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Articles by Lewis King

Lewis King

Lewis is AMM's executive director. He also wears other hats at AMM, like taking out the recycling, restocking the sparkling water, and watering the office plants.

127 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 127 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Texas Monthly Article Gives Behind the Scenes Peek at the Crazy Shit Wedding Photographers Saw This Year

Texas Monthly Article Gives Behind the Scenes Peek at the Crazy Shit Wedding Photographers Saw This Year

New 'Texas Monthly' article interviews photographers in pandemic-era TX weddings, sharing crazy stories & giving unique vendor perspective on COVID safety

How to Revise the (Bad) First Draft of a Wedding Ceremony

How to Revise the (Bad) First Draft of a Wedding Ceremony

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!

We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

American Marriage Ministries conducted a survey with officiants across the country, giving us unique and valuable insight into how American couples are planning and celebrating their weddings amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

American Marriage Ministries ordained our 750,000th minister today! Online ordination provides officiant training for friends and family members who want to perform marriage because wedding officiants celebrate love & love is love is love.

New restrictions on wedding ceremonies and receptions in Washington State

New restrictions on wedding ceremonies and receptions in Washington State

November 2020 WA Governor Inslee announced new restrictions on indoor gatherings, wedding receptions, and wedding ceremonies to last into December 2020 as COVID-19 cases rise and more states restrict wedding ceremonies

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it time to freak out?

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it time to freak out?

A nationwide survey found the role of the wedding officiant is changing as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. What does it mean for the future of officiants?

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada has become the first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution and protect LGBTQ couples

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Sex Marriage

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Sex Marriage

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court might mean for the future of same-sex marriage, marriage equality, and the LGBTQ+ community based on her past actions and comments.

Charities We’re Supporting This Month

Charities We’re Supporting This Month

American Marriage Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We support the arts, music and theater, environmental advocacy, news and education. See who we donated to October 2020! Get ordained and join us!

Minister Sam Heath performs a wedding for two grooms, who stand facing each other, holding hands.

When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Ministries

When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in marriage. AMM is a LGBTQ embracing church that believes all people are created equal.

Roll Out The Barrel: Washington State Loosens Wedding Reception Rules!

Roll Out The Barrel: Washington State Loosens Wedding Reception Rules!

Read how Washington State's new October 2020 social distancing rules will affect wedding planning, ceremonies, and receptions. Find out how to plan a safe, socially distanced wedding.

Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challenge Obergefell v Hodges

Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challenge Obergefell v Hodges

Will same-sex marriage remain protected once conservative judges take over the Supreme Court? American Marriage Ministries is committed to ensuring that all couples enjoy marriage equality.

Professional Wedding Officiant Certification Course

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Will You Marry Us? Gift Package

Who Will Officiate Your Wedding?

Choose Your Officiant with our "Will You Marry Us?" Gift Package.

Signature Wedding Officiant Package

Signature Wedding Officiant Package

Our premiere package contains everyting you need to officiate like a pro.

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

Timeless scripts and heartfelt vow inspiration to bring life to your ceremony.

Wedding Officiant Training

Wedding Officiant Training

Everything you need to know to officiate.

Read our sample wedding ceremony scripts online

Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Need inspiration? Check out our free ceremony scripts!

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