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Bride and groom stand outside a Mormon LDS temple on the wedding day

1410 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2021

Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underw...

Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mo...

Close up view of a man and woman placing their hands on a Holy Bible during a wedding ceremony. The Bible and the table top are white.

1411 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021

An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages

Covenant marriage is a legally distinct type of marriage that wedding officiants should know about. Read our advice on performing a covenant marriage ceremon...

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

1411 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

No one wants to make a fool of themselves by delivering a bad wedding toast! Follow these simple tips on what to say and do to make your speech memorable.

How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time

1415 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2021

How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time

Learn how to perform a wedding for the first time, from getting ordained online to signing the marriage license! A step-by-step guide for new officiants, min...

Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together

1417 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2021

Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together

Vows are the most meaningful part of a wedding ceremony! But that doesn’t mean you have to stress over them. Loosen up with these Mad Libs inspired wedding v...

Officiate a Virtual Wedding Like a Pro!

1419 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2021

Officiate a Virtual Wedding Like a Pro!

Online weddings require special attention from officiants that other types of ceremonies don’t. Learn what details to watch for, and how to officiate a virtu...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Photo of smooth winding striated red rocks in Arizona at The Wave, perfect for a space themed wedding on MARS

1432 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2021

Get Married on Mars*: Plan an Out of This World Destination Wedding

Inspired by the Red Planet, vintage sci-fi, and NASA’s Perseverance rover, we offer a few suggestions to get you started planning a Mars on Earth destination...

Offbeat Wedding Welcome & Opening Remarks: Examples for a Non-traditional Ceremony!

1433 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2021

Offbeat Wedding Welcome & Opening Remarks: Examples for a Non-traditional Cer...

Opening remarks set the tone of a wedding! Try these examples for a non-traditional, offbeat wedding ceremony, with a creative officiant wedding welcome.

What Should I Do With My Hands? 4 Tips For First Time Wedding Officiants

1439 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2021

What Should I Do With My Hands? 4 Tips For First Time Wedding Officiants

Are you a new wedding officiant and not sure what to do with your hands or how to stand while you deliver the ceremony? Need help performing a wedding? We ca...

Illustrated cord tied into an infinity knot to represent a unique handfasting ritual

1456 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2021

How to Tie a Handfasting Cord -- The Infinity Knot

How to tie an infinity handfasting knot during your wedding ceremony! Follow these ten easy illustrated steps. Simple diagram with handfasting cord for a uni...

Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Checklist

1458 DAYS AGO | 2.11.2021

Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Chec...

A last minute day-of checklist for wedding officiants! What to do right before delivering a wedding ceremony & performing marriage to avoid mishaps, mistakes...

Delivering Your Script at the Ceremony

1467 DAYS AGO | 2.2.2021

Delivering Your Script at the Ceremony

Learn how professional officiants prepare, present, & deliver a wedding script. How to hold the script & if tablets or paper work best during the ceremony!

Last Minute Wedding: Officiating a Ceremony on Short Notice, or Same Day!

1482 DAYS AGO | 1.18.2021

Last Minute Wedding: Officiating a Ceremony on Short Notice, or Same Day!

Learn how to officiate a last minute or same-day wedding ceremony: Not all weddings come with months of planning. Say yes to officiating a last minute elopem...

Q&A with AMM Minister Amber Olsen on her new book & giving couples an upper hand in ceremony planning

1486 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2021

Q&A with AMM Minister Amber Olsen on her new book & giving couples an upper h...

A short interview with AMM Minister & professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on her new book for couples, planning a wedding ceremony, and choosing the r...

Officiant Quick Tip: Ceremony Writing with AMM Minister Liz Rae (of Liz Rae Weddings)

1494 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2021

Officiant Quick Tip: Ceremony Writing with AMM Minister Liz Rae (of Liz Rae W...

A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Liz Rae, on writing a creative wedding ceremony, meeting with couples & revising a fir...

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