AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Published Wednesday, Apr. 17th, 2024
Attention Officiants: Don’t miss out!
AMM offers free continuing-education courses for wedding officiants through our Officiants Online virtual series, and we’ve got exciting speakers planned for every season of the year.
Each unique webinar features a presentation from an expert officiant followed by a short Q&A session – to help you keep learning, growing, connecting, and accelerating in your officiant journey.
These bimonthly webinars are open to all officiants – from first-timers to wedding industry veterans, and everyone in between. If you want to officiate weddings and believe in marriage equality for all people, you’re welcome to attend!
Join us for one event, or every event. Attendance is free and registration is easy. Just click the links below and save your seat.
Upcoming events will feature Officiants Nico Raineau, Norman Graham, and Tara McMullen-King
Each event is one hour in length; registration is required. Presentations are followed by an interactive Q&A session. Guests are encouraged to ask questions about the topic, as well as general questions about professional officiating.
SPRING SESSION
Marketing Your Individuality: How to Stand Out as a Wedding Officiant
With Guest Speaker Nico Raineau / RomCom Weddings
April 23rd, 2024
2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern
Officiant Nico Raineau of LA-based RomCom Weddings shares his expertise on how to market your 'maverick' -- or the qualities that are uniquely you and will make you stand out as a professional wedding officiant.
SUMMER SESSION
Pro Officiants: How to Succeed in Your First 2 Years of Business
With Guest Speaker Norman Graham / Wed By Norm
June 18th, 2024
2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern
Notary Officiant Norman Graham, of New Jersey-based Wed By Norm, shares his expert advice on how to thrive in your first two years of business as a professional officiant – including tips on branding, marketing, pricing, paid and organic leads, and how to stand out from the crowd to attract more clients.
FALL SESSION
Witchy Wedding Elements for Custom Ceremonies
With Guest Speaker Tara McMullen-King / Witchy Woman Weddings
August 20th, 2024
2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern
Officiant Tara McMullen-King, aka ‘The Wedding Witch of Salem' and owner of Witchy Woman Weddings in Salem, Massachusetts, will talk about a variety of simple spiritual elements that can be included in Wiccan weddings, and other modern Pagan marriage ceremonies, to create a custom experience for your couples.
New here? Become an officiant online: The first step is free ordination with American Marriage Ministries (AMM).
Want to learn face-to-face with other officiants in your area? Attend an Officiant Accelerator seminar instead!
Watch recordings from past Officiants Online & AMM Talks on YouTube:
WATCH NOW: AMM's Officiants Online Virtual Series
Past courses included talks from Officiants Sherri Crawford, Rachael Tanner, Karla Johnston, Rich Satnam, Laura E. Cannon, Maria Michonski, M.Div., and more.
Hosted by AMM's Marketing & Events Coordinator Marisa N. Correa and Editor & Artistic Lead Jessica Levey.
Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!