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5 Timeless Winter Wedding Color Palettes (Plus What to Wear to Officiate)

Winter wedding colors that are elegant, symbolic, vibrant, and inspired! Plus tips on what to wear to officiate a friend's wedding for each unique color palette.

El novio observa a la novia prepararse con una expresión feliz y contemplativa

El amor es paciente, el amor es bondadoso: La lectura bíblica de Corintios para bodas y 5 alternativas únicas

"El amor es paciente, el amor es bondadoso..." Incluya esta memorable lectura en su ceremonia de bodas o elija una de las 5 alternativas únicas. (Versículo bíblico de 1 Corintios 13 para bodas). Perfecto para una boda cristiana, una boda "espiritual pero no religiosa", e incluso para ceremonias laicas.

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Is RHONY’s Haley Glassman Bringing Lavender Marriage to the Mainstream?

Could RHONY S16 bring lavender marriage into the mainstream? Learn about Hailey Glassman's 'lavender marriage' to her mystery husband, and why Gen Z is reclaiming the term for a new generation of queer relationships and platonic marriages.

Two women exchange wedding rings on a small stage, while older parents watch.

Who Officiates an Interfaith Wedding Ceremony?

Learn your options for interfaith wedding officiants, including having a two wedding officiants or choosing a friend to officiate your wedding with online ordination through a nondenominational church like AMM.

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5 Outdoor Themed Wedding Script Examples for Your Big Day

Choose from five prewritten wedding ceremony scripts inspired by nature, perfect for an outdoor elopement or outdoor themed wedding. Personalize them with moments from your love story or use them 'as is' for a quick and easy wedding day.

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How to Find a Wedding Officiant for Voodoo, Santeria, Lucumi, or African Diaspora Faiths

Learn how to have a trusted elder, friend, or spiritual leader officiate your wedding ceremony, inspired by traditional African diaspora faiths like Vodou, Santeria, and more.

El oficiante de la boda sonríe a los novios al aire libre en un día soleado, con un lago y el cielo azul de fondo.

Oficiante de bodas por primera vez: Preguntas frecuentes y respuestas

¿Se acaba de ordenar en línea para oficiar la boda de un amigo y no sabe qué hacer ahora? ¡No se preocupe! Aquí encontrará las respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes de los oficiantes primerizos que le ayudarán a celebrar matrimonios con total confianza.

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California’s Child Marriage Ban Awaits Signature on Gov. Newsom’s Desk

California is close to banning child marriage. Legislators passed a bipartisan bill, AB 1267, which now awaits a signature on Governor Newsom's desk. If signed into law, the new restrictions will become effective January 1, 2027.

Un hombre que sostiene un micrófono y el guion de la boda dirige la ceremonia; un hombre y una mujer vestidos de boda sonríen felices.

Contrato de muestra para oficiantes de bodas: Definiendo sus "Términos de servicio" para oficiantes profesionales

Utilice este contrato de muestra para oficiantes de bodas para ayudarle a definir los términos de servicio de su negocio. Esta plantilla de contrato de proveedor incluye detalles sobre quiénes forman parte del acuerdo, los tipos de servicios, un ejemplo del desglose de costos y requisitos de depósito, quién compra y entrega la licencia de matrimonio, la política de cancelación ¡y más!

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How to Fill out an Arizona Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Step-by-step instructions for how to complete an Arizona marriage license. Examples & answers to commonly asked questions, for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from the Clerk of the Superior Court.

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How to Get a Celebrity to Officiate Your Wedding: Simple Steps to Book a Famous Officiant!

Learn how to book a celebrity as your wedding officiant, including cost, booking agents, legal considerations, and more.

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¿Es legal oficiar una boda en el metaverso o en la blockchain? Buena pregunta.

Una nueva tendencia en bodas dentro del metaverso y la blockchain ha hecho que los profesionales de la industria y los oficiantes de bodas se pregunten si es legal celebrar estas ceremonias virtuales. Esto es lo que sabemos hasta ahora.

