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Learn about the new online marriage license application process in Dallas County, Texas, including the option to schedule a virtual appointment with the County Clerk Office. Online marriage services are expected to become available beginning February 2023, under the supervision of County Clerk John Warren. Find out how to apply and what the requirements are for a Dallas County marriage license.

This unique wedding ceremony includes a unity puzzle ceremony, with the perfect wording for your wedding officiant to say to capture the sweet symbolize and meaning of the ritual. This wedding script also includes a warm welcome and greeting to guests, and an exchange of vows and rings. Written by ordained AMM Minister and professional officiant Dan Henkel.

There is no fee to apply for a New Jersey marriage license through June 30th, 2023! The usual application fees for marriage and civil union licenses were waived as part of a "one year fee holiday" passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other legislators, making a NJ wedding a little easier and more affordable than ever. So start planning that Spring wedding ceremony now! Then, ask a friend or relative to get ordained online to officiate.

New legislation would repeal Indiana's defunct same-sex marriage ban and expressly protect same-sex marriage rights in the state. Read the proposed amendments in the 2023 House Bill 1122 (IN HB1122), authored by Rep. Kyle Miller and co-sponsored by Rep. Mitch Gore, and other recent attempts to codify same gender marriage in the country.

A look at the most popular wedding ceremony scripts published in the free AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library this year! These original scripts were written by experienced wedding officiants and ordained AMM Ministers. Favorites include Christian wedding scripts, non-religious civil ceremony scripts, a seasonal Fall wedding, a ceremony for older couples, and ceremonies with unique unity readings, songs, poems, and more. Use these scripts as-is, or as inspiration for your own custom ceremony.

A look at the most popular wedding articles published on the AMM American Weddings blog this year! From current wedding trends, to creative and simple ways to personalize a wedding ceremony, to how to get married without a ceremony at all. Plus advice for wedding officiants and couples, wedding readings, and ideas on how to perform other rites like funerals and baby blessings.

Governor Kathy Hochul just signed legislation to approve a one-day-marriage officiant designation in New York State. Read about the new one-day officiant license, how to apply for designation with the Secretary of State, how long it takes to get approved to officiate, and how one-day authorization compares to online ordination through American Marriage Ministries when legally officiating a wedding in New York State, including NYC.

Will lawmakers in South Carolina pass legislation to remove the 24-hour waiting period to marry in the state? Read about proposed changes to the marriage license application process in the state and Senate Bill 283 (SB 0283), prefiled for the 2023-2024 session.

Will lawmakers in SC amend the state’s marriage license application process to limit legal grounds for divorce? Learn about the proposed Religious Freedom of Marriage Act, House Bill 3488, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Beach, and the impacts it might have on South Carolina marriage laws. (HB 3488, prefiled for the 2023-2024 session)

Lawmakers in New Jersey introduced a bill to codify protections for interracial marriage rights in the state. The bill would amend the current statute to ensure all NJ marriage laws are read with race neutral intent. This bill was introduced by Rep. McKeon in response to the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade, raising concern around future protections for interracial, same-sex and LGBTQ+ marriages.

Looking for comprehensive wedding officiant training online? AMM’s new Professional Wedding Officiant Certification Course is self-directed, making it easy for busy adults to fit into any schedule. With videos, downloads, short quizzes, a business workbook, and more.

Lawmakers in Virginia and Texas propose new legislation in 2023 to protect LGBTQ+ couples and families by repealing same-sex marriage bans from the states’ constitutions. Virginia House Joint Resolution 460 (VA HJR460) and Texas Senate Joint Resolution 15 (TX SJR15)

Pre-filed legislation in Wyoming could raise the legal age of consent to marry to 18 years old in 2023, with exceptions for 16 and 17 year olds with permission from a guardian and judge. Read about the proposed change to restrict child marriage, and other states that have recently limited underage marriages. (Wyoming House Bill 7)

A Michigan couple was married in an ALDI store on Nov. 9th, after winning the grocery chain's 'Happily Ever Aldi' contest. The grocery themed wedding ceremony script included food puns, references to ALDI deli products, and readings from friends and family. Wedding officiants: would you officiate this unusual wedding ceremony?

The rumors are true: Celebrity couple Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are secretly married! Learn how to plan a romantic secret wedding like theirs by following a few simple steps, including finding a private wedding officiant, applying for a confidential marriage license, and other useful advice.