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Whether officiants stay for the wedding reception is up to the couple and the officiant; it’s not a requirement.

Yes, ordained ministers can get married.

In Arizona, fathers have rights to visitation and possibly custody, once paternity is established.

June has the highest number of marriages traditionally.

$300 is a generous wedding gift. However, it should be an amount you’re comfortable with.

Whether $400 is too much for a wedding gift depends on your relationship with the couple and your personal financial situation. For close family members or friends, this could be an appropriate amount, if you can afford it.

The 3-month engagement rule suggests that an engagement ring should cost the equivalent of three months of the purchaser’s salary. However, this is an outdated guideline and many couples choose rings that fit within their personal budget.

Traditionally, parents might contribute to the wedding cost. Today, it varies significantly by family and can range from nothing to covering the whole wedding.

A “good” wedding budget depends on your personal financial situation. The average cost in the U.S. is around $28,000, as of 2021.

An ordained minister is often called “Reverend,” or they may use other titles depending on their religious organization.