Articles by Lewis King

117 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 117 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1744 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2019

Here’s the Latest on What’s Happening with Tennessee’s Online Ordination Ban

A court order has suspended Tennessee's law banning online ordination, find out what happens next here.

1752 DAYS AGO | 12.2.2019

Who's Laughing Now? – How to Use Humor in the Wedding Ceremony

Adding a little humor to your wedding ceremony is a great way to get balance and make everyone happy and comfortable, but it's important not to go overboard....

1766 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2019

Attention Couples: Want an Awesome Ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and wo...

Want an awesome wedding ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and open communication with your wedding officiant. It's that simple!

A photo taken during AMM's in person ordination tour in Tennessee, shows a line of people at a desk where AMM staff are completing the ordination process.

1769 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.

1784 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.

1791 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...

1792 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

1794 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!

1799 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...

1800 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!"

1811 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...