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916 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2020
More Than Words: 5 Body Language Tips for New Officiants
Learn how to use body language to improve ceremonies for first time wedding officiants.
922 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2020
Rehearsals are Important - Even When Officiating a Friend’s Casual Backyard W...
Whether your wedding is big or small, rehearsing the ceremony is a must
924 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2020
Attention Officiants: 4 things you might forget the day of the wedding (and w...
Four important things that wedding officiants often forget - and what they can do about it when it happens! Avoid wedding day disasters and turn mishaps into...
943 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2020
Wedding Ceremony Stage Fright: Tips for officiants (and couples)
Learn how wedding officiants & couples can overcome a fear of public speaking to avoid wedding ceremony stage fright
986 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020
Helpful Tips for the First-Time Wedding Officiant
Officiating for the first time? Here are helpful tips and details to remember that will ensure your success as a wedding officiant!
1002 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2020
First-Time Officiant FAQs
Just got ordained? Fear not! Here are some popular and frequently asked questions from first time wedding officiants
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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1042 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2020
12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want t...
Before you start writing your wedding ceremony script, take a moment to read about the different components, and how the combine to create a wedding ceremony...
1106 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2020
“Should I officiate my granddaughter's wedding?” What to ask yourself if you ...
If someone has asked you to officiate their wedding, it's because they recognize your ability to help them tell their story and create a memorable experience.
1113 DAYS AGO | 3.3.2020
Ask AMM: "Who is in charge of getting the marriage license?"
Many first time officiants wonder who is responsible for getting the marriage license, and how to fill it out afterward.
1119 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2020
Wedding Officiant Do's & Don't's
AMM's list of Officiant Do's and Don't's, and what to pack in your Officiant Wedding Emergency Kit
1131 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2020
AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know
American Marriage Ministries' glossary of frequently used terms that every ordained minister needs to know
1152 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020
...So What Does a Wedding Officiant Really Do?
From writing, traveling, handling logistics and important documents, and meeting with the couple, wedding officiants go above and beyond to create the perfec...
1152 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020
Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant
Choosing your officiant wisely and working with them closely throughout the duration of your planning is the key to a successful wedding ceremony.
1174 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2020
New Hampshire Lawmakers Propose Special Wedding Officiant License
Legislation proposed in New Hampshire would create a special license for one-day wedding officiants, however the license costs $85 and is only valid for one ...
1203 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2019
The Officiant Timeline
If you've been asked to officiate, you will want to follow this officiant timeline to ensure you're allowing plenty of time to register, work with the couple...