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1142 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2021
Why it’s a Big Deal to file your marriage license correctly (And how to do it)
Curious why it's so important to fill out and file a marriage license correctly? This simple checklist for wedding officiants and couples explains expiration...
1144 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2021
Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script
Add a wine blending unity ritual to your wedding ceremony with inspiration from this personalized script, from AMM Minister Max Dovala. This script was used ...
1150 DAYS AGO | 9.28.2021
Minister ID Cards - What they’re used for, Where to get one, and Why you migh...
Minister ID cards are important credentials on-the-go for professional wedding officiants and clergy members. Learn what clergy ID cards are used for in addi...
1156 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2021
NEW Product Announcement: Handfasting, From Ancient Rituals to Modern Ceremonies
Introducing our newest ceremony planning guide! A creative ‘how-to’ book that explores ancient Pagan traditions, the marriage rite, and how to add the magic ...
1163 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2021
How to Write Wedding Vows Using the Three Question Template
Learn how to write your own wedding vows using this simple three question template. Perfect for wedding officiants writing a personalized ceremony script, an...
1186 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2021
New Script Alert! A Vow Renewal Ceremony with Handfasting
New vow renewal script! Give your simple vow renewal ceremony a boost of beauty and symbolism by adding a handfasting. Perfect for an anniversary, sequel or ...
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1207 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2021
Wedding Hat Etiquette: Can Wedding Officiants Wear a Hat to the Ceremony? Wha...
Looking for the right hat to wear to a wedding ceremony? Wondering if you can keep it on during the vows? Learn the rules of wedding hat etiquette for couple...
1224 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2021
Can you get married without a marriage license? What if you lost it? Or forgo...
Learn what to do if you lose your marriage license, forget to bring it to the wedding ceremony or mail it in afterward, or didn't apply for one - along with ...
1227 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2021
Why every small business owner should get ordained NOW
As demand increases for available wedding venues and marriage officiants, and couples get more creative about where and by whom they want to be married, we e...
1228 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2021
Alabama Wedding Officiants are Still a Vital Part of the Marriage Process
Wedding Officiants still serve an important role in Alabama despite changes to the state’s solemnization and marriage laws. Learn how ordained ministers cont...
1235 DAYS AGO | 7.5.2021
Test Your Wedding Officiant Knowledge with AMM’s Online Quiz
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of the wedding ceremony and the role of an ordained minister on the wedding day. Then brush up on your officiant ...
1239 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2021
Personalized Wedding Invocation & Opening Words - Examples for First Time Off...
Writing a custom wedding ceremony script? Learn about the wedding welcome, also called the invocation, introduction, or opening words, along with examples fo...
1241 DAYS AGO | 6.29.2021
Tips on Gender & Pronouns for Inclusive Wedding Officiants
Tips for wedding officiants on creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ couples, with suggestions on pronoun use, gender neutral lang...
1242 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2021
How long is a wedding ceremony? What to Include and What to Skip
Asked to perform or plan a wedding? Learn how long a wedding ceremony lasts, and which parts of the ceremony to include or cut to keep it from running too lo...
1246 DAYS AGO | 6.24.2021
Classic Wedding Vows (That Will Make Everyone at Your Ceremony Happy Cry)
Sometimes classic vows just feel right! Use these traditional wedding vow examples while planning your ceremony, or modify them to fit any religious, spiritu...