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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.

Check out these 116 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

116 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 116 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Close up photo shows a man in military fatigues holding a white USPS Priority Mail box full of gifts and personal mementos, there are red and white stripes of the American flag behind him

1566 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2020

Attempts to gut the United States Postal Service will destroy small businesse...

The USPS is a lifeline for small businesses. Letting this institution fail is an attack on small enterprise by wall street crooks that are hell bent on makin...

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want to include in your wedding ceremony and more!

1571 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2020

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want t...

Before you start writing your wedding ceremony script, take a moment to read about the different components, and how the combine to create a wedding ceremony...

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

1573 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2020

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

Some states are now allowing couples to get married online. California, New York, Illinois and other states have passed emergency measurers allowing couples ...

New York releases virtual wedding rules, wedding officiants can now perform video wedding ceremonies (UPDATED)

1594 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2020

New York releases virtual wedding rules, wedding officiants can now perform v...

Read the text and details for the New York Governor's order allowing couples to get married by video during the COVID-19 shutdown.

New York to allow virtual wedding ceremonies and grant marriage licenses remotely

1596 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2020

New York to allow virtual wedding ceremonies and grant marriage licenses remo...

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 shutdown, New York State will allow virtual courthouse weddings, letting clerks marry couples over the internet instead o...

Hawaii Shuts Down Virtual Wedding Ceremonies, Requires Couple and Officiant to Be Physically Present

1597 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2020

Hawaii Shuts Down Virtual Wedding Ceremonies, Requires Couple and Officiant t...

Hawaii's department of health has issued a warning that virtual wedding ceremonies are not legal, and that the couple and officiant must be physiscally prese...

Couples aren’t cancelling! Wedding officiants play an important role in helping couples get married under lockdown conditions.

1601 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2020

Couples aren’t cancelling! Wedding officiants play an important role in helpi...

Despite the COVID-19 most couples are still getting married with smaller ceremonies, presenting an opportunity for wedding officiants to help create memorabl...

Want to become a marriage officiant online? Let’s get started right away…

1609 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2020

Want to become a marriage officiant online? Let’s get started right away…

If you want to become a marriage officiant online, just follow these four easy steps to get ordained and officiate weddings.

The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…

1611 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2020

The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…

Companies are using fear to sell virtual alternatives to in-person activities, but when it comes to wedding ceremonies, there's no substitute for the real deal.

American Marriage Ministries is Still Open during the COVID-19 Shutdown. You can still get ordained and get your documents -- we're just working from home!

1619 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2020

American Marriage Ministries is Still Open during the COVID-19 Shutdown. You ...

American Marriage Ministries is still open and offering online ordination and ordination credentials during the COVID-19 shutdown in compliance with CDC and ...

“Should I officiate my granddaughter's wedding?” What to ask yourself if you have been asked to officiate

1635 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2020

“Should I officiate my granddaughter's wedding?” What to ask yourself if you ...

If someone has asked you to officiate their wedding, it's because they recognize your ability to help them tell their story and create a memorable experience.

A wedding officiant presides over a wedding ceremony, holding a microphone up to speak, while the bride and groom hold hands and smile happily. Beside them is the best man, who watches with a smile.

1648 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2020

Wedding Officiant Do's & Don't's

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 f...

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