52 "Ceremony Basics" Category Articles Page 2

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

Covenant marriage is a legally distinct type of marriage that wedding officiants should know about. Read our advice on performing a covenant marriage ceremony, including how to sign a covenant marriage license.

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.

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, ministers, and friends or family who have been asked to marry their loved ones.

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 vows as you plan your upcoming wedding.

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 virtual, remote, or livestreamed wedding ceremony like a pro!

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 wedding!

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

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 can help!

How to tie an infinity handfasting knot during your wedding ceremony! Follow these ten easy illustrated steps. Simple diagram with handfasting cord for a unique unity ritual, for wedding officiants, ministers, or family members!

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

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

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 elopement, short notice ceremony, or same day wedding! This skill will also make you a great choice as a backup officiant and wedding day hero. Follow these simple steps, including online ordination, minister registration, sample wedding ceremony scripts, what to wear, how to pronounce the couple, sign the marriage license, and more.

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

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