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Check out these 157 articles tagged with First Time Officiants. The American Weddings Blog is your source for officiant tips, ceremony planning, and more.
1403 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2022
The Shortest Wedding Ceremony Script Possible
Looking for a short wedding script? How about the shortest wedding ceremony script ever? This simple script is only 200 characters, making it short enough to...
1412 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2022
10 Things a Wedding Officiant Should Never Do on the Wedding Day
Common mistakes that every first-time officiant should avoid making on the wedding day. Steer clear of wedding fails, ceremony disasters, and misunderstandin...
1420 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2021
New script! A Romantic Wedding Ceremony with Written Vows
A simple, romantic wedding ceremony script for couples who felt a spark from the start and are ready to build a lifetime of love together. With a heartfelt i...
1421 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2021
Wolf Cuts to Sweater Vests - What’s New in Wedding Fashion for 2022?
Five of the best wedding fashion trends to look forward to in 2022 – from the wolf cut to the sweater vest to stacked rings – as the wedding boom continues.
1426 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2021
How Much Should You Pay a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding?
This quick guide takes the guesswork out of deciding when and how much to pay a friend or family member to officiate your wedding ceremony, with examples of ...
1431 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2021
How to Deal With Not Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding
Not being asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or family member can suck, especially if you expected to be first in line to perform their ceremony. Here...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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1439 DAYS AGO | 12.9.2021
How Wedding Officiants Can Work Best with Autistic Couples
Learn how to make wedding ceremony planning an autism-friendly experience for autistic couples, ASD individuals, and their families, using these simple sugge...
1445 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2021
5 Must Read Blogs for Wedding Officiants
5 of the best wedding blogs for first time wedding officiants, and experienced professionals looking to take their business to the next level.
1460 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2021
How to Officiate a Prison Wedding in Washington State
Learn how to officiate a wedding for an inmate incarcerated at a Washington State correctional facility, including guidance on visitor dress codes, minister ...
1461 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2021
‘American Ministries’ or ‘American Marriage Ministries’ - Which one offers on...
Learn about the differences between American Ministries and American Marriage Ministries (AMM), and about online ordination to become a minister to perform m...
1466 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2021
Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage
Learn about a new civil license to solemnize marriage in Hawaii, get access to current Hawaii marriage laws, and read how ministers ordained online through A...
1470 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2021
5 Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Cozy Winter Wedding (with Scripts)
Unique seasonal unity ceremony ideas to bring warmth, light, and joy to your winter wedding ceremony -- from candle lighting and love letters to a cheerful w...
1474 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2021
Signing the Ketubah - All About the Jewish Wedding Contract
Learn about the ketubah signing ceremony, traditional and modern Jewish wedding contracts, how ketubah reading takes the place of wedding vows, options for m...
1476 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2021
Everything You Need to Know About California’s Confidential Marriage Licenses
A detailed look at California’s confidential marriage license, including benefits and disadvantages, public vs confidential, and what wedding officiants need...
1477 DAYS AGO | 11.1.2021
How a Fake Wedding Ring Can Save the Ceremony
Attention Wedding Officiants! Avoid a common wedding disaster and save the wedding ring exchange with this simple advice: Add a backup wedding ring to your O...