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

125 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 125 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Stock image shows the Tennessee state flag, with a red background, blue circle, and three white stars

2375 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.

4 Incredible Ceremonies Officiated By Friends and Family

2387 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.

5 Ways You Can Create Better Wedding Pictures

2404 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...

Why Are More Couples Getting Married by a Friend?

2404 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2019

Why Are More Couples Getting Married by a Friend?

A change in the way that Americans think about weddings and marriage is driving the trend of asking a friend to perform a wedding.

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?

2431 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

2437 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?

2443 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?

2446 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

2451 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

2459 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

2461 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

2470 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...

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