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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 Tuesday, Feb. 25th, 2025
We have some exciting news for professional wedding officiants (and pros-to-be) – AMM’s new Interfaith & Multicultural Wedding Course is now available!
This online training course is a labor of love for us here at AMM and was created by Rev. Dr. Samora Smith, an expert wedding officiant, Associate Director at The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies, and the Director of The Interfaith Temple in New York City.
INTERFAITH & MULTICULTURAL WEDDING COURSE
In this unique training course, you’ll discover a wide array of rituals and cultural elements used in interfaith and multicultural weddings worldwide – and learn how to perform and incorporate these practices into the weddings and elopements you officiate. This class is designed for beginner wedding officiants to seasoned wedding pros, and everyone in between.
New Wedding Officiant training online: AMM’s multicultural and interfaith wedding class created by expert officiant Rev. Dr. Samora Smith!
Enroll today to explore the wedding traditions of 13 different religions and cultures around the globe in a series of easy-to-navigate learning modules. Each module dives deep into the rich background and history of a unique culture or religion, followed step-by-step demonstrations of how to perform each wedding tradition in a professional, respectful, and joyful manner.
As an experienced coach and educator (and former Officiant Accelerator instructor), Rev. Samora’s clear instructions and expert knowledge will help you perform these rituals yourself with confidence.
Click the link below to read more about the course and elevate your officiant skills today!
INTERFAITH & MULTICULTURAL WEDDING COURSE
“Rev. Dr. Samora Smith (aka "The Lovesmith") was born and raised in NYC and comes from a mixed and multifaith background. Dr. Samora is also a multi-talented musical artist with certifications in sound and vibrational healing.
She created Common Ground Ceremonies to bring people together and offer ceremonies in the spirit of inclusivity and love. Dr. Samora leads with an inclusive and welcoming approach and recently expanded her team to offer bilingual and indigenous ceremonies.
As the Assoc. Director of The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies and Director for The Interfaith Temple, where she was ordained in 2008 and received her Doctorate in 2020, Dr. Samora now leads and coaches students of all faiths and backgrounds.
Dr. Samora is also a relationship expert and Marriage Coach. She created The Marriage Success Blueprint™, an online course that is offered to support engaged and newlywed couples in building a strong foundation for their marriage.” (Via Common Ground Ceremonies)
Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!