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Check out these 76 articles tagged with Ceremony Planning. The American Weddings Blog is your source for officiant tips, ceremony planning, and more.
1481 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!
1531 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2020
Plan a Simple Wedding Ceremony With Inspiration from One Couple’s ‘Year and a...
Learn the parts of a handfasting wedding and Plan a handfasting ceremony using inspiration from a traditional Pagan ‘year and a day’ engagement.
1552 DAYS AGO | 9.14.2020
Can I Get A Witness? Small Ceremonies, Witness Requirements, and Self-Solemn...
Most states require an officiant and witnesses at a wedding ceremony, but there are a few places where couples can officiate weddings on their own with a sel...
1556 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2020
Rehearsals are Important - Even When Officiating a Friend’s Casual Backyard W...
Whether your wedding is big or small, rehearsing the ceremony is a must
1578 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2020
7 Tips for a Stress-Free & Socially Distanced Wedding Ceremony
Advice for easy & low-stress socially distanced wedding and ceremony planning for couples and families to use during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID 19 safet...
1580 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2020
Butt-bumps and gift baskets, 6 ways friends and family can keep their distanc...
How-to tips & suggestions to help support friends and family who are having socially distanced weddings during the pandemic, including virtual bachelorette p...
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1591 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2020
The Wedding Officiant's Guide to Planning a Minimony
American Marriage Ministries' guide for wedding officiants to help couples safely plan a minimony style wedding or elopement
1594 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2020
AMM COVID-19 Wedding Officiant Survey Report
AMM surveyed 864 ministers across the country to understand how COVID-19 has affected their ability to officiate and plan wedding ceremonies.
1600 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2020
Say “F it” and elope, or play the long game? How couples are coping with wedd...
Even if your wedding was cancelled or postponed, these planning ideas will help you find a scheduling solution that achieves your wedding goals.
1601 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2020
What is a shift wedding? How engaged couples are keeping their wedding guest ...
Shift weddings are a wedding format that allows guests to celebrate at different times, and safely social distance. Learn how to organize on here.
1605 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2020
From Virtual Weddings to Minimonies: 2020 Wedding Trends
Let's talk 2020 wedding trends (thanks, COVID-19): virtual weddings, elopements, minimonies, and microweddings
1636 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2020
First-Time Officiant FAQs
Just got ordained? Fear not! Here are some popular and frequently asked questions from first time wedding officiants
1668 DAYS AGO | 5.21.2020
The Pros and Cons of Virtual Weddings: Is a Zoom ceremony the right choice fo...
The pros and cons of having a virtual wedding ceremony
1692 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2020
Minister Q&A on Officiating a Safe, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Ceremony During the...
Minister shares how he got ordained online with American Marriage Ministries, registered with the state of Ohio, and prepared for officiating a socially dist...
1699 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2020
Coronavirus or Knot: How to Get Your Marriage License and Legally Wed During ...
Step-by-step action plan for couples who want to get married during government shutdowns amidst the Coronavirus pandemic