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

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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

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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

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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

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A Rundown of the Standard Secular Wedding Script

Secular weddings are increasingly popular, but what does a secular wedding actually look like? Here are some quick tips on writing the perfect secular wedding script so that the ceremony matches your personality.

Category: Ceremonies

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What’s in a Word: Poetry Ideas for Your Marriage Ceremony

An increasingly popular trend in modern weddings is reciting poetry. From the vow exchange to the minister's speech, there's plenty of opportunity to hear beautiful and lyrical poetry about love and commitment.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Personalize Your Wedding With These Unique Features

A wedding should reflect the personality of the couple, and truly tell their love story. From having a friend officiate to leaving personalized notes for guests, there are many ways to make your wedding uniquely you.

Category: Wedding Planning

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What To Do When Friends Ask You To Officiate Their Wedding

Has a friend or family member requested that you officiate their wedding? Being asked is a major honor - and can be intimidating. Here are some tips on how to perform a great wedding, and the steps to make it legal.

Category: Perform a Wedding

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Understanding the Minimony Trend and Whether It’s Right for You

With COVID going on and most weddings getting canceled, some are turning to 'minimonies' in place of a wedding this summer. A minimony is a symbolic placeholder for your wedding, a stripped-down wedding experience.

Category: Ceremonies

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How To Find Your Wedding Officiant

Looking for a wedding officiant? You've got options, but you want to get it right. From conducting your search to narrowing your choices down to the final decision, here are the ways to find your perfect officiant.

Category: Universal Life Church Wedding Planning

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