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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
TODAY | 7.13.2026
All About NYC Wedding Permits, Inspired by Taylor Swift & Kelce’s $160k Permit!
Learn when you need a wedding permit in NYC, how to apply, common permit types, costs, and what Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $160,000 permit reveals about...
28 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2026
New 48hr Marriage Waiting Period in Connecticut in 2026
Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.
28 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2026
Arizona Legislators Leave Loophole for Religious Discrimination Against Same-...
Arizona SB 1573 aims to restrict religious laws in courts but includes a marriage exception. AMM breaks down how this might impact marriage equality.
Ceremony Planning Articles
5 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2026
Sin licencia de matrimonio, no hay matrimonio… pero ¿tal vez un delito menor?
Conozca los riesgos legales para los oficiantes de bodas que realizan una ceremonia a sabiendas de que la pareja no tiene una licencia de matrimonio, y ¡qué ...
12 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2026
The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Unity Ceremony Ideas: All-In-One Resource
A complete guide to wedding unity ceremony ideas! Includes ceremony scripts and 'how-to' guides, for unity candle, unity sand, handfasting, and many more, wi...
14 DAYS AGO | 6.29.2026
How to Ask Bridesmaids 5 Important Questions (Plus Tips on Timing!)
Ready to ask your bridesmaids? Discover the best timeline, low-stress sample wording for awkward money talks, and 5 important questions to ask your crew early.
Religion and Rituals Articles
48 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2026
Baha'i Wedding Readings & Prayers on Marriage, Family, & Faith
Meaningful readings and prayers for a Baha'i wedding ceremony. (From selected texts: Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh.)
68 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2026
Besos entre primos: la popularidad y la controversia del matrimonio entre primos
Una breve introducción a las costumbres matrimoniales entre primos: ¿Es posible casarse con un primo hermano o segundo? ¿Qué tan común es esta práctica en Es...
117 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2026
Qué ponerse (y qué no ponerse) para un bautizo
¡Aprenda cómo vestir para un bautismo (como invitado, para realizar un bautismo o al ser bautizado) y cómo no vestir!
Community Articles
10 DAYS AGO | 7.3.2026
Celebrating 17 Years of American Marriage Ministries!
American Marriage Ministries is celebrating 17 years of free online ordination to officiate weddings and online training for wedding officiants, and a growin...
21 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2026
I’m Ordained, Now What? (Next Steps for New Ministers)
If you just became an ordained minister online, here's what to do next! Get ready to officiate a wedding by completing required legal steps, practicing the w...
91 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2026
Could the Barter System Reshape the Wedding Industry?
Can bartering reshape the wedding industry? Explore how Gen Z wedding vendors are trading services, plus