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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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How to Have a Successful Rehearsal Dinner

Getting married? Don't forget the rehearsal dinner the night before. Ironing out all the kinks before will give you peace of mind on the big day. And it's a fun way to see your wedding party together before the ceremony!

Category: Engagement

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Tennessee Faces Backlash Over Law Barring Weddings by Online Ministers

Earlier this year, Tennessee sought to prevent ministers ordained online from performing wedding ceremonies. Now the Universal Life Church is suing the state to ensure their ministers' rights are upheld.

Category: Marriage

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Universal Life Church Files Lawsuit to Protect Online Ordination

The ULCM has thousands of active ministers and members across the State of Tennessee, individuals whose Constitutional and spiritual rights have been denied them by Tennessee lawmakers without good reason. 

Category: Universal Life Church Perform a Wedding

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