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

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, minister certification and registration, the basic outline and parts of a wedding, what to say, and your responsibility to sign and return the marriage license.

Are Marriage Licenses Public Records? (And Where Can You Marry in Secret?)

Are Marriage Licenses Public Records? (And Where Can You Marry in Secret?)

Learn how marriage licenses become public records in the city or county where you marry, why some couples want a private wedding, and how to keep your marriage records a secret with California's 'confidential marriage license' and Michigan's 'marriage license without publicity.'

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Wedding regrets: Should a wedding officiant return the marriage license if the couple changes their mind after the ceremony?

The ultimate wedding regret! Learn what to do if a couple changes their minds about being married after the wedding ceremony, and what your legal responsibility is as a wedding officiant when it's time to return a signed marriage license to the clerk or registrar's office.

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

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

There's a new script in our library! This ‘Parent Officiating’ wedding script is the perfect fit for when a couple asks a mother, father, grandparent, or mentor to officiate their wedding ceremony. Use it as is, or personalize this sample officiant script with details from your life and love story, add a unity ceremony, then put it all together for a sweet, custom officiant speech that’s ready to go on your marriage day! Written by ordained AMM Minister Dan Henkel.

5 Irish Wedding Traditions for an Inspired Ceremony

5 Irish Wedding Traditions for an Inspired Ceremony

Get inspired by these sweet Irish wedding traditions, including the ancient Celtic Pagan handfasting ritual and a contemporary Irish wedding bell blessing! From decor to dancing, there are many lovely ways to incorporate traditional Irish wedding elements in your ceremony.

What to Say (and Do) During a Love Lock Unity Ceremony

What to Say (and Do) During a Love Lock Unity Ceremony

Learn the meaning of a love lock wedding ceremony, and what to say and do during this popular unity ritual! With a sample officiant script and variations for two locks, one lock with two keys, and multiple locks for blended families who want to include children in the ceremony.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

Most couples need help writing their personal wedding vows, toast, or speech, but is a chatbot like ChatGPT or GPT-3 the right choice for inspiration? AMM tested A.I. bot ChatGPT to see what kind of vows it could come up with, and the results are in! Plus links to free officiant scripts, vow examples, readings and more.

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony with Two Officiants

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony with Two Officiants

Have a wedding ceremony with two officiants with this new wedding script from the AMM Ceremony Script Library! This original officiant script includes a sweet welcoming speech, a traditional ring and vow exchange, pronouncement, and more, written by professional officiant and ordained AMM Minister Dan Henkel. It's non-religious, sweet, simple, and perfect for couples who want a unique twist to their ceremony.

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Massachusetts - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Massachusetts marriage license.

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10 Unusual & Unique Places to Get Married in the U.S.

In search of a unique wedding venue? Let this list of 10 unusual and unique places to get married inspire you, including weddings in a cemetery, a pirate ship, a cave, an aquarium, a medical museum, an airport, and more! You'll also find links to our free wedding ceremony scripts and advice on how to have a friend get ordained online to officiate your ceremony... for a truly original wedding celebration!

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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 age requirement to officiate a wedding in each state, along with other important information about performing marriage.

How to Get Married in Pennsylvania - Planning a Wedding in The Keystone State

How to Get Married in Pennsylvania - Planning a Wedding in The Keystone State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Pennsylvania - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your PA marriage license.

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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 role, walking down the aisle, when to exchange wedding vows and rings, when to add a unity ceremony, and more.

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Who Officiates a Wedding if You Don’t Go to a Courthouse or Church?

Getting married, but not sure who can officiate your wedding if you’re someplace other than the courthouse or a church? Who officiates a wedding held at home, in a public park, or in a private wedding venue? Learn who your options are when choosing a wedding officiant, including hiring a professional or asking a friend or relative to get ordained to marry you!

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How to Get Married in Wyoming - Planning a Wedding in the Cowboy State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Wyoming - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Wyoming marriage license.

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