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News Articles
1112 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2021
Marriage license applications now online in Calhoun County, MI
Couples can now apply for their marriage license online in Calhoun County, Michigan, using the county clerk / register’s new online portal.
1114 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2021
American Marriage Ministries’ statement on vaccine mandates and religious exe...
American Marriage Ministries statement in support of vaccine mandates. Ordination by, or affiliation with AMM are not grounds for an exemption from any vacci...
1116 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2021
Historic Groome Church splits from UMC over LGBTQ marriage and ordination
Delaware’s Groome Church leaves United Methodist Church over the denomination’s discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals, and UMC’s ban of same-sex marriage ...
Ceremony Planning Articles
861 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2022
How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony
Learn how to officiate a sign & go marriage ceremony, also called a ‘marriage license signing,’ ‘signature service,’ or ‘signing only’ ceremony. These simple...
864 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022
How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)
Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...
865 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2022
How to Get Married in Missouri - Planning a Wedding in the Show-Me State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Missouri - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...