15 "Professional Wedding Officiants" Category Articles

Attention wedding officiants: Surprising survey reveals most couples want to sign a marriage license without a wedding ceremony, prefer fewer guests and a small ceremony, and are uncomfortable taking vows in front of a crowd. We unpack these results and more, in the American Marriage Ministries Spring 2022 Couples Survey.

Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriage license, virtual marriage laws, the legal age to get married in your state, and more.

Couples are rushing to book any wedding date they can get, as competition for traditional summer dates heats up. Wedding vendors call it 'panic booking' as the weekday wedding trend continues.

Tips for wedding officiants on creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ couples, with suggestions on pronoun use, gender neutral language, and what to include on questionnaires and outreach materials.

Everything you need to know to perform a wedding ceremony during Covid! Don't miss these posts on planning, communication, safety, inspiration, and more for virtual online weddings and small ceremonies.

Creative solutions and lingering questions emerge as wedding vendors express frustration and take action, and states loosen restrictions, during COVID struggle.

Step-by-step action plan for couples who want to get married during government shutdowns amidst the Coronavirus pandemic

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 Tennessee, our valuable officiant, and to be inclusive of the LGBTQ community

Discover where to get ordained online! Learn where and how to get ordained online with ease. Explore popular places and find the best option for you, based on where you live, your faith, and more. Let's get started!

How to determine your rates and what to charge for your professional officiant services

Bonnie became a wedding officiant through American Marriage Ministries and it changed her life. Learn how you can too!

Are first-time wedding officiants taking jobs away from professionals? Online ordination presents both threats and opportunities for professional wedding officiants.

AMM Ministers share why the got ordained online and how solemnizing weddings has changed their lives.

More couples than ever are asking friends and family to officiate their weddings, here's why!

Professional wedding officiant Matt McMurphy shares how he first was asked to perform a wedding for friends, and how that turned into a meaningful career.