AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG

Want to help others, celebrate love, and find a meaningful job – no degree required? Work as an ordained wedding officiant and marriage minister! It’s easy to get started and offers success at any age, whether you’re looking for, career, part time income, satisfying side job, or a spiritual calling.

This Friend Officiating wedding script makes it easy for a friend to officiate! Fill in the blanks for an officiant speech that's simple, short & sweet.

A look back at the AMM Ministers, wedding officiants and celebrants, engaged couples, and other professionals who contributed their time and ceremony expertise to the American Weddings blog this year. Thank you!

How to announce an unplugged wedding, for officiants! 7 sample scripts to include during your officiant housekeeping announcements to tell guests "no phones!" during the ceremony. Choose wording that's direct, sweet, funny, or casual, or give a shoutout to the professional wedding photographer.

American Marriage Ministries welcomes ordained minister number 900,000! We’re committed to providing legal ordination online and minister credentials valid and recognized in every US state and territory, along with wedding officiant training tools, sample wedding ceremony scripts, and wedding planning articles.

Curious how much it costs to get ordained and become a wedding officiant? Learn about free online ordination with American Marriage Ministries, how to purchase ministry credentials, government minister registration, and resources for training and supplies.

A simple wedding ceremony script for an older couple getting married later in life. Perfect for non traditional couples, and first, second, or third marriages, looking for something romantic with a touch of humor.

Learn how to start a website for your wedding officiant business or update your existing site, with helpful tips for what to include and a review of the easiest web building and hosting platforms with free and affordable options.

Common mistakes that every first-time officiant should avoid making on the wedding day. Steer clear of wedding fails, ceremony disasters, and misunderstandings with these 10 helpful tips, from delivering the wedding script to signing the marriage license.