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Ceremony Building

Everything You Need to Know About Renewing Your Vows in 2025

Renewing your vows is a special occasion that deserves thoughtful planning to ensure a memorable celebration. It's important to set a date, align on a guest list (if you want anyone else there), decide where you want to do it, choose someone to lead the ceremony (if desired), and hire a photographer (or choose a friend you trust with a solid camera phone).
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Wedding Speeches

How To Write a Stellar Maid of Honor Speech

All our best tips on crafting the perfect Maid of Honor speech, with templates and examples to help you beautifully honor the bride and groom.
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Officiating and Ordination

How to Officiate a Wedding in New York: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn everything you need to know about officiating a wedding in New York. From becoming an officiant to filling out the marriage license, this guide covers it all. Get started with Provenance.co to write the perfect ceremony script.
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Officiating and Ordination

How to Fill Out a Marriage License: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nearlyweds and Officiants

Learn the essentials of filling out a marriage license, with a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for couples and officiants. Ensure your big day is legally flawless with our expert advice and tips.
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Officiating and Ordination

How to Officiate a Wedding in New Mexico: A Complete Guide

Learn everything you need to know about officiating a wedding in New Mexico. From who can officiate to how to fill out a marriage license, this guide covers it all.
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Officiating and Ordination

How to Become a Wedding Officiant: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to become a legally ordained officiant to perform wedding ceremonies. This step-by-step guide covers legal requirements, ordination options, and FAQs for aspiring officiants.
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Wedding Speeches

How To Write an Epic Best Man Speech

Our best tips for writing and delivering a memorable Best Man speech that celebrates deep friendship and love, with templates and examples.
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Wedding Inspiration

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Processionals (with Examples)

Planning your wedding processional? From traditional to modern, this guide covers everything you need to know about creating a seamless, beautiful entrance, complete with examples to inspire you.
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Ceremony Building

How to Write Wedding Vows | Traditional & Modern Examples, Templates, and Guide

Learn how to write unforgettable wedding vows with examples, templates, and tips. Find inspiration to create personal vows that capture your unique love story.
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Wedding Planning

2024 Black Friday Deals Perfect for DIY Brides

Discover Black Friday discounts on wedding tools, invites, and apparel for DIY brides. Shop and save today!
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Modern Etiquette

Just Got Engaged? Here's How To Start Planning Your Wedding

Just got engaged and don't know where to start with wedding planning? Here are five easy steps to get the ball rolling so you can start checking things off that (growing) wedding to-do list.
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Ceremony Building

Ideas for A Modern Declaration of Intent & The Group Vow

Your wedding ceremony is the heart of your special day. It's the moment when you and your partner declare your love and commitment to each other in front of your family and friends. And while there are many traditions and rituals that you can incorporate into your ceremony, it's important to make sure that it reflects who you are as a couple. That's where the Declaration of Intent and the modern-day Group Vow come in.
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Modern Etiquette

21 Ideas for Thoughtful Engagement Party Gifts in 2025 (That Aren't A Ring Dish)

If someone you know just got engaged, you may be wondering how you can celebrate them. Odds are they don't have a registry yet (which you'll likely go to for their wedding gift), so you're probably coming up with this engagement party gift without much guidance. With that in mind, we put together the below list of 23 unique engagement presents that the couple will love. No hate on the ring dish - just ask any friend who got married in the last few years and they probably received multiple of these (which is why we reluctantly include them as a bonus 24th idea if you needed it).
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Modern Etiquette

The Ultimate Guide: What to Wear to Officiate a Wedding in 2025

Choosing the perfect officiant attire allows you to set the right tone, showcase your professionalism, and honor the significance of the wedding ceremony. By understanding the wedding style, discussing preferences with the couple, and providing options, you'll wear an officiant outfit that respects their vision for the day.
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Wedding Speeches

How to Write a Groom’s Speech: A Step-by-Step Guide for an Unforgettable Toast

Learn how to write a memorable groom's speech with our step-by-step guide. Discover the essential structure, tips for adding sentiment, and examples to inspire your wedding toast.
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Ceremony Building

House Announcements Your Officiant Should Make During the Ceremony

Learn the essential house announcements your officiant should make during your wedding ceremony, including guest seating, logistical details, and post-ceremony instructions. Create a seamless experience with our expert tips.
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Readings and Rituals

What is Handfasting and How to Include It in Your Wedding Ceremony

Discover the handfasting ritual for your wedding ceremony. Learn about its origins, personalization tips, officiant scripts, and everything you need to know for incorporating this symbolic Celtic tradition.
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Wedding Planning

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Thank You Notes: Crafting Heartfelt Cards with Ease

Learn how to write wedding thank you notes that leave a lasting impression. From thank you card stationery to expert tips, this guide will make writing wedding thank you cards easy and stress-free.
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Eco-Friendly and Modern Planning

Unique Ideas for a Personalized LGBTQ Wedding

Check out these ideas for planning your LGBTQ wedding, from LGBTQ-friendly vendors to personalizing your ceremony. Make your special day as unique and beautiful as your love story.
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Transcending Tradition

How to Plan an Intimate & Unique Elopement Wedding Ceremony

Discover how to plan a personalized elopement wedding ceremony. Learn what it consists of, how to create your own elopement ceremony script, and tips for an intimate and unforgettable experience.
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Ceremony Building

What Is a Pronouncement at Your Ceremony? Modern and Traditional Examples

Discover the significance of the pronouncement in your wedding ceremony with modern and traditional examples. Learn how to create a memorable moment when your officiant announces you as married, with ideas to personalize the declaration for any style.
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Officiating and Ordination

How to Become a Wedding Officiant in Idaho: A Complete Guide

Learn how to become a wedding officiant in Idaho, officiate weddings legally, and fill out marriage licenses. Discover Idaho officiant requirements and more.
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Officiating and Ordination

How to Become a Wedding Officiant in Ohio

Learn how to become a wedding officiant in Ohio, including legal requirements, how to register, and tips for officiating a memorable ceremony. Sign up with Provenance.co for personalized ceremony scripts and tools.
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Officiating and Ordination

What States Recognize Online Ordained Ministers (And Which Don't)?

Getting married by an online-ordained minister is legally recognized in most states, but the laws regarding marriage and officiants vary from state to state, and county to county. Therefore, it's important to check with your local county clerk's office ensure that your wedding ceremony is legally recognized. Additionally, if you plan to get married in another state or country, it's important to research and comply with the applicable laws and requirements.‍
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