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Check out these 151 articles tagged with First Time Officiants. The American Weddings Blog is your source for officiant tips, ceremony planning, and more.
1247 DAYS AGO | 6.23.2021
Sequel Wedding Ceremony Script: What to Say During a Couple’s Second Ceremony
Sequel weddings are trending! Use this sample script to officiate a couple’s second ceremony as COVID-19 restrictions lift and venues return to full capacity...
1255 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2021
What is an SBNR Wedding Officiant & How Do You Become One?
An increasing number of couples want a ‘spiritual but not religious’ or non religious wedding ceremony. Learn what it takes to become an SBNR wedding officiant.
1303 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2021
Can you legally perform a wedding ceremony for your friends and family? Yes!
Curious who can legally marry a couple in your state, and if you’re on that list? Wondering how to become a wedding officiant or ordained minister to marry p...
1335 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2021
Meditation for Ministers: AMM’s Favorite Pink Noise Playlists on Spotify
Ministers and wedding officiants are BUSY this season! Luckily, meditation helps us stay productive, positive, and avoid burnout! Pink noise is great for low...
1336 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2021
How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time
Learn how to perform a wedding for the first time, from getting ordained online to signing the marriage license! A step-by-step guide for new officiants, min...
1351 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2021
New Wedding Officiant Script! Simple Handfasting Ceremony
Simple handfasting ceremony wording and outline for a wedding officiant! Sweet vows, easy to modify for Pagan, Christian, nonreligious or spiritual couples
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1354 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2021
Offbeat Wedding Welcome & Opening Remarks: Examples for a Non-traditional Cer...
Opening remarks set the tone of a wedding! Try these examples for a non-traditional, offbeat wedding ceremony, with a creative officiant wedding welcome.
1357 DAYS AGO | 3.5.2021
Wedding Officiants: Let's Talk Business Cards
Let's talk wedding officiant business cards! With expert advice on what wedding officiants should include on their contact card, how to design one, and how t...
1360 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2021
What Should I Do With My Hands? 4 Tips For First Time Wedding Officiants
Are you a new wedding officiant and not sure what to do with your hands or how to stand while you deliver the ceremony? Need help performing a wedding? We ca...
1363 DAYS AGO | 2.27.2021
Walking Down The Aisle Together: A Modern Wedding Procession
Walking down the aisle together is a unique twist on the traditional wedding processional. Learn inspirational variations on how couples can enter and leave...
1364 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2021
How to Perform a Unity Sand Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)
Learn how to perform a unity sand ceremony, one of the most popular unity rituals included in modern weddings. Step by step instructions on how to set up the...
1379 DAYS AGO | 2.11.2021
Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Chec...
A last minute day-of checklist for wedding officiants! What to do right before delivering a wedding ceremony & performing marriage to avoid mishaps, mistakes...
1388 DAYS AGO | 2.2.2021
Delivering Your Script at the Ceremony
Learn how professional officiants prepare, present, & deliver a wedding script. How to hold the script & if tablets or paper work best during the ceremony!
1416 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...
1417 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...