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!

1847 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.

1858 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...

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1869 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2019

America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!

Get ordained online with AMM to serve your community & practice your faith on your own terms. Become an ordained minister & learn about officiating a wedding!

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.

1880 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.

1896 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2019

You Only Get One Shot at a Wedding Ceremony… Be Prepared!

Getting an early start on ceremony planning is the best way to eliminate stress from your wedding day.

Close up shows a wedding officiant straightening his tie before the wedding ceremony. He wears a light gray suit jacket, white button up shirt with a collar, and a peach colored tie.

1919 DAYS AGO | 7.6.2019

What to Wear (and Not Wear) as a Wedding Officiant

Learn what clothes to wear when officiating a wedding, depending on the couple and the kind of wedding.

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1950 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2019

An Open Letter to Members of the Tennessee Legislature

An open letter from American Marriage Ministries to the Tennessee legislature protesting a restrictive new marriage law.

1962 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2019

4 Incredible Ceremonies Officiated By Friends and Family

Every year, more Americans choose friends and family members to officiate weddings, here are there stories.

1979 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2019

5 Ways You Can Create Better Wedding Pictures

Learn how to plan your wedding ceremony to ensure great photos of the couple. Wedding officiants need to plan ahead and know what to wear, where to stand, an...