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1050 DAYS AGO | 12.15.2021
Dallas County Opens New Center for Marriage License Applications
Engaged couples can now apply for a marriage license at Oak Cliff Government Center in Dallas County, Texas. The center is the new home of the Dallas County ...
1057 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2021
Wisconsin shortens waiting period for marriage, allows licenses to be used an...
Learn about upcoming changes to Wisconsin marriage laws, including changes to the marriage waiting period, residency requirements, and marriage license expir...
1071 DAYS AGO | 11.24.2021
Lutheran Commission warns Pastors against officiating without a marriage license
Marriage is ‘sacred and secular’ - The Lutheran Commission on Theology and Church Relations asks Pastors to sign marriage laws and respect the legalization o...
Ceremony Planning Articles
869 DAYS AGO | 6.14.2022
Take this Quiz Before You Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding
Have a friend or relative in mind to ask to officiate your wedding, but not sure if they’re the right choice for your ceremony? This quiz will help you choos...
874 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2022
5 Ways to Celebrate National Loving Day This Year & Every Year
Not sure how to celebrate National Loving Day, the holiday celebrating Mildred & Richard Loving, and the Supreme Court ruling in favor of interracial marriag...
875 DAYS AGO | 6.8.2022
5 Great Reasons to Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding
5 reasons why asking a friend or relative to officiate your wedding is the best choice you can make! Friends and family members make excellent wedding offici...