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2105 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.

Certificate of marriage is placed in a black folder, next to two gold wedding rings and an ink pen

2112 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.

A wedding officiant presides over a wedding ceremony, holding a microphone up to speak, while the bride and groom hold hands and smile happily. Beside them is the best man, who watches with a smile.

2118 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...

2119 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2020

Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they...

If you are planning to have your wedding in a cemetery, these tips will help you create an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life (and d...

2126 DAYS AGO | 2.18.2020

Ask AMM: "Can I Perform My Own Marriage Ceremony?"

Regulations and policies for performing self-uniting or self-solemnizing marriage ceremonies in select states

2130 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

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

Step 1

Get Ordained Online

Step 2

Order Your Package

Step 3

Prepare to Officiate

More Wedding And Ceremony Planning Articles

2131 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2020

The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than Y...

Without the ceremony, your wedding is just an expensive party. Learn how to start you wedding celebration right by creating a powerful ceremony.

Close up photo shows a young minister filling out paperwork to register as a wedding minister and prepare to officiate a wedding ceremony.

2132 DAYS AGO | 2.12.2020

How to Get Certified to Marry Someone: Ordination, Certification, and Ministe...

What does it mean to get certified to marry someone. Learn about state requirements to perform marriage, and what you need to do.

A close up image that reads "We The People", from the Preamble to the United States Constitution, set against an American Flag

2138 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2020

Ordination vs. Government License: Do You Need to Register to Officiate Weddi...

Ordination or Government Minister License, learn the difference and what steps do you need to take to legally officiate weddings in your state.

2139 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2020

Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding p...

Couples are cancelling weddings to prevent the Coronavirus spread, what should you if you get sick before your wedding day, even if it's just the common cold...

2140 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2020

“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for weddi...

Wondering where to start your search for a wedding officiant? From Google to Friends and Family, finding the right match requires an understanding of the cer...

2147 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2020

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

You may already know the perfect wedding officiant without realizing it! Learn how to find a wedding officiant & tips for choosing the best person to officiate

Wedding officiant speaks to the groom during a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony, standing with the groom and bride in front of a simple white arch, with trees in the background. Next to the couple are a bridesmaid, wearing a floral dress and holding a bouquet, and a groomsman in a suit.

2151 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...