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Articles by Natasha Anakotta

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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.

Check out these 29 articles written by Natasha Anakotta, Guest Contributor at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

29 Articles by Natasha Anakotta

Check out these 29 articles written by Natasha Anakotta, Guest Contributor at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



1887 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

1893 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, ...

Photo of men and a woman standing outside posing for the wedding party photo, they are wearing coordinating suits and dress shirts for a wedding

1905 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2019

Bridesmen and Groomsmaids: Tips for Planning an Unconventional Wedding Ceremony

More couples are choosing unconventional gender roles for their wedding parties, this article explains the history behind this trend, and gives planning tips.

Close up photo of two women high-fiving and laughing, while seating together at a table. In the background, another woman watches happily, holding a pen. There is an open notebook in front of her, implying that she's been working on the wedding ceremony outline with these two brides.

1934 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2018

Writing Tips: It’s Personal… Putting the “You” into a Wedding Ceremony

The best way to make your wedding ceremony personalized is to ask the couple the right questions about their relationship, and to avoid making it feel like a...

A newly married bride and groom stand embracing on the shore. Behind them, the ocean, and a large cruise ship in the distance.

1957 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2018

A Wedding Officiant's Guide to Performing Destination and Cruise Ship Weddings

Learn how to officiate a cruise ship wedding and what cruise ship operators require to legally perform a destination wedding.

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