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1913 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
1915 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...
1934 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2020
Wedding Ceremony Stage Fright: Tips for officiants (and couples)
No more ceremony stage fright! Try these tips for speaking at a wedding ✓ Get past social anxiety & fear of public speaking for the wedding officiant & couples.
1977 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!
1993 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
2033 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...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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2097 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.
2104 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.
2110 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2020
Wedding Officiant Do's & Don't's
AMM's list of Officiant Do's and Don'ts for first time wedding officiants, and what to pack in your Officiant Wedding Emergency Kit before you head to your f...
2122 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
2143 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...
2143 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.
2165 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 ...
2194 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...
2201 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2019
AMM's Minister Ordination Package is a Must-Have!
American Marriage Ministries' Minister Ordination Package includes everything you need to legally perform marriage as an AMM Minister and wedding officiant