Wedding Training

Welcome to the ULC Wedding Training Center, a comprehensive hub for wedding officiants and couples that covers everything from how to write a wedding script, to how marriage licenses work, to the key steps to ensure a wedding is legal, and more. Whether you’re getting ready to say “I do”, or you’ve been asked to officiate a wedding ceremony, we’re thrilled to offer some valuable tips, guidance, and tools to help you prepare for the big day.
If it’s your first time officiating, we recommend starting with our free online step-by-step wedding guide that explains the basics of performing a wedding from start to finish. For more details on the process for officiating in your area, be sure to review the requirements for performing a wedding in your state.
Once you’ve done your research and learned what documents and supplies you’ll need to officiate, don’t forget to visit the Minister Store where you can order your supplies and ensure that you’re prepared for the big day.
Scroll down to see the full collection of wedding training tools and resources!

Performing a Wedding
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PERFORM THE PERFECT WEDDING.
Performing a Wedding

Fill Out aMarriage License
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY FILL OUT A MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Marriage License Training
Marriage Counseling
REVIEW THESE TIPS TO LEARN HOW TO PROVIDE MARRIAGE COUNSELING.
Marriage Counseling


State Marriage Laws
THE MOST COMPLETE, INTERACTIVE DATABASE OF US MARRIAGE LAWS.
State Marriage Laws

Ensure The Wedding Is LEGAL
UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHAT IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A WEDDING LEGAL.
Ensure The Wedding is Legal
Asking a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding
Learn How to Write the Perfect Ceremony Script
Asking a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding
What To Charge
READ THIS FOR GUIDANCE ON SETTING A FAIR WEDDING OFFICIANT FEE
What Should an Officiant Charge?
Become a Professional Officiant
LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO OFFICIATE WEDDINGS PROFESSIONALLY
Become a Professional Officiant
Writing Ceremony Scripts
Learn How to Write the Perfect Ceremony Script
How to Write a Ceremony Script
Writing a Wedding Officiant Speech
How to Write an Inspiring Wedding Officiant Speech
Writing a Wedding Officiant Speech