Our Most Popular Articles & Advice on Performing COVID Weddings, All in One Place

Everything you need to know about COVID wedding ceremonies, all in one place! 

 

 

Wedding professionals continue to inspire us with their astounding creativity and flexibility, as they balance the needs of their couples with concerns for their own safety, and the frequently changing public health guidelines in their areas. Officiants show us that performing marriage isn’t just a business -- it’s a passion, a calling, and an important responsibility. And we’ve seen that it’s a profession that thrives in any circumstance, as professionals come together to share their knowledge and experience in the spirit of community.  

 

A year into the pandemic, here’s an index of our most popular and useful articles to date, on performing a wedding ceremony safely. Because it’s easier to share information when it’s all in one place! 

 

Performing a wedding during COVID -- top articles for wedding officiants

 

 

• These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

A list of all the states that currently allow officiants to perform weddings over video-conference.

 

 

• Can I Officiate a Virtual Wedding Ceremony In My State?

An updated look at where online ceremonies are allowed and what officiants need to know ahead of time. 

 

 

• We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

A comprehensive look back at our most recent survey of professional wedding officiants. 

 

 

• Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On

A great collection of suggestions for staying sane, keeping a positive outlook, and improving your skills as a wedding officiant during the pandemic. 

 

 

• How to talk about COVID-19 wedding ceremony safety without making it weird, for wedding officiants and couples

A guide for discussing topics like mask wearing, distancing, guest lists, and other safety concerns while respecting people's boundaries -- without things getting awkward. 

 

 

• How ‘Covid Safety Coordinators’ can help save a struggling wedding industry

An introduction to a new wedding professional, and what the role could mean for the industry in 2021.

 

 

 

 

• Safe Ceremony Planning — How Wedding Officiants Can Still Get to Know a Couple, While Social Distancing

An overview of the safest ways to meet with new couples during COVID-19, with tips on meetings over Zoom, in person, and over the phone. 

 

 

• Skype, Zoom, Livestream: Virtual Wedding Ceremonies Defined

A breakdown and explanation of the types of virtual ceremonies and new terminology you might encounter (or plan for yourself!). 

 

 

• The Wedding Officiant's Guide to Planning a Minimony

The perfect guide for planning your first minimony or “cozy” private wedding. 

 

 

• From Seasonal Masks to Extra Mics, 5 Things Officiants Can Do Right Now to Prepare for Fall & Winter Wedding Ceremonies

5 useful suggestions for staying safe during indoor weddings, without missing out on any of the fun. 

 

 

• A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it time to freak out?

Answers to a common question from wedding officiants about their changing role during the pandemic. 

 

 

• Does social distancing hurt communication? Here are 3 ways wedding officiants can connect with couples.

3 ways to encourage better communication between couples and wedding officiants leading up to the ceremony. 

 

 

 

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