Articles by Lewis King

What kind of microphone should you use for your wedding ceremony? That all depends on the kind of event, how many guests, and what sort of space you choose.

Courthouses across the US have stopped offering courthouse weddings in response to the Supreme Court decision on same-sex weddings. AMM went to Gainesville GA to investigate.

Are you wondering if you should officiate a wedding? Here's why you should say yes and how to prepare for a memorable ceremony.

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) and the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) have agreed to work together to educate first-time wedding officiants on how to perform wedding ceremonies, and to raise public awareness about the important role that professional wedding officiants play in the special events industry

The best way to decide who will write your wedding ceremony is to meet early and talk about what kind of feeling and vibe you want to create.

Here are some tips to get friends and family members involved in the wedding ceremony, from delivering a special wedding reading, joining in a ring warming, handfasting, or stone blessing ceremony, to offering a blessing, to officiating the ceremony itself, and more!

These simple steps will help you perform a wedding ceremony with confidence, try this three minute practice to overcome your fear of public speaking.

More couples are choosing unconventional gender roles for their wedding parties, this article explains the history behind this trend, and gives planning tips.

There are a million ways that things can go wrong during a wedding ceremony, but effective communication and planning will ensure that the couple and their officiant aren't part of the problem.

Is your wedding ceremony modern, or traditional? Making and understanding that distinction will allow you to choose the right words for your wedding ceremony.

The best way to make your wedding ceremony personalized is to ask the couple the right questions about their relationship, and to avoid making it feel like a "toast" or a "roast."

Including pets in your wedding ceremony is fun and makes for great pictures and memories, but it's important to be prepared for unexpected developments!