AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG
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Have a friend or relative in mind to ask to officiate your wedding, but not sure if they’re the right choice for your ceremony? This quiz will help you choose the best person for the role! Plus links to AMM’s most popular articles on how to ask someone to marry you, choosing a wedding officiant, how much to pay them, and more.
5 reasons why asking a friend or relative to officiate your wedding is the best choice you can make! Friends and family members make excellent wedding officiants for ceremonies of any kind, especially when asked to perform intimate, personalized, offbeat, and alternative weddings.
Wondering if a same day wedding is legal in your state, or if you can get married the same day you apply for a marriage license? We answer all your questions and more!
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Oregon - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Oregon marriage license.
Plan a wedding that’s as quick and easy as getting married at the courthouse or city hall! This sample ceremony script is inspired by a traditional courthouse wedding outline, to help couples and their officiant plan a short, simple wedding ceremony.
Learn how to get married without a wedding ceremony, including the legal requirements in your state regarding the marriage license, and choosing an authorized wedding officiant.
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Professional stunt performers Ambyr Bambyr and Gabe Jessop lit themselves on fire during an unforgettable wedding recession. Read about the couple’s fiery wedding exit and how they made the unity ritual possible.
5 sweet, inexpensive, and romantic ways to get married without a wedding ceremony. Whether you want to elope alone, invite a few guests, or skip straight to signing the marriage license, these ideas offer creative alternatives that feel just right!
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Nebraska - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Nebraska marriage license.
Want a hassle-free wedding on a budget? We’ll show you how to plan one at Target for under $1800 for the perfect backyard ceremony and party! We cover all the supplies you'll need, from rings to flowers, decorations, cocktails, cake, and more.
Include these Buddhist quotes on love, marriage, friendship, and happiness in your wedding ceremony script as a special wedding reading or prayer, or as part of your wedding vows. Perfect for a Buddhist wedding, or a spiritual or interfaith ceremony – add inspiration from Buddhism to your wedding day with these popular quotes and sayings.
Learn how to officiate a sign & go marriage ceremony, also called a ‘marriage license signing,’ ‘signature service,’ or ‘signing only’ ceremony. These simple ceremonies are perfect for couples who want to get married by an officiant without a traditional wedding or elopement celebration.
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Missouri - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Missouri marriage license.
Considering a vow renewal but not sure when to do it? These 3 tips will help you make the most of renewing your wedding vows, whether you choose an anniversary, relationship milestone, second wedding or sequel wedding ceremony.
A bilingual wedding ceremony script in Spanish and English with a romantic poem on the nature of true love by Pablo Neruda. Perfect for couples who are ready to build a lifetime of love together. With a heartfelt invocation from the wedding officiant, 'we do' joint wedding vows, ring exchange, and duet style wedding reading. Customize this wedding script with details from your own authentic love story.
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