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News Articles
1102 DAYS AGO | 7.20.2021
Updates to NYC’s Project Cupid, Marriage Bureau reopens
The NYC Marriage Bureau reopened for scheduled in-person services on July 19, including civil marriage ceremonies and marriage license appointments. These ap...
1106 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2021
NYC Marriage Bureau reopens Monday, July 19
The Office of the City Clerk and NYC Marriage Bureau will reopen on July 19 to in-person services and civil wedding ceremonies.
1107 DAYS AGO | 7.15.2021
Remote marriage license appointments on the horizon in Texas
County clerks in Texas will soon be able to issue marriage licenses remotely using online video-conference technology, under a new state certification proces...
Ceremony Planning Articles
847 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2022
How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Iowa - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Iowa...
848 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2022
Pagan Weddings: Ideas for Offerings to Gods and Ancestors
Pagan wedding ceremony ideas: A list of Pagan gods / goddesses and common offerings to use during the marriage ritual, including candle lighting, herbs, wine...
850 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2022
3 Easy Ways to Tie a Handfasting Cord - Choosing a Simple Knot
How to tie a handfasting cord during a wedding ceremony: 3 simple handfasting knot examples for the handfasting officiant, engaged couple, or family members!