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

Screenshot from the Season 16 RHONY trailer, showing Haley Glassman

Is RHONY’s Haley Glassman Bringing Lavender Marriage to the Mainstream?

Could RHONY S16 bring lavender marriage into the mainstream? Learn about Hailey Glassman's 'lavender marriage' to her mystery husband, and why Gen Z is reclaiming the term for a new generation of queer relationships and platonic marriages.

close up of man and woman's hands, they are wearing wedding clothes but not holding hands.

California’s Child Marriage Ban Awaits Signature on Gov. Newsom’s Desk

California is close to banning child marriage. Legislators passed a bipartisan bill, AB 1267, which now awaits a signature on Governor Newsom's desk. If signed into law, the new restrictions will become effective January 1, 2027.

Una imagen estilizada muestra una forma de corazón en 3D con líneas digitales luminosas, que representa las bodas en blockchain y la tecnología.

¿Es legal oficiar una boda en el metaverso o en la blockchain? Buena pregunta.

Una nueva tendencia en bodas dentro del metaverso y la blockchain ha hecho que los profesionales de la industria y los oficiantes de bodas se pregunten si es legal celebrar estas ceremonias virtuales. Esto es lo que sabemos hasta ahora.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

El novio observa a la novia prepararse con una expresión feliz y contemplativa

El amor es paciente, el amor es bondadoso: La lectura bíblica de Corintios para bodas y 5 alternativas únicas

"El amor es paciente, el amor es bondadoso..." Incluya esta memorable lectura en su ceremonia de bodas o elija una de las 5 alternativas únicas. (Versículo bíblico de 1 Corintios 13 para bodas). Perfecto para una boda cristiana, una boda "espiritual pero no religiosa", e incluso para ceremonias laicas.

Two women exchange wedding rings on a small stage, while older parents watch.

Who Officiates an Interfaith Wedding Ceremony?

Learn your options for interfaith wedding officiants, including having a two wedding officiants or choosing a friend to officiate your wedding with online ordination through a nondenominational church like AMM.

a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony, arch and chairs arranged with flowers in a field

5 Outdoor Themed Wedding Script Examples for Your Big Day

Choose from five prewritten wedding ceremony scripts inspired by nature, perfect for an outdoor elopement or outdoor themed wedding. Personalize them with moments from your love story or use them 'as is' for a quick and easy wedding day.

More Ceremony Planning Articles →

Religion and Rituals Articles

man and woman embrace on the wedding day, surrounded by lush tropical plants green leaves

How to Find a Wedding Officiant for Voodoo, Santeria, Lucumi, or African Diaspora Faiths

Learn how to have a trusted elder, friend, or spiritual leader officiate your wedding ceremony, inspired by traditional African diaspora faiths like Vodou, Santeria, and more.

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Baha'i Wedding Readings & Prayers on Marriage, Family, & Faith

Meaningful readings and prayers for a Baha'i wedding ceremony. (From selected texts: Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh.)

Una mujer sostiene un ramo de girasoles hacia la cámara; al fondo, besa a un hombre.

Besos entre primos: la popularidad y la controversia del matrimonio entre primos

Una breve introducción a las costumbres matrimoniales entre primos: ¿Es posible casarse con un primo hermano o segundo? ¿Qué tan común es esta práctica en Estados Unidos y en el resto del mundo? Conozca la historia del matrimonio entre primos o matrimonio consanguíneo.

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Community Articles

Two women exchange wedding rings on a small stage, while older parents watch.

Who Officiates an Interfaith Wedding Ceremony?

Learn your options for interfaith wedding officiants, including having a two wedding officiants or choosing a friend to officiate your wedding with online ordination through a nondenominational church like AMM.

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AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is Heading Back to NYC: August 2026!

Don’t miss this fun wedding officiants training event in New York City on August 26, 2026! A full day of networking & educational classes hosted by AMM & IAPWO

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Celebrating 17 Years of American Marriage Ministries!

American Marriage Ministries is celebrating 17 years of free online ordination to officiate weddings and online training for wedding officiants, and a growing community of inclusive ministers and couples!

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