It is not easy trying to put emotions into writing, especially when you know that writing will be spoken in front of a crowd of people. 

Come in prepared. Know what you’re going to say and how it’s going to start and end. There is nothing worse than listening to someone figure out their presentation on the fly and just rambling without a cohesive point.

In this guide to officiating your friend’s wedding, we’ll discuss how to get ordained, your roles and responsibilities, and how to start preparing for your loved one’s special day.

When your wedding day draws near, the last thing you want is to find yourself buried under a pile of last-minute to-dos. Fortunately, with a bit of forethought, you can spend your wedding week ticking off the final (minor!) boxes on your months-long to-do list.

When planning a wedding day schedule, there are a lot of obvious things to consider — the ceremony, family formals, cocktail hour, and the reception. But with all the frenzy over these big events, many couples forget to make time for smaller (but important!) events.

Couples are drawn to officiants who can demonstrate they are reliable, organized, and know the couple well. In this guide to becoming an officiant, we’ll discuss how to get ordained and how to professionally prepare for the wedding industry.

Now in its 9th year The Wedding Academy is excited to bring you the 2023 International Wedding Trend Report. Over those 9 years we’ve certainly seen some changes both in the wedding industry and throughout the world in general.

Listen to this fascinating story where a married couple trade in their political prowess for words of love.   

Tasked with giving a wedding rehearsal dinner toast? Consider it an honor! While wedding day toasts often carry a lot of pressure, the rehearsal dinner or welcome party before the big day is a more relaxed and intimate affair. You should certainly prepare.

The Knot featured Brian Franklin, founder of Vows & Speeches, as an expert source in its guide to writing an engagement party speech — who should speak, how long it should run, and how to nail it. “Like a wedding speech, you want to make sure that you go up prepared and rehearsed. Don’t try […]

From custom centerpieces to the perfect playlist, many couples invest a significant amount of time and energy into their wedding reception plans. Yet, the very essence of one’s wedding day lies in the ceremony!