Begin Free Online Ordination

Using AI to Write Wedding Vows?

AI is permeating our world, and while it can bring ease to many tasks, the question stands if it's appropriate to use AI to write wedding vows. Keep these considerations in mind if you choose to utilize AI for your vows.

Category: Marriage

wedding day culture morals

Tips for a More Environmentally Responsible Wedding

Environmentally friendly weddings are increasingly common as more and more couples want to start their lives off together in a way that is respectable to Mother Earth. Here are some small choices that make a big impact.

Category: Wedding Planning

wedding venue wedding vendors morals

Questions You Can Ask To Decide if You’re Ready for Marriage

Society puts pressure on couples to get married, but it's important to step back and evaluate if you're really ready for that big step. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to gauge whether that's right for you.

Category: Marriage

wedding self care morals children

Use Your Wedding To Support Causes That Matter to You

One uplifting 2020 trend is couples foregoing wedding gifts, and instead requesting charitable donations to causes close to their hearts. If you're in a financial place to do so, consider donations over gifts.

Category: Wedding Materials

wedding wedding gifts morals

Consider Sustainability When Making Funeral Arrangements

Death is an uncomfortable subject, but for many, it can be an opportunity to give back to the world one last time. From eco-caskets to being "turned into a tree", there are a variety of options for sustainability.

Category: Funeral

cremation funeral morals

COVID-19 and Domestic Violence: What You Need To Know

A sad reality of coronavirus is that domestic violence is on the rise as victims end up involuntarily quarantined with their abusers. But there are various resources available for victims and allies alike.

Category: Society

self care relationships morals

A Quick Guide to Ethical and Eco-Friendly Wedding Rings

Many wedding ring shoppers today want more than a pretty ring- they want to make sure it is ethically sourced and conflict-free. Here's what to look for when trying to find an eco-friendly wedding ring.

Category: Engagement

culture engagement ring morals

History’s Scars: Understanding the Plantation Wedding Controversy

Southern plantations have long been a destination for weddings. Now many of the most popular wedding planning websites are banning plantations from listing on their website, citing their painful legacies of slavery.

Category: Wedding Planning Society

wedding venue history morals

Green Honeymoons: Eco-Friendly Options for Your Getaway

In our more environmentally-conscious world, more and more couples are opting for eco-friendly honeymoons. Do you want to celebrate your nuptials in an environmentally responsible way? Here are some tips.

Category: Technology

honeymoon culture morals

Showing Thanks All Year Long

The holidays are a time for charity, kindness, and gratitude - but this doesn't have to be the only season you show those emotions. Here are some ways you can give back and be thankful all year round.

Category: Society

culture communication self care morals