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What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Reg...

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Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

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Dark Love Poems & Wedding Readings for a Goth Inspired Ceremony

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Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

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10 Micro Wedding Ideas to Inspire An Intimate Ceremony
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3 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2021

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

Learn about the Wedding Officiant Registry in Delaware, the state’s ordained minister registration and licensing requirements, and how to legally marry peopl...

15 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2021

Raven-Symoné and Cardi B make LGBTQ+ wedding dreams come true on Cardi Tries ...

Raven Symone and Cardi B throw a stunning pop up wedding for two brides in celebration of National Coming Out Day on the latest episode of Cardi Tries. Read ...

20 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2021

Will the Mormon Church approve same sex marriages?

The Mormon Church opposes same-sex marriage, but a rising number of LGBT + members, including vocal Millennial and Gen Z members, could change that. A summar...
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Ceremony Planning Articles

4 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2021

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and...

5 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2021

Dark Love Poems & Wedding Readings for a Goth Inspired Ceremony

Planning or officiating a goth wedding? Use these deliciously dark love poems and lyrics as unique wedding readings or inspiration for wedding vows, for a no...

6 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2021

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

Create a unique unity ceremony for your wedding by Burying the Bourbon! This fun tradition is a staple at Southern weddings, with a touch of superstition and...
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Religion and Rituals Articles

12 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2021

Wiccaning Ceremony - A Guide to Welcoming a New Witch

A ‘wiccaning’ is the deeply joyful ritual celebration of welcoming a new Pagan into a spiritual community, with a promise and blessing to protect them agains...

14 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2021

Norse Runes for Wedding Altars, Rings, and Invitations - The Full Elder Futha...

The ancient magic of Norse runes is used in Viking weddings and other Pagan weddings and handfastings as blessing and protection. Add these runes from the El...

18 DAYS AGO | 10.7.2021

Viking Weddings: Magic, Swords, Runes, Ritual Sacrifice, and More

Learn about Viking wedding traditions, including wedding swords, blot rituals, Norse runes and spell casting, handfasting, cleansing rituals, what to wear, h...
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Recent AMM Minister Officiated Weddings

JEN AND AMY

Officiated by Ronald A Liomsa Latevola on October 16, 2021 in Pennsylvania

TRUE LOVE

Officiated by Tracy Kim Beane on October 09, 2021 in Texas

OIB BEACH WEDDING

Officiated by Susan Beach Forrester on October 16, 2021 in North Carolina

LADAWN/MARTZ

Officiated by Ronald A Liomsa Latevola on September 24, 2021 in Pennsylvania

Community Articles

33 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2021

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 ...

38 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2021

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...

112 DAYS AGO | 7.5.2021

Test Your Wedding Officiant Knowledge with AMM’s Online Quiz

Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of the wedding ceremony and the role of an ordained minister on the wedding day. Then brush up on your officiant ...
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