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Check out these 52 articles tagged with Ceremony Basics. The American Weddings Blog is your source for officiant tips, ceremony planning, and more.
1351 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...
1352 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021
An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages
Covenant marriages are legally distinct from other types of marriage. Here’s what wedding officiants and couples should know about these uncommon religious w...
1352 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.
1356 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...
1358 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...
1360 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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1373 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...
1374 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.
1380 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...
1397 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...
1399 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...
1408 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!
1423 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...
1427 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...
1435 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...