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1551 DAYS AGO | 7.6.2019
What to Wear (and Not Wear) as a Wedding Officiant
Learn what clothes to wear when officiating a wedding, depending on the couple and the kind of wedding.
1594 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2019
4 Incredible Ceremonies Officiated By Friends and Family
Every year, more Americans choose friends and family members to officiate weddings, here are there stories.
1603 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2019
How I Unexpectedly Became a Wedding Officiant... and Loved Every Moment of It
Professional wedding officiant Matt McMurphy shares how he first was asked to perform a wedding for friends, and how that turned into a meaningful career.
1616 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2019
How I Fell in Love with Weddings by Planning My Own
Guest contributor Matt McMurphy writes about how his own wedding inspired him to become a professional officiant.
1644 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2019
5 Wedding Ceremony Gaffes, Blunders, and Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid ruining your wedding ceremony by avoiding these five "ceremony killers."
1645 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2019
Professional Advice: IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon on Performing Cere...
IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon gives advice for professional officiants, and first time officiants looking to get into the industry.
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1710 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2019
Who Actually Writes the Wedding Ceremony?
The best way to decide who will write your wedding ceremony is to meet early and talk about what kind of feeling and vibe you want to create.
1724 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2019
Public Speaking: Deliver Your Wedding Ceremony with Confidence in Just 3 Minu...
These simple steps will help you perform a wedding ceremony with confidence, try this three minute practice to overcome your fear of public speaking.
1743 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2018
Wedding Ceremony Disasters, and How to Avoid Them
There are a million ways that things can go wrong during a wedding ceremony, but effective communication and planning will ensure that the couple and their o...
1757 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2018
Writing Tips: It’s Personal… Putting the “You” into a Wedding Ceremony
The best way to make your wedding ceremony personalized is to ask the couple the right questions about their relationship, and to avoid making it feel like a...
1772 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2018
Get the (Wedding) Party Started Right With a Great Ceremony!
Setting the right tone during your wedding ceremony will get the rest of the celebrations started off on the right foot.
1780 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2018
Having the Talk: How to Tell a Compelling Story During Your Wedding Ceremony
American Marriage Ministries (AMM) has expanded its online tools to make this task a meaningful yet easy part of wedding preparation.