So, you’ve been asked to officiate your friends’ wedding. Congratulations! It’s both an honor and an enriching experience to help a couple create a meaningful occasion. COVID-19 has certainly complicated things, especially key social events. But with some smart tips and useful precautions, you can help your friends celebrate and stay safe. Your Important First […]

With same-sex marriages now legal in the States, many LGBTQ couples are looking to officially formalize their union with a wedding celebration. While a visit to the local courthouse may be the quickest and easiest way to get it done, people from all walks of life dream of saying “I do” to their love in […]

Wedding costs are steadily rising while social values rapidly shift. Marriage equality is part of the total picture, but frugality and the desire to break with tradition also impact today’s trends. Elopement is becoming a more popular option, with modern couples adopting slightly different approaches to the practice. Is elopement right for you and your […]

These days, it has become more and more popular for couples to ask friends and family members to be involved in their weddings in creative ways. Personalized gifts and sentimental messages are the perfect combination when you’re looking to involve the people you care about in your big day. While you might already have a […]

Become an Officiant for Ceremonies Have you always wanted to become an officiant at weddings, baptisms, and/or funerals? You are not alone. These ceremonies are highly meaningful milestones in people’s lives, and being the overseer at these rites of passage can be an honor and privilege. If your dream is to be able to join […]

A wedding involves so much more than the love of two people who are committed to spending their lives together. While the wedding is the launch of the marriage and thereby the next chapter of life for the newlywed couple, the wedding itself is a time of bringing together a collection of people for one […]

Many people are interested in performing weddings. It is quite easy to get ordained online to do this. You will be required to submit basic personal information and identification documentation. With the ULC, there are also preliminary courses of study available that serve as an introduction to performing a wedding professionally and with cultural and […]