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New Hampshire’s new Marriage Officiant License & what it means for AMM Ministers

New Hampshire offers a new special marriage officiant license for non-ordained individuals. Here’s a look at the rules for minister registration in the state, along with what application to complete and what credentials you may need ahead of the wedding ceremony.

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 800,000th minister!

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 800,000th minister!

American Marriage Ministries welcomes it’s 800,000th ordained minister! We’re committed to providing legal online ordination and minister credentials, valid and recognized in every US state and territory, along with wedding officiant training tools, ceremony scripts, and articles.

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The Oathing Stone: A Modern Twist on a Traditional Scottish Unity Ceremony

How to plan & perform an Oathing Stone Ceremony, including vows and sample script for modern or traditional weddings. This versatile unity ritual from Scotland can be used with blessing stones, wedding altars, or on its own for a memorable day!

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Include Loved Ones in Your Wedding With a Stone Blessing Ceremony

A stone blessing ceremony and wishing stones are a magical way to involve friends and family members in your wedding ceremony. This unique blessing stones unity ritual is perfect for spiritual and non-denominational weddings, Wiccan and Pagan weddings, or for non-religious weddings as a way for friends and family members to show their support for your new marriage.

Wedding on a plane - Indian couple marry midair to dodge COVID restrictions but trouble follows

Wedding on a plane - Indian couple marry midair to dodge COVID restrictions but trouble follows

An Indian couple booked a passenger jet to host a 160 person wedding midair, defying local COVID restrictions. The SpiceJet flight crew, couple, and guests all face repercussions. Plus: couples get creative amid a wedding venue shortage! Ideas and inspiration for your wedding.

What is a Marriage Certificate? (And How to Fill One Out)

What is a Marriage Certificate? (And How to Fill One Out)

Commemorate a friend or family member’s wedding with a decorative marriage certificate, and show them that you loved being their wedding officiant! These keepsake certificates make a perfect gift for newlyweds. Learn how to fill out a marriage certificate, including the couple's name, the date and location of the wedding, and any witnesses or special guests that attended the ceremony.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

Ceremony Inspiration: Bishop Michael Curry’s Royal Wedding Sermon on the Power of Love

Ceremony Inspiration: Bishop Michael Curry’s Royal Wedding Sermon on the Power of Love

Read the full transcript of Bishop Michael Curry’s wedding sermon for Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s modern ceremony, with inspiring words on the power of love.

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Add one of these Cicada love poems to your outdoor wedding ceremony

Is your outdoor wedding ceremony scheduled during cicada season? Why not embrace it with one of these love poems!

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Platonic Marriage: Why Friends Say ‘I Do’ & How to Officiate These Unconventional Ceremonies

With platonic marriages on the rise, learn about why best friends get married, whether platonic marriage is legal, and how to officiate these unconventional non traditional ceremonies.

Would you let an Artificial Intelligence write your wedding ceremony?

Would you let an Artificial Intelligence write your wedding ceremony?

Now that Artificial Intelligence can write natural sounding language, will AI generated wedding ceremony scripts be next? What will vows look like when they’re written by an algorithm? Will wedding officiants hire new robot sidekicks? Let's find out!

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Wedding Officiants: Tips for Calling the County Clerk's Office (Especially if You're Nervous!)

Your local county clerk or marriage bureau official is a valuable resource, especially if you’re a newly ordained minister or first time wedding officiant. We answer all of your questions on registration, marriage licenses, and more!

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Meditation for Ministers: What is Grounding?

Learn about a mindfulness technique called grounding that can help busy ministers and wedding officiants stay present during stressful days -- even when brides and grooms test their patience during ceremony prep!

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Officiate a Micro Wedding Like a Pro: Know Your Audience

3 questions that will help you officiate a micro wedding and write a wedding ceremony script like a pro: Know your audience!

Write a Ceremony Fit For Royalty With Inspiration From Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Wedding Transcript

Write a Ceremony Fit For Royalty With Inspiration From Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Wedding Transcript

Add some royal inspiration to your wedding ceremony script! We review Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christian wedding transcript for wedding officiants and ordained ministers everywhere, in honor of their 10 year anniversary.

Can Couples Ask Their Wedding Officiants And Other Vendors If They’ve Been Vaccinated Against COVID?

Can Couples Ask Their Wedding Officiants And Other Vendors If They’ve Been Vaccinated Against COVID?

Couples will be asking wedding officiants and other wedding professionals if they’ve been vaccinated against COVID this summer. Learn what to expect and how to respond.

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