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News Articles
3 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2024
Updates to Utah’s Virtual Marriage Laws Are in Effect This Month
Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote marriage services in the state:...
5 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2024
New Utah Marriage Law Protects Interracial Couples, In Effect This Month
A new law that protects the right to marry in Utah regardless of race, ethnicity, and national origin went into effect earlier this month, on May 1st, 2024. ...
17 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2024
New ‘We Still Do!’ Vow Renewal Package in the AMM Store!
Say 'We Still Do!' with AMM's vow renewal package. Asked to officiate a vow renewal? Want to surprise your spouse with a cute anniversary 'proposal'? This gi...
Ceremony Planning Articles
9 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024
What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony
Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...
10 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2024
What is a Civil Marriage Ceremony? (Plus How to Find a Non-Religious Wedding ...
Learn the pros and cons of a civil marriage ceremony vs. a non-religious wedding ceremony, who officiates a civil ceremony, and advice on how to find a weddi...
11 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024
A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably
Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstit...
Religion and Rituals Articles
9 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024
What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony
Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...
11 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024
A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably
Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstit...
24 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2024
6 Hindu Wedding Rituals You Might See at a Big Indian Ceremony
Learn about popular Hindu wedding traditions you might see during a Hindu Indian marriage celebration! Including the Varmala or Jaimala, Kanyadana (Giving Aw...
Community Articles
2 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2024
Pastry Chef Officiates Epic Gay Wedding In a Cave, And It’s Just As Cool As I...
Meet AMM Minister & first-time Officiant Tonette Lawson, aka Chef Toni of Tesserts, and read about the epic queer wedding in a cave she officiated for daught...
6 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2024
The Best Anniversary Gift for Any Year, Whether It’s Your 1st or 50th
Looking for sweet wedding anniversary gift ideas? This unique vow renewal gift box is the perfect way to say ‘I’d marry you all over again!’ Pair it with a s...
25 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2024
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Online Officiant Courses from AMM!
Join AMM and expert wedding officiants from around the country for an exciting continuing-education course! These free online training classes are open to al...