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1169 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2022
Maryland bans marriage for children under 17
Lawmakers in Maryland banned marriage for individuals under the age of 17 this week, making the state the latest to reconsider child marriage and raise the ...
1170 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2022
It’s easier to get a marriage license in Vermont than ever before!
Beginning July 1, 2022, Vermont couples will be able to purchase a marriage license anywhere in the state regardless of their county of residence. House Bill...
1182 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2022
A big win for same-sex marriage rights in the Winnebago Tribe!
A queer two-spirit TikTok activist helped overturn a same-sex marriage ban passed by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s Tribal Council this week, with the hel...
Ceremony Planning Articles
1023 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2022
Is it Legal to Get Married on Mushrooms?
Magic mushrooms are having a moment in the wedding world! Like weed weddings did before them, psychedelic & psilocybin-infused marriage ceremonies are gainin...
1026 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2022
New Script! Fall Wedding Ceremony with Reading from “Harvest Moon”
This new fall wedding ceremony script captures the colors, romance, and joyful spirit of the autumn season, with a warm welcome to guests, moment of mindfuln...
1027 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2022
How to Include a Smudging Ritual in Your Wedding Ceremony (& Why You’d Want to)
A wedding smudge ceremony is a meaningful way to bless a marriage with lasting love, harmony, wisdom, protection, and good luck. Learn how to add a custom sm...