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An ordained minister officiates a wedding ceremony on the beach

2112 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2020

Getting Ordained and Performing Marriage in Different States: How does it work?

Good news: your AMM ordination allows you to perform marriage anywhere in the United States, no matter where you live! Learn how to officiate in other states...

2191 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2020

Skype, Zoom, Livestream: Virtual Wedding Ceremonies Defined

What virtual wedding ceremonies are and why it's important to understand how they pertain to marriage laws during the Coronavirus pandemic

Screenshot from a news broadcast showing AMM Minister and wedding officiant Sean Kelly marrying his dad Harold and new step mom Lorrie in an outdoor socially distanced wedding while his grandma watches from inside

2195 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2020

Online ordained minister performs heartwarming socially distant wedding cerem...

Online ordained minister performs a socially distant wedding ceremony at nursing home during the Coronavirus pandemic

A wedding officiant presides over a wedding ceremony, holding a microphone up to speak, while the bride and groom hold hands and smile happily. Beside them is the best man, who watches with a smile.

2254 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2020

Wedding Officiant Do's & Don't's

AMM's list of Officiant Do's and Don'ts for first time wedding officiants, and what to pack in your Officiant Wedding Emergency Kit before you head to your f...

2266 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2020

AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know

American Marriage Ministries' glossary of frequently used terms that every ordained minister needs to know

Wedding officiant speaks to the groom during a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony, standing with the groom and bride in front of a simple white arch, with trees in the background. Next to the couple are a bridesmaid, wearing a floral dress and holding a bouquet, and a groomsman in a suit.

2287 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020

...So What Does a Wedding Officiant Really Do?

From writing, traveling, handling logistics and important documents, and meeting with the couple, wedding officiants go above and beyond to create the perfec...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

Step 1

Get Ordained Online

Step 2

Order Your Package

Step 3

Prepare to Officiate

More Officiant Articles

2287 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

Choosing your officiant wisely and working with them closely throughout the duration of your planning is the key to a successful wedding ceremony.

2295 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

American Marriage Ministries joins the Your I Do Crew! Podcast to discuss AMM's role in online ordination, what's going on with online ordination in Tennesse...

2309 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2020

Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Officiant

Gift ideas for your wedding officiant -- thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to creating your wedding ceremony

2338 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2019

The Officiant Timeline

If you've been asked to officiate, you will want to follow this officiant timeline to ensure you're allowing plenty of time to register, work with the couple...