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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.
1429 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2021
Wedding Prep for Ministers
How to prepare for & perform a wedding ceremony starting with the basics! For first time & new officiants and ministers, from legal requirements in your stat...
1430 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2021
4 Tips for New Ministers
These are 4 rules that every new and first time officiant should follow when preparing for the wedding day to make sure the ceremony is an uplifting experien...
1434 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2020
What to wear as weddings trend toward the bold, bright & colorful in 2021
Bright, bold, colorful weddings are trending for 2021. What should wedding officiants wear to a ceremony filled with color? Stick to the basics or break out ...
1436 DAYS AGO | 12.29.2020
Handling Wedding Ceremony Interruptions (for the Officiant)
Simple ways ministers can handle unexpected mistakes, ceremony interruptions & avoid wedding disasters to keep the focus on the couple. Great for new officia...
1441 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2020
Tradition & Creativity in the Ceremony
Find the best ceremony fit for your couple. Borrow from ancient traditions or create new, unconventional offbeat wedding rituals, or use a mix of old and new...
1443 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2020
Structuring the Ceremony’s Flow
Use this format to transition & flow effortlessly between parts of a wedding ceremony. Learn how to write, structure & perform a marriage ceremony in 15 - 20...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
More Ceremony Basics Articles
1446 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2020
Who’s Writing the Ceremony? 4 Paths to the Perfect Script.
4 methods wedding officiants & couples use to write a wedding ceremony. Find the method that works best for your wedding & learn how to write a wedding cerem...
1449 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2020
Are You Ready to Perform a Wedding?
4 practical steps & a word of warning to prepare for the wedding day & ceremony. Whether you've been asked to officiate or are planning your own wedding, thi...
1463 DAYS AGO | 12.2.2020
What happens during a commitment ceremony?
Learn how to perform a commitment ceremony, what makes them different from a traditional wedding ceremony, and why some couples choose them.
1471 DAYS AGO | 11.24.2020
Want Great Wedding Photos? Get Centered… For the KISS, That Is!
Learn how wedding officiants & couples help wedding photographers get a perfect first kiss photo. Step one, center yourself!
1756 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2020
The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than Y...
Without the ceremony, your wedding is just an expensive party. Learn how to start you wedding celebration right by creating a powerful ceremony.
1786 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2020
Top AMM Wedding Officiant Resources
American Marriage Ministries' most popular and best selling wedding officiant resources
1864 DAYS AGO | 10.28.2019
Asked to Officiate: Your Guide to Performing Marriage
From writing personalized vows to planning and officiating weddings, Asked to Officiate empowers you to conduct an authentic, meaningful, and memorable cerem...
1877 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2019
Wedding Ceremony Vibes: Flow and Emotion Management
Creating a wedding ceremony is like telling a story, learn how to create flow so that guests stay engaged.
1888 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2019
Did I Just Say That? -- 3 Ways to Handle Wedding Ceremony Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes, even wedding officiants! But don't let that throw your wedding ceremony off course. Follow these three tips for first time wedding o...