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151 "First Time Officiants" Category Articles

Young wedding officiant leads the ceremony for two brides during an alternative outdoor wedding ceremony.

269 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2024

What Wedding Planners Wish Wedding Officiants Knew…

5 ways for new and first-time wedding officiants to work best with the wedding planner, including tips on communication, collaboration and who runs the rehea...

Close up of a bride and groom posing on the wedding day outdoors in a snowy forest, they are holding a holiday wreath with red berries and white flowers, and wearing traditional formal wear.

382 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2023

How to Officiate a Christmas Wedding Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a Christmas wedding ceremony for the first time, including where to get ordained online, what questions to ask the couple, how to writ...

Dos novios se preparan para la ceremonia nupcial en casa con sus amigos y familiares

408 DAYS AGO | 11.9.2023

Cómo Casarse en Casa (Para un Día de Boda Dulce y Fácil)

Todo lo que necesita saber para casarse en casa. Incluyendo lo que se requiere para que su matrimonio sea legal, cómo encontrar un oficiante de bodas o pedir...

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

425 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2023

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

A good wedding officiant business name is easy marketing! These creative officiant business names will inspire you, with ideas and advice on what to consider...

What Does a Wedding Officiant Do After the Wedding Ceremony?

583 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2023

What Does a Wedding Officiant Do After the Wedding Ceremony?

Asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or relative, but not sure what your responsibilities as a wedding officiant are after the ceremony is over? Learn m...

Asked to Officiate a Friend’s Wedding? Ask These 5 Questions to Plan an Unforgettable Ceremony!

586 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2023

Asked to Officiate a Friend’s Wedding? Ask These 5 Questions to Plan an Unfor...

First Time Officiants: Ask these five questions when you’re asked to officiate a friend’s wedding to ensure the ceremony is legally binding, fun, and exactly...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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How to Get Ordained Online & Officiate a Friend’s Wedding Ceremony

632 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2023

How to Get Ordained Online & Officiate a Friend’s Wedding Ceremony

Asked to officiate a friend's wedding ceremony? Learn how to get ordained online and officiate a wedding for friends or relatives, including ordination, mini...

Marketing Your Wedding Officiant Business With an Online Portfolio: Highlights from AMM Talks

638 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2023

Marketing Your Wedding Officiant Business With an Online Portfolio: Highlight...

Learn the value of a great online portfolio and digital presence when marketing your wedding officiant business! These 6 business and marketing tips from Off...

Una fotografía del producto muestra el certificado de ordenación de American Marriage Ministries (AMM) y una copia del Manual Ministerial de AMM.

644 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2023

¿Caduca Mi Ordenación de American Marriage Ministries?

Las ordenaciones concedidas por American Marriage Ministries son gratuitas, no caducan y no requieren renovación. Descubra cómo nuestra ordenación en línea e...

A groom and bride walk away from the camera, side by side with their arms around each other in a colorful room, with friends and family standing to either side.

662 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2023

How Old Do You Have To Be To Officiate A Wedding?

How old do you have to be to officiate a wedding ceremony for friends and family members, or to work as a professional marriage officiant? Learn the minimum ...

Groom and bride pose for photos on the wedding day, happy and laughing together outside in the sun

666 DAYS AGO | 2.24.2023

Wedding Ceremony Outline & Order : Understanding the Parts of a Wedding Ceremony

Our simple wedding ceremony outline explains the parts of the wedding ceremony, in order from start to finish! This template includes the wedding officiant’s...

Casting Call: Aspiring Actors Make Great Wedding Officiants

670 DAYS AGO | 2.20.2023

Casting Call: Aspiring Actors Make Great Wedding Officiants

Casting call: Actors wanted for an exciting new role... Wedding Officiant! Learn how to use your skills as an actor to marry people and become a talented off...

Sample Wedding Officiant Contract: Defining Your ‘Terms of Service’ for Professional Officiants

680 DAYS AGO | 2.10.2023

Sample Wedding Officiant Contract: Defining Your ‘Terms of Service’ for Profe...

Use this sample wedding officiant contract to help define your business terms of service. This vendor contract template includes details about who the agreem...

Ask an Officiant: Do I Need A Contract For My Wedding Officiant Business?

682 DAYS AGO | 2.8.2023

Ask an Officiant: Do I Need A Contract For My Wedding Officiant Business?

Should professional wedding officiants provide a contract for their services? AMM Minister & pro officiant Sherri Crawford offers her advice, answers frequen...

Introducing The Anonymous Officiant: Your wildest wedding stories, told anonymously

683 DAYS AGO | 2.7.2023

Introducing The Anonymous Officiant: Your wildest wedding stories, told anony...

Hey, Wedding Officiants! Share your real wedding story or rant anonymously in The Anonymous Officiant: We're accepting submissions of true stories, rants, an...

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