12 "Wedding Ceremony Planning" Category Articles

The endurance of group weddings is telling about what matters most to modern-day couples, and the challenges they face.

How to write, edit, & revise a wedding ceremony script until it shines, using suggestions from real AMM Ministers & Wedding Officiants. Because performing a wedding starts with a great script!

Learn how wedding officiants & couples help wedding photographers get a perfect first kiss photo. Step one, center yourself!

While no specific words are legally required in a wedding ceremony, couples still must make their Declaration of Intent and the officiant must make the Pronouncement. 

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 first ceremony. We cover local minister registration, rehearsal ceremonies, where to keep your wedding ceremony script and copies of the vows, and other important advice to help you avoid mistakes or disappointments.

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

American Marriage Ministries' most popular and best selling wedding officiant resources

Have you considered celebrating your wedding in a warehouse space? More couples than ever are choosing these great spaces.

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

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

Getting an early start on ceremony planning is the best way to eliminate stress from your wedding day.

Put some thought into the look and feel of your wedding so that you and your wedding planner have a shared vision for the cermony.