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A two-year engagement isn’t too long. It allows plenty of time for planning and saving.

The age of consent in Arizona is 18. Persons under 18 may marry with parental consent and/or court approval.

To become a pastor in Arizona, you’ll typically need to meet requirements set by a specific denomination, which may include education and ordination.

In Arizona, ordained ministers, judges, and justices of the peace can officiate weddings.

Typically, the bride and her family do most of the wedding planning.

An average wedding has about 100-150 guests and costs around $28,000.

Wedding planners’ high costs reflect their expertise and time investment.

The bride’s family traditionally pays for most of the flowers.

The normal wedding order is: Procession, welcome, readings, vows, rings, pronouncement, kiss, and recession.

The mother of the bride should avoid overstepping her role and respect the couple’s decisions.