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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
1190 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2021
Here come the cancellations: Couples postpone weddings again as the COVID-19 ...
Couples are postponing fall and winter weddings as COVID-19 delta variant cases surge. Wedding officiants offer safe, creative solutions like elopements, mic...
1192 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2021
North Carolina reconsiders minimum age to marry
North Carolina reconsiders the minimum lawful age to marry in the state with Senate Bill 35 (SB 35).
1197 DAYS AGO | 8.12.2021
The story of a lesbian marriage in historic Colonial Williamsburg
A marriage certificate issued to two women in Colonial Williamsburg was discovered by researcher Ren Tolson, documenting an early same-sex love story as part...
Ceremony Planning Articles
945 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2022
7 Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas Inspired by Earth Day
Get married in an environmentally friendly wedding ceremony! Show your love for each other and the planet to combat climate change with these 5 eco consciou...
946 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2022
Everything You Need to Know About a Vow Renewal Ceremony
All about the vow renewal! Tips on renewing vows, how to officiate a vow renewal, plus advice on gifts, legal paperwork & requirements, vibes and flow.
947 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2022
How to Get Married in Kentucky - Planning a Wedding in the Bluegrass State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Kentucky - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...