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

112 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 112 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



How Online Ordination Facilitates Marriage Equality in Rural America

1715 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2019

How Online Ordination Facilitates Marriage Equality in Rural America

Online ordination allows non traditional couples to find ministers that wont discriminate against them but some lawmakers are trying to change that

A woman holds out a surprise gift box wrapped in a red ribbon, presenting a gift to her friend who is covering her eyes with her hands.

1730 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2019

My Friends Asked Me to Officiate their Wedding - What Should I Do?!

Learn about what ordination means, and how getting ordained with American Marriage Ministries empowers you to practice spirituality on your own terms.

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministries)

1737 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2019

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministr...

every wedding professional should get ordained with American Marriage Ministries because you never know when the minister will get sick, or lost, or back out...

Going Pro: How Much Should I Charge as a Wedding Officiant?

1738 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2019

Going Pro: How Much Should I Charge as a Wedding Officiant?

How to determine your rates and what to charge for your professional officiant services

What is a Wedding Officiant and How Do You Become One?

1740 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2019

What is a Wedding Officiant and How Do You Become One?

Bonnie became a wedding officiant through American Marriage Ministries and it changed her life. Learn how you can too!

Are First-Time Wedding Officiants Hurting Professionals? Here’s How to Adapt to Online Ordination.

1745 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2019

Are First-Time Wedding Officiants Hurting Professionals? Here’s How to Adapt ...

Are first-time wedding officiants taking jobs away from professionals? Online ordination presents both threats and opportunities for professional wedding off...

Wedding Ceremony Vibes: Flow and Emotion Management

1746 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2019

Wedding Ceremony Vibes: Flow and Emotion Management

Creating a wedding ceremony is like telling a story, learn how to create flow so that guests stay engaged.

Emoji of a woman with dark hair and a purple shirt holding her hand up to her forehead to express dismay at a mistake... like saying, "UGH" or "DOH!"

1757 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2019

Did I Just Say That? -- 3 Ways to Handle Wedding Ceremony Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes, even wedding officiants! But don't let that throw your wedding ceremony off course. Follow these three tips for first time wedding o...

Start & End Well - Opening & Closing Words in a Wedding Ceremony

1768 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2019

Start & End Well - Opening & Closing Words in a Wedding Ceremony

The first and last words are the most important part of a wedding ceremony, learn why!

Good News Alert: Virginia Counties Remove Racist Language From Marriage Application!

1775 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2019

Good News Alert: Virginia Counties Remove Racist Language From Marriage Appli...

Virginia will no longer require couples to disclose their race when applying for marriage licenses.

A woman in a formal long-sleeve pink shirt looks off to the side with a nervous or anxious expression on her face, she's grimacing in a concerned way. She is against a pink background.

1786 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2019

Breathe in, Breathe Out: Calming Brides' and Grooms' Nerves

Attention wedding officiants: If the bride or groom are nervous before the wedding ceremony, these tips will help calm their nerves and ensure that the weddi...

Close up photo shows a groom in a dark blue suit placing a wedding ring on the bride's finger during the wedding ceremony. She wears a white wedding dress.

1808 DAYS AGO | 8.14.2019

Co-Officiating a Wedding Ceremony: The More the Marrier? 

If you want to have more than one person officiate your wedding, it's important to plan ahead and consider these important tips.

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