in Your Wedding Ceremony or Vow Renewal
Everything you need to know to add a handfasting ceremony to your wedding or vow renewal, including the symbolism and meaning of the handfast ritual, how to ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
1977 DAYS AGO | 12.2.2020
A Wedding Photographer Reminds Us Why The Big Picture Is The Most Important One
Small mistakes & accidents don't have to ruin your wedding photos OR your wedding day. Focus on the importance & deeper meaning of your wedding ceremony, bec...
1978 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2020
Indiana Attorney General Asks SCOTUS to Overturn Protections for Same-Sex Par...
Indiana AG Hill asks the Supreme Court to reverse ruling allowing same-sex LGBTQ parents to be included on their children’s birth certificates.
1984 DAYS AGO | 11.25.2020
Love til the Last: Helping a Dying Groom Marry His Soulmate
How one wedding officiant created a custom ceremony script to celebrate the love between a groom dying of cancer & his soulmate.