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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
1037 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2022
Would You Officiate a Wedding Outdoors During a Blizzard?
This Rhode Island couple got married outside during a historic winter storm in Providence over the weekend. Would you officiate a wedding in a blizzard?
1037 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2022
Valentine’s Day Group Wedding in Sweetheart City delivers Big Feels, in Bulk!
Elope at the Loveland Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal! This romantic event is a highlight of Sweetheart City Colorado's holiday season. ...
1040 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2022
Legislation Roundup: Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2022
Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriag...
Ceremony Planning Articles
852 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2022
A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Friend Officiates Your Ceremony
This Friend Officiating wedding script makes it easy for a friend to officiate! Fill in the blanks for an officiant speech that's simple, short & sweet.
858 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2022
What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Learn what to pack in a wedding officiant’s day of wedding emergency kit – from a backup wedding ceremony script, to tissues, stain remover, antacids, and ex...
860 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2022
New Script! A Forest Themed Elopement Ceremony with Ring Warming Unity Ritual
New forest theme wedding script! Ideal for nature lovers who plan to marry in an outdoor elopement or wedding ceremony, in a forest or woodland setting, in a...