February 10, 2023, 8:58 am by The Universal Life Church
Hosting a wedding in a place that you love can sometimes be difficult, especially if it’s hundreds of miles away. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the solution was simple: Have a destination wedding. As long as your budget and logistics could handle it, you could have your dream wedding in paradise. But today travel still seems […]
February 9, 2023, 6:40 pm by The Universal Life Church
Creating a registry is one of the best ways to provide guests with insight into what to buy for your big day. Though it was once common for couples to select a single store to register through, it has now become more popular to use online shops like Amazon or Target. Since there is an […]
February 2, 2023, 8:04 am by The Universal Life Church
Differences can bring a couple together. But when it comes to sleep, that isn’t always the case. Maybe you prefer a warmer bedroom, yet your partner roasts when you turn off the A/C. Or your spouse likes having cats in the bedroom, but they’re furry alarm clocks you can’t shut off, insisting on a 5 […]
January 31, 2023, 9:59 pm by The Universal Life Church
Estate planning includes a lot of small details. Whether your spouse is your estate’s executor or not, they’ll have to deal with those details — and taxes could be near the top of the list. Even in death, you may still need to pay federal and state levies, depending on what your estate’s financial picture […]
January 31, 2023, 8:13 am by The Universal Life Church
You’re probably used to traditional wedding ceremonies, where every word spoken has great import and gravitas. But maybe that just doesn’t work for you or your friends who are getting married. The great news is, as the wedding officiant for your friends’ weddings, you don’t have to stick with traditional language. Here are a few […]
January 30, 2023, 10:21 am by The Universal Life Church
As you’re planning your nuptials, you’re focusing on both major and minor aspects of the celebration. There are essentials you can’t do without, but there are also minor details that make the entire day special. One question you may be wrestling with is whether to gift your guests with wedding favors. It’s helpful to understand […]
January 27, 2023, 9:47 pm by The Universal Life Church
Many brides and grooms dream of their wedding day from a young age. The dream weddings seen in movies, television and magazines rely on stereotypical and traditional weddings. There’s no reason to be stuck in traditions unless you really want that. If you’re interested in breaking wedding traditions, here are six that are being questioned […]
January 23, 2023, 8:33 am by The Universal Life Church
Close your eyes and try to imagine what a wedding looks like. While you might have some very specific images, chances are you are going to start picturing a lot of generic visions. This is due to the fact that weddings are a huge part of modern life. When you turn on the television, sit […]
January 20, 2023, 8:21 am by The Universal Life Church
Stress can be a constant in most people’s lives. However, its presence has increased dramatically for LGBTQ individuals in the last year. Queer and transgender people face very real prospects of violence, harassment and discrimination. Today’s social climate remains uncertain, and as a same-sex couple you may be experiencing higher-than-normal stress levels. However, it’s important […]
January 19, 2023, 8:03 am by The Universal Life Church
Within the last few years, the Mormon faith has been forced to confront issues of gender and sexual orientation. Traditionally, Latter Day Saints doctrines only support heterosexual marriage and consider same-sex couplings as contrary to the Divine plan. In addition, the religion often bars transgender people from serving in church leadership or even attending some […]