Begin Free Online Ordination

No Wedding Planner? No Problem With These Tips

Planners have become an integral part of the wedding experience over the years. Having someone around to take care of all the little details can be a huge relief. Of course, not all couples are going to be able to afford ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

wedding day receptions money

8 Reasons to Get Married in the Fall

There is a reason spring is called wedding season. The weather is beautiful, the flowers are blooming and everything feels brand new. However, there are good reasons to go against the norm and get married at a different ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

wedding day weddings receptions money

Should You Toss Out the Garter and Bouquet Traditions?

Ask casual observers to list common Western wedding traditions and you’ll probably hear about two sometimes questionable and embarrassing practices: bouquet and garter tosses. Although they’re customs from a ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

wedding day culture receptions

4 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Brunch Wedding

When you picture a wedding reception, you likely envision a multi-course dinner, an open bar, and an artistically crafted cake. However, the brunch wedding trend has been gaining steam for the last couple of years thanks ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

wedding wedding day receptions money

What Does Baptism Mean? It Depends on Who You Ask

Followers of many religions all over the world find themselves trying to discern the greater significance behind their devotional practices. “Ritual for ritual’s sake” is often decried, regardless of wh ...

Category: Baptism Ceremonies

culture Baptism

Do’s and Don’ts for Your Wedding Invitations

As you start to plan your wedding, creating invitations is probably near the top of your list. After all, they communicate vital details as well as the intended mood and tone for your nuptials. Putting your best face for ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies Marriage

weddings wedding invitation

The 411 on Wedding Programs

What printed materials will you need for your wedding? Chances are, you’ve probably thought about invitations along with materials for the reception such as place, table, and escort cards. However, ceremony program ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

wedding day receptions

Interesting American Wedding Customs You Might Want In Your Wedding

In the grand scheme of things, America is quite a young country. Still, a lot has changed since the nation was first colonized by Europeans. As the years have passed by, a number of traditions have come and gone. When it ...

Category: Ceremonies Society

weddings culture receptions

Attending a Wedding? Consider These Trendy Attire Tips

Customs surrounding weddings change from year to year and culture to culture. This especially goes for what is and isn’t acceptable for guests to wear. If you’ve got a few weddings to attend in your future, t ...

Category: Ceremonies

weddings culture

Attending a Christening? Observe These Etiquette Tips

In many Christian sects, christening is one of the first significant events in someone’s life. While christenings are typically held when the person is an infant, they’re ceremonies infused with meaning for b ...

Category: Ceremonies Church

minister Baptism religious ceremony