First Time Wedding Officiant? Here's What You Need To Know
Asked to officiate a wedding? First time officiants may have some major questions about how to officiate a wedding and how to get ordained. Here are all the questions (and answers) first time officiants might have.
Category: Get Ordained
Follow These Steps To Become a Marriage Officiant
Becoming a marriage officiant comes with big responsibilities, but thankfully, obtaining your marriage officiant license is an easy process. The Universal Life Church allows you to quickly get ordained online!
Category: Perform a Wedding
Thoughtful Gifts for Your Wedding Officiant
Giving wedding party gifts is an expected part of the post-wedding experience. Although optional, giving a gift to your wedding officiant is a great way to show your appreciation for their contribution to your big day.
Category: Wedding Planning
The Legacy of "Jumping the Broom"
"Jumping the broom" is a ceremony commonly seen at American weddings, but not everyone might know its origins. Originally a ritual in slave weddings in the South, jumping the broom symbolizes happiness in a dark time.
Category: Ceremonies
What’s in a Will?
Writing a will is a crucial part of end-of-life planning. If you're in the midst of estate planning, knowing what's in a will is important, so that you can ensure your final wishes are carried out as you see fit.
Category: Society
Tips on How To Select Your Officiant Outfit
Asked to officiate a wedding, but not sure what a wedding officiant wears? Finding the ideal wedding officiant outfit doesn't have to be stressful. A few tips go a long way to finding the perfect officiant outfit.
Category: Ceremonies
Feeling Spiritually Unwell? Sleep Could Be the Answer
If you're feeling mentally and spiritually unwell, the answer to your woes could be simpler than you think. Lack of sleep is a major contributor to spiritual discomfort, and naps and sleeping in could be the answer.
Category: Society
This Year Will Be a Record Year for Weddings, but Challenges Will Persist
It's no secret that 2020 and 2021 were difficult years for the wedding industry, with many couples postponing their nuptials. Hopefully, 2022 will get things back on track, but there are still unique challenges ahead.
Category: Wedding Planning
Choosing Godparents To Support Your Child
What a godparent does is different for every family. Whether they're a spiritual mentor, adult cheerleader, or even guardian, choosing the right person to fulfill your child's needs is an important decision.
Category: Baptism
What To Expect at a Wiccan Funeral
Most religious people hope for a funeral that reflects their beliefs, and that is no different for Wiccans and Pagans. While simpler than many, Wiccan funerals are just as beautiful and emotional as any other service.
Category: Funeral