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Learn how HB878 and 2019’s paused anti-online ordination law work together in an ongoing attack against marriage equality in Tennessee. These bills would allow a person to refuse to solemnize (conduct) a marriage they object to based on their ‘conscience or religious beliefs,’ and make it illegal for an officiant ordained online to perform marriage. If passed, it will be easier for clerks and officiants to discriminate against same-sex, LGBTQ+, interfaith, and interracial couples in TN. (House Bill 878 / 2023 ; HB0213 / 2019)

The Anonymous Officiant #2 : This beautiful Florida beach wedding almost didn't happen, when the wedding officiant arrived to find the groom missing... and gone fishing! Read the full story about these fly-fishing lovers in this funny installment of American Marriage Ministries’ new candid column about real weddings and officiants: The Anonymous Officiant.

Town and City Clerks in New York will soon be able to issue a one-day marriage officiant permit to anyone wanting to perform a single wedding ceremony in the state. Learn more about how to apply, how much a one-day officiant license costs, and more. (NY A02901 / S02234 ; 2023)

Learn about matelotage, which many believe to be an early form of gay marriage honored among pirates of the 1700s and 1800s. These legal civil unions bound two sailors together in an informal partnership, uniting one's fortune and future to the other's, and were respected by ship captains and pirate crews. (Same-sex marriage, queer history, history of marriage)

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.

The Anonymous Officiant #1 : This candle-lit wedding ceremony took an unexpected turn when a bridesmaid’s dress burst into flames. Read the full story and how a special guest saved the day from disaster, in this installment of American Marriage Ministries’ new candid column about real weddings and officiants: The Anonymous Officiant.

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.

Governor Kathy Hochul just signed legislation to approve a one-day-marriage officiant designation in New York State. Read about the new one-day officiant license, how to apply for designation with the Secretary of State, how long it takes to get approved to officiate, and how one-day authorization compares to online ordination through American Marriage Ministries when legally officiating a wedding in New York State, including NYC.

Learn how to become a legally ordained minister, from free online ordination to a seminary or Master of Divinity degree (MDiv), in order to perform wedding ceremonies, funerals, baptisms, and other rites. There are many ways to get ordained, which one is right for you?

Are you a wedding content creator, or do you want to become one? Then get ordained online and be ready to officiate a wedding at a moment's notice! Why? Being a prepared backup officiant can help save a couple's day, and add a valuable skill to your resume. Take this advice from veteran wedding professionals and add ordination from AMM to your credentials!

Choose one of these fun and affordable alternatives to a traditional wedding ceremony, including eloping, a sign and go marriage license signing ceremony, a second wedding ceremony, vow renewal, or delayed reception party, and more! Perfect for non-traditional couples, couples with kids, asking a friend to officiate, and anyone who wants a unique and original marriage ceremony.

Not inviting family to your wedding? No problem! Here’s how to have a fun friends only wedding ceremony. Choose the right friend to serve as wedding officiant, person of honor, special reader, walk you down the aisle, and more, and celebrate guilt-free without parents, grandparents, siblings, or other relatives on the guest list.

Ask your wedding officiant these important questions to make sure you’ve found the best person to officiate your ceremony. Before you sign a contract, ask about availability, legal standing and ordination, how much their service will cost, add-on fees, if they will attend a rehearsal or write a personalized ceremony script, and more.

All your questions about the wedding unity candle ceremony, answered: When to light the candle (before or after rings and vows), who lights the unity candle, how to include parents and others, wording and what to say, symbolism and meaning, whether to blow it out before the pronouncement, and more! For wedding officiants and engaged couples.

Follow these simple steps to get ordained online, register as a wedding celebrant, and complete our free minister training! American Marriage Ministries makes it easy to become an ordained officiant and officiate a wedding for the first time.