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7 Alternatives to Walking Down the Aisle

7 Alternatives to Walking Down the Aisle

7 fun alternatives to the wedding processional & traditional walk down the aisle - from two aisles, to walking alone, walking as a group, hanging out backstage, forming a circle, or not walking down the aisle at all!

Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Checklist

Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Checklist

A last minute day-of checklist for wedding officiants! What to do right before delivering a wedding ceremony & performing marriage to avoid mishaps, mistakes, and accidents!

6 Wedding Trends We Love For 2021

6 Wedding Trends We Love For 2021

Smaller, greener, more colorful, and more charitable: 6 trends for 2021 that show the wedding industry is changing not just for good, but for the better!

A puppy helps with a proposal! Plus how to involve pets in your wedding ceremony

A puppy helps with a proposal! Plus how to involve pets in your wedding ceremony

An Ohio couple gets engaged with the help of an adorable puppy, plus ways to include your dogs, cats, bunnies, and other pets in your wedding ceremony.

Let’s Talk Self-Solemnizing Weddings!

Let’s Talk Self-Solemnizing Weddings!

Can you marry yourself in a self-uniting ceremony? Find out the marriage laws in your state to plan a self-solemnizing elopement, microwedding, or cozy private wedding

Delivering Your Script at the Ceremony

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!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony

Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony

Keep your wedding short, sweet, simple, and safer with a teeny-tiny covid-era DIY elopement ceremony.

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.

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Bride Or Groom MIA On The Wedding Day? Here’s What To Do!

Professional officiants answer the question: What if a bride or groom doesn’t show up or is running late? If you’re performing a wedding for the first time or new to officiating, use these helpful suggestions to get started.

This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disagree

This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disagree

AMM takes a swing at a Miss Manners letter, regarding wedding planning, family involvement, and creating the ceremony or reception of a couple’s dreams.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Wondering how to apply for a marriage license during the covid coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. Marriage laws vary by state and even county, but we can help.

Sequel Weddings: What to Expect From a Couple’s Second Ceremony

Sequel Weddings: What to Expect From a Couple’s Second Ceremony

Sequel weddings & second ceremonies are trending in 2021- a creative solution to Covid gathering restrictions, postponement, & pandemic risk. Here’s how to plan & officiate one & what to expect.

Last Minute Wedding: Officiating a Ceremony on Short Notice, or Same Day!

Last Minute Wedding: Officiating a Ceremony on Short Notice, or Same Day!

Learn how to officiate a last minute or same-day wedding ceremony: Not all weddings come with months of planning. Say yes to officiating a last minute elopement, short notice ceremony, or same day wedding! This skill will also make you a great choice as a backup officiant and wedding day hero. Follow these simple steps, including online ordination, minister registration, sample wedding ceremony scripts, what to wear, how to pronounce the couple, sign the marriage license, and more.

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Write a Wedding Ceremony Using a Classic Story Arc

Wedding ceremonies should tell a story! Use classic story structure to write a ceremony script with the power of timeless fairy tales & Hollywood happy endings.

How Wedding Officiants Save the Day When There’s a Sudden Change in Venue

How Wedding Officiants Save the Day When There’s a Sudden Change in Venue

What happens when a wedding venue cancels or closes unexpectedly? Learn how wedding officiants save the day for couples by updating the ceremony, unity ritual, wedding attire, and more.

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