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News Articles
221 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2025
Should Same-Sex Couples Marry Before Supreme Court Revisits Obergefell?
The Supreme Court might revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. What could happen to same-sex marriage laws, and should same-sex couples marry before 2026? Take a look...
246 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2025
These Celebrities Offered to be Taylor & Travis’s Wedding Officiant (And You ...
From Flavor Flav to Gov. Jared Polis, celebrities are lining up to officiate Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s wedding! See who else has volunteered for the big ...
249 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2025
Taylor Swift’s Engagement is Numerologically Aligned & Yours Can Be Too
Discover how Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s engagement date aligns with numerology, and how to pick a lucky wedding date and plan your wedding using life path...
Ceremony Planning Articles
263 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2025
Filipino Wedding Tradition Helps You Pay for Wedding With a Dance Party
Learn about the Filipino wedding money dance, a fun tradition where guests pin cash to the couple during a dance to show their support - and help cover costs...
264 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2025
Add a Log Cutting Ceremony to Your Wedding as a Symbol of Cooperation
Discover the German log cutting wedding tradition, symbolizing teamwork, trust, and cooperation. Perfect for modern, multicultural, and same-sex weddings, an...
277 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2025
Stealing the Groom’s Shoes: A Fun Indian Wedding Tradition
Add laughter & lighthearted rivalry to your Indian wedding with the Joota Chupai tradition, aka stealing the groom's shoes! This fun wedding prank is a perfe...
Religion and Rituals Articles
757 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2024
Satanic Kidnapping and the Mysterious Origin of Bridesmaids
Why do bridesmaids have to wear ugly over-the-top dresses, and where did this wedding tradition originate? Learn about the mysterious history of the bridesma...
760 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2024
Sweet Non-Denominational Quinceañera Ceremony Script (for Officiants & Celebr...
Use this non-denominational quinceanera ceremony outline and script to create a personal, meaningful 15th birthday celebration. Suggestions on what to say fo...
828 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2024
5 Jewish Wedding Traditions & What to Expect, for Couples, Officiants, & Guests
Learn about 5 Jewish wedding traditions that are commonly included in traditional, modern, and interfaith Jewish weddings – from ketubah signing, to the mean...
Community Articles
542 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2024
Online Ordination: Reviews for American Marriage Ministries
Want to officiate a wedding? Looking for honest American Marriage Ministries reviews? See testimonials from online-ordained ministers on the AMM homepage!
555 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2024
New Kids’ Book About Weddings, Love & Wedding Officiants!
A picture book about weddings & special wedding helpers: the wedding officiant! Explore parts of a wedding & types of officiants with an LGBTQ+ friendly kids...
575 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2024
Love Prevails: 10 Weddings that Hurricane Helene & Milton Couldn’t Stop
These resilient couples and their communities overcame great hardships following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in order to get married. Read about th...