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Are there legal wording requirements in a wedding ceremony?

While no specific words are legally required in a wedding ceremony, couples still must make their Declaration of Intent and the officiant must make the Pronouncement. 

Say “F it” and elope, or play the long game? How couples are coping with wedding planning during COVID-19.

Say “F it” and elope, or play the long game? How couples are coping with wedding planning during COVID-19.

Even if your wedding was cancelled or postponed, these planning ideas will help you find a scheduling solution that achieves your wedding goals.

What is a shift wedding? How engaged couples are keeping their wedding guest lists.

What is a shift wedding? How engaged couples are keeping their wedding guest lists.

Shift weddings are a wedding format that allows guests to celebrate at different times, and safely social distance. Learn how to organize on here.

From Virtual Weddings to Minimonies: 2020 Wedding Trends

From Virtual Weddings to Minimonies: 2020 Wedding Trends

Let's talk 2020 wedding trends (thanks, COVID-19): virtual weddings, elopements, minimonies, and microweddings

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Getting Ordained and Performing Marriage in Different States: How does it work?

Good news: your AMM ordination allows you to perform marriage anywhere in the United States, no matter where you live! Learn how to officiate in other states, work as a mobile officiant, perform destination weddings, and more!

Close up view of bride holding sunflowers and wearing a white dress, next to and officiant reading from a book and the wedding ceremony script, and the groom, wearing a dark suit and a white flower in his lapel. They are outside during the ceremony.

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!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Does My American Marriage Ministries Ordination Expire?

Ordinations granted by American Marriage Ministries are free, do not expire, and do not require renewal, find out how our ordination is central to our mission of empowering couples and communities.

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First-Time Officiant FAQs

Just got ordained? Fear not! Here are some popular and frequently asked questions from first time wedding officiants

The Importance of Researching Where to Get Ordained Online

The Importance of Researching Where to Get Ordained Online

It’s important to put thought & effort into your online ordination; that’s why we believe American Marriage Ministries is the best place to get ordained online

Wedding ceremonies are a public investment in the couple’s partnership. Why ceremonies matter more than ever!

Wedding ceremonies are a public investment in the couple’s partnership. Why ceremonies matter more than ever!

Wedding ceremonies are important because they allow the guests to create an emotional investment in the couple's marriage and relationship. Public ceremonies are an opportunity to ensure that guests will support the couple's marriage.

Can’t book a wedding venue? Consider a micro-wedding, or backyard wedding ceremony instead!

Can’t book a wedding venue? Consider a micro-wedding, or backyard wedding ceremony instead!

With wedding venues becoming overbooked due to the COVID-19 Shutdown, couples might need to get creative with their wedding plans. Learn about backyard weddings and micro weddings.

Will we all be replaced by virtual wedding officiants?

Will we all be replaced by virtual wedding officiants?

Are wedding officiants about to be replaced by robots, or will weddings return to normal after the coronavirus shutdown learn how to stay ahead of the trends, and understand changing expectations from couples.

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want to include in your wedding ceremony and more!

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want to include in your wedding ceremony and more!

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 that fits your requirements. If you were asked to officiate, you should read this article first!

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

Some states are now allowing couples to get married online. California, New York, Illinois and other states have passed emergency measurers allowing couples to get married via Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime, updates for 2021 with new states.

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