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Articles by Natasha Anakotta

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Natasha Anakotta

Natasha is passionate about promoting marriage equality, and encouraging couples to celebrate in a way that’s authentic and unique. Aside from weddings, she enjoys Star Wars, true crime podcasts, and eating macarons by the dozen.

32 Articles by Natasha Anakotta

Check out these 32 articles written by Natasha Anakotta, Guest Contributor at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Una pareja de recién casados ​​se abraza en la orilla. Detrás de ellos, el océano y un gran crucero a lo lejos.

Guía para oficiantes de bodas que desean celebrar bodas en destinos y cruceros

Aprenda cómo oficiar una boda en un crucero y qué requieren los operadores de cruceros para realizar legalmente una boda de destino.

El oficiante de la boda hace gestos y sonríe mientras lee el guión de la ceremonia durante una boda al aire libre.

Cómo Oficiar Una Boda Por Primera Vez

Aprenda a celebrar una boda por primera vez, desde la ordenación en línea hasta la firma del certificado de matrimonio. Una guía paso a paso para nuevos oficiantes, ministros y amigos o familiares a quienes se les ha pedido que casen a sus seres queridos.

3 Ways to Thank Wedding Officiants (That Don't Cost You a Thing)

3 Ways to Thank Wedding Officiants (That Don't Cost You a Thing)

Need the perfect gift for your wedding officiant? Looking for a way to say thank you that won't break the bank? These 3 ideas are creative, easy, and free ways to show your appreciation.

Product image of AMM's gift box packaging, with the AMM logo of two gold rings and three blue stars, with the name 'American Marriage Ministries' printed below. A white product box against a bright yellow background

NEW! AMM Packaging for Two of Our Most Popular Gift Boxes

AMM's Signature Wedding Officiant Package and Will You Marry Us? Gift Box have new packaging! These boxes are packed with everything you need to officiate a wedding, and to ask a friend of family member to be your wedding officiant. From our Officiant Stole to your ordained minister credentials.

NEW Product Announcement: Handfasting, From Ancient Rituals to Modern Ceremonies

NEW Product Announcement: Handfasting, From Ancient Rituals to Modern Ceremonies

Introducing our newest ceremony planning guide! A creative ‘how-to’ book that explores ancient Pagan traditions, the marriage rite, and how to add the magic of handfasting into modern wedding and commitment ceremonies. Rooted in history and accompanied by colorful illustrations, detailed instructions, sample wedding ceremony scripts, Pagan holidays to help you choose a date, a lucky lunar guide, the meaning of colors, tips for writing your own vows, and much more!

NEW Product Announcement: Custom Wood Certificate Frame

NEW Product Announcement: Custom Wood Certificate Frame

There's a new product in the AMM store! These sleek, high-quality custom wood frames protect and display your ordination certificate and minister credentials, or showcase a commemorative wedding certificate, handfasting, or commitment ceremony certificate to create a thoughtful gift!

A wedding officiant reads from the wedding script, gesturing and smiling during outdoor ceremony

How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time

Learn how to perform a wedding for the first time, from getting ordained online to signing the marriage license! A step-by-step guide for new officiants, ministers, and friends or family who have been asked to marry their loved ones.

Signature cocktails, fashion shows & electric violins -- the Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza virtual show brought it all

Signature cocktails, fashion shows & electric violins -- the Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza virtual show brought it all

The Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza showed us how hot virtual wedding planning expos and bridal shows can be. And now we can’t wait for more!

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.

Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that require registration to perform marriage)

Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that require registration to perform marriage)

Will Oklahoma still require wedding officiants to register with the county clerk in 2021? Learn which states require licensing and minister registration.

AMM’s “Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony” empowers couples to plan authentic ceremonies in 2021 and beyond

AMM’s “Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony” empowers couples to plan authentic ceremonies in 2021 and beyond

"Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony" is the latest one-of-a-kind guide for planning a one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony - brought to you by American Marriage Ministries and ordained AMM Minister and pro wedding officiant 'Officiant Amber' Olsen

Professional Wedding Officiant Certification Course

Learn from the Pros to Officiate with Confidence!

Will You Marry Us? Gift Package

Who Will Officiate Your Wedding?

Choose Your Officiant with our "Will You Marry Us?" Gift Package.

Signature Wedding Officiant Package

Signature Wedding Officiant Package

Our premiere package contains everyting you need to officiate like a pro.

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

Timeless scripts and heartfelt vow inspiration to bring life to your ceremony.

Wedding Officiant Training

Wedding Officiant Training

Everything you need to know to officiate.

Read our sample wedding ceremony scripts online

Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Need inspiration? Check out our free ceremony scripts!

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