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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.

127 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 127 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Photo shows several AMM employees, as well as AMM's CEO Lewis and founder Glen.

2581 DAYS AGO | 7.4.2019

Happy Birthday to Us: AMM Turns 10!

July 4th is most famous for... American Marriage Ministries celebrates another year of free ordination online with the support of our incredible ministers

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

2610 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

2622 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.

Why Are More Couples Getting Married by a Friend?

2639 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.

5 Ways You Can Create Better Wedding Pictures

2639 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...

New Hawaii Marriage Law lets Couples Declared Middle and Last Names

2654 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2019

New Hawaii Marriage Law lets Couples Declared Middle and Last Names

Hawaii's new marriage laws allows couples to choose any middle or last name

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?

2666 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

2672 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?

2678 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?

2681 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

2686 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

2694 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.

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