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Officiating a wedding? You need these wedding ceremony interview questions!

So you’ve been asked to officiate a friend’s ceremony and you have no idea where to start? Well, we’ve got you. At Offbeat Wed, not only do we have a massive archive of wedding ceremony scripts for folks who are officiating a wedding, plus tons of advice about how to officiate a wedding… but today we’ve got questions you can ask the couple getting married to help you write your wedding officiant script.

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The couple walked blindfolded down the aisle at their backyard wedding

Not only did this couple walk down the aisle blindfolded to have their first-look at the altar, but one of the brides did all the flowers! Wait until you see…

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9 tips for unique wedding invitation wording in 2025

While traditional wedding invitation wording is always appropriate and timeless (whatever that means), there’s something to be said for unique wedding invitation wording — little bit of creativity and personalization goes a long way. If you’re looking to add a unique twist to your wedding invitations, here are some ideas for unconventional invitation wording that will make a statement.

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Cut your wedding cake with an axe

Have your wedding cake and cut it with an axe too! Before you cut your wedding cake with an axe, make sure you read this super important tip first.