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7 Things to Consider When Planning a Nude Wedding

August 13th, 2025

Nudists and naturists may want to take their clothing optional philosophy into their wedding day. While exciting and liberating, nudist weddings come with additional considerations; here's your guide on nudist weddings.

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Wedding Photographer Wins Right to Refuse LGBTQ+ Couples

November 13th, 2023

A Virginia wedding photographer just won the legal right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples. Despite no gay couples ever asking him to shoot their wedding, he challenged the state's non-discrimiation law - and won.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 140 Comments

How to Get Married Online In Utah

April 21st, 2023

Did you know that Utah County in Utah has a one-of-a-kind tool which allows couples from all over the world to get legally married online regardless of borders? Here's how to use this wonderful tool.

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Another Christian Baker Who Refused to Bake Same-Sex Wedding Cake Wins in Court

October 28th, 2022

A Christian wedding vendor is taking a victory lap after winning a court case brought by a same-sex couple who alleged that she discriminated against them when she refused to bake a cake for their wedding.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 160 Comments

Fall Wedding Trends That Let You Personalize Your Wedding

October 10th, 2022

Having your wedding in fall allows you to take advantage of plenty of great autumn wedding trends, from delicious seasonal desserts to beautiful autumnal backdrops.

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How To Have a Beautiful Fall Wedding

September 3rd, 2022

There are many reasons to have a fall wedding, from cozy weather to great food to harvest-inspired wedding themes. Here's what you need to know about how to have a beautiful autumn wedding.

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Britney Spears Enlists Wedding Officiant Ordained Online After Catholic Church Turned Her Away

August 8th, 2022

Britney Spears married her longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari last month in a ceremony at her home officiated by a minister ordained online, after she was allegedly turned away by a Catholic Church in Santa Monica.

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The Difference Between a Marriage Certificate and a Marriage License

December 2nd, 2021

In the busyness of planning your wedding, it is easy to forget the difference between a marriage license vs. certificate. Both documents are important, though, so it is essential that you make them part of your agenda.

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Tips for Writing a Short Wedding Script

November 26th, 2021

A wedding is a special day, not only for the couple involved but also for their friends and family who gather as witnesses. That doesn't mean the ceremony has to be long -- some couples don't want a long service.

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Top 5 Wild Wedding Controversies You Have to Read to Believe

August 18th, 2021

A Reddit post about a bride-to-be banning her fiance's elderly grandmother from the wedding reception went viral, and it prompted us to look into other wedding-day drama. Here are some of the wildest posts we found!

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