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Where should you get ordained online? Try American Marriage Ministries.

960 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2022

Where should you get ordained online? Try American Marriage Ministries.

Deciding where to become an ordained minister online can be a tough choice, or an easy one, depending on what you’re looking for. If you’re seeking ordinatio...

Advice for Officiants: All About Wedding Ceremony Rehearsals

965 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2022

Advice for Officiants: All About Wedding Ceremony Rehearsals

If you're a first-time wedding officiant, or a friend or relative asked to officiate, you may not be sure what to expect at a wedding ceremony rehearsal... Y...

You Don’t Need a Degree to Officiate Weddings, Just a Few Key Skills

974 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2022

You Don’t Need a Degree to Officiate Weddings, Just a Few Key Skills

Want to help others, celebrate love, and find a meaningful job – no degree required? Work as an ordained wedding officiant and marriage minister! It’s easy t...

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Kiss Photo

992 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Ki...

Excellent advice for first time wedding officiants! Help newlyweds get the best first kiss photo – step out of the photographer's way during the pronouncemen...

A wedding officiant holds a microphone up to the bride, who is laughing and smiling with the groom on their wedding day. They are wearing a beautiful suit and dress and she is holding flowers.

999 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2022

A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Friend Officiates Your Ceremony

This Friend Officiating wedding script makes it easy for a friend to officiate! Fill in the blanks for an officiant speech that's simple, short & sweet.

These City Guides tell you how to officiate a wedding in popular locations across the U.S. – and we’re adding more every day!

1002 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2022

These City Guides tell you how to officiate a wedding in popular locations ac...

Learn how to officiate a wedding in popular destination cities around the U.S., from Chicago, to LA and NYC, to your own hometown! American Marriage Ministri...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

More First Time Officiants Articles

What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit

1005 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2022

What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Learn what to pack in a wedding officiant’s day of wedding emergency kit – from a backup wedding ceremony script, to tissues, stain remover, antacids, and ex...

AMM’s 2022 Yearbook! American Weddings Year in Review

1035 DAYS AGO | 6.29.2022

AMM’s 2022 Yearbook! American Weddings Year in Review

A look back at the AMM Ministers, wedding officiants and celebrants, engaged couples, and other professionals who contributed their time and ceremony experti...

 What Does it Mean to be an Ordained Minister?

1054 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2022

What Does it Mean to be an Ordained Minister?

Learn the definition and meaning of ordination, how people get ordained with different denominations and churches, and the rights of ministers and other cler...

What to Say at the Start of an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

1064 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2022

What to Say at the Start of an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

Wedding officiants: Use one of these 7 sample scripts to announce an unplugged wedding ceremony to guests during your housekeeping announcements and welcome ...

Un oficiante de bodas sostiene un micrófono para hablar mientras le pasa al novio una caja con el anillo de bodas durante una ceremonia de boda al aire libre en la playa. La novia está junto a ellos, sonriendo y sosteniendo un colorido ramo de flores tropicales. Los novios visten trajes a juego, con un vestido de novia y un traje blancos.

1070 DAYS AGO | 5.25.2022

Cómo obtener una licencia para casar gente- Oficiando una boda al pie de la l...

Infórmate acerca de cómo obtener una licencia para casar gente, que estados requieren registro ministerial, como hacerte un ministro ordenado, que certificac...

A pair of white headphones are stretched over a red heart, symbolizing listening to love, in celebration of our audio recordings of wedding ceremony scripts! Beside the image is the AMM logo, with two gold rings and three blue stars

1090 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2022

Listen to Full Wedding Ceremony Scripts on AMM’s SoundCloud

Listen to a professional wedding officiant perform our most popular wedding ceremony scripts, and practice your own personal delivery style before the weddin...

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

1093 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2022

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a sign & go marriage ceremony, also called a ‘marriage license signing,’ ‘signature service,’ or ‘signing only’ ceremony. These simple...

Un ministro oficiante de bodas realiza una ceremonia de boda al aire libre para los novios, mientras la dama de honor y el padrino observan desde al lado del altar. Es un día soleado y hay árboles al fondo. Todos lucen muy felices y están vestidos con trajes de boda de primavera.

1119 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022

…Entonces, ¿qué es lo que un oficiante de bodas hace realmente?

Aprende como hacerte oficiante de bodas y como es la industria de las bodas para los profesionales, u obtén un vistazo detrás de bambalinas de lo que tu ofic...

Officiants: Ask to Review a Couple’s Written Vows Before the Wedding Ceremony

1132 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2022

Officiants: Ask to Review a Couple’s Written Vows Before the Wedding Ceremony

Tips for new or first time wedding officiant: Ask to review a couple’s written wedding vows before the ceremony to ensure compatible length and tone. This is...

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