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

121 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 121 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Funny image of a man on a beach holding his hand up to block the sun, as if 'searching' for something -- a wedding officiant, perhaps?

2229 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2019

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Officiant

Follow these tips in order to choose a wedding officiant that reflects your values and beliefs.

5 Wedding Ceremony Gaffes, Blunders, and Mistakes to Avoid

2235 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2019

5 Wedding Ceremony Gaffes, Blunders, and Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid ruining your wedding ceremony by avoiding these five "ceremony killers."

Thinking About Having an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony?

2241 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2019

Thinking About Having an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony?

If you are thinking about having an unplugged wedding, consider these important facts.

Ceremony Writing: What Pieces Make Up a Wedding Ceremony?

2244 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2019

Ceremony Writing: What Pieces Make Up a Wedding Ceremony?

Learn the secrets of how to write an original wedding ceremony script, including and introduction and welcome, a wedding reading, vows and ring exchange, and...

Dealing with Family Dynamics: Your Guide to a Drama Free Wedding Ceremony

2249 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2019

Dealing with Family Dynamics: Your Guide to a Drama Free Wedding Ceremony

Here's a guide to dealing with family drama when it's time to plan your wedding ceremony.

AMM in the News: A “Licensed to Wed!” helps a couple create an inspired family-centric destination wedding in Florida

2257 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2019

AMM in the News: A “Licensed to Wed!” helps a couple create an inspired famil...

American Marriage Ministries was features in the Cascade Pioneer in an article about online ordination and destination weddings.

To Mic or Not to Mic, That is the Question

2259 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2019

To Mic or Not to Mic, That is the Question

What kind of microphone should you use for your wedding ceremony? That all depends on the kind of event, how many guests, and what sort of space you choose.

Close up image of a courthouse in Georgia, a stone building against a blue partly cloudy sky

2268 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2019

Why are Municipal Governments Cancelling Courthouse Weddings?

Courthouses across the US have stopped offering courthouse weddings in response to the Supreme Court decision on same-sex weddings. AMM went to Gainesville G...

Asked to Perform a Wedding Ceremony? Here’s Why You Should Say “Yes!”

2279 DAYS AGO | 2.19.2019

Asked to Perform a Wedding Ceremony? Here’s Why You Should Say “Yes!”

Are you wondering if you should officiate a wedding? Here's why you should say yes and how to prepare for a memorable ceremony.

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2294 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2019

AMM and IAPWO Announce Partnership to Promote Best Practices for Officiants

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) and the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) have agreed to work together to educate first...

Who Actually Writes the Wedding Ceremony?

2301 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2019

Who Actually Writes the Wedding Ceremony?

The best way to decide who will write your wedding ceremony is to meet early and talk about what kind of feeling and vibe you want to create.

Close up photo of a wedding officiant performing a handfasting ceremony, with the couple holding hands as a braided cord is wrapped around their wrists to symbolize their marriage

2307 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2019

How to Include Family and Friends In Your Wedding Ceremony

Here are some tips to get friends and family members involved in the wedding ceremony, from delivering a special wedding reading, joining in a ring warming, ...

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