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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 closer look at why nontraditional wedding venue ideas are trending.

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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.

Los novios están de pie junto al oficiante de la boda, mientras amigos y familiares observan la ceremonia.

Cómo escribir una carta de agradecimiento al oficiante de su boda (con ejemplos)

Escriba una nota de agradecimiento al oficiante de su boda con estos consejos y ejemplos. Ejemplos de tarjetas de agradecimiento, consejos sobre cuándo enviarlas y mucho más.

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

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 if you're an introvert, socially anxious, or easily overstimulated.

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

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Oklahoma marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and soon-to-weds, plus tips from the OK Court Clerk and statutes!

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

Los mejores lugares para bodas cerca de Corpus Christi: ¡Las 5 mejores selecciones de la oficiante Renee Reyes!

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 de los destinos más únicos, asequibles y hermosos de Estados Unidos!

Wedding Officiant Chris Dickens poses with newlyweds outdoors, smiling at camera

9 Best Wedding Venues in Orange County, CA, According to a Local Insider

Explore 9 incredible Orange County, CA, wedding venues, matched to your vibe and recommended by a local wedding officiant. Expert officiant Chris Dickens shares his top picks for small weddings, affordable venues, and peak ocean views.

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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 affect couples in Utah and worldwide. (1stSub SB110 / Sen. Weiler)

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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 applications and fees, and wedding officiant laws.

Escena de boda feliz: el oficiante celebra una boda LGBTQ al aire libre con los invitados.

6 cosas que faltan en el sitio web de su proveedor de bodas (y que le cuestan clientes)

Consejos para oficiantes de bodas: corrija estos 6 errores comunes en sitios web para atraer más parejas, mejorar el SEO y hacer crecer su negocio de bodas.

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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 equality.

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Where to Get Ordained Online for LGBTQ+ Wedding Officiants

Get ordained online to officiate LGBTQ+ weddings. Explore legal, inclusive, and beginner-friendly online ordinations for ministers in any state.

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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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2D & AI Wedding Glossary: Defining What it Means to Marry Fictional & Custom Characters

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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Proposed Florida “Marriage Fraud” Law: What Immigrants & Wedding Officiants Should Know

Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.

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If You Don't Have Sex After Your Wedding, Are You Married?

Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a wedding legally valid in the US.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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

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 if you're an introvert, socially anxious, or easily overstimulated.

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

Los mejores lugares para bodas cerca de Corpus Christi: ¡Las 5 mejores selecciones de la oficiante Renee Reyes!

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 de los destinos más únicos, asequibles y hermosos de Estados Unidos!

Wedding Officiant Chris Dickens poses with newlyweds outdoors, smiling at camera

9 Best Wedding Venues in Orange County, CA, According to a Local Insider

Explore 9 incredible Orange County, CA, wedding venues, matched to your vibe and recommended by a local wedding officiant. Expert officiant Chris Dickens shares his top picks for small weddings, affordable venues, and peak ocean views.

More Ceremony Planning Articles →

Religion and Rituals Articles

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11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism

A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.

A groom places a wedding ring on the bride's finger during an outdoor wedding ceremony, while the minister supports her hand. She is smiling and looking down at her hand.

What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony

Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstinence on the wedding day. Advice for Christian couples, with tips on how to ask your wedding officiant for guidance.

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A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably

Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstitions and customs from around the world.

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Community Articles

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How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?

Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.

Minister Tiji Murphy-Santiago, Rev. T, marries a couple during an outdoor wedding ceremony

This South Carolina Minister is Marrying LGBTQ+ Couples for Free

Meet Rev. T of ‘Weddings w/TMS’, an inclusive wedding officiant & minister in Lexington, South Carolina, near Columbia. She’s marrying LGBTQ+ couples for free!

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New Wedding Script! A Spiritual Wedding Ceremony Honoring Divine Love

We added a new spiritual wedding script to our library ✓ Click to read what makes this officiant wording special for your spiritual but not religious wedding ceremony!

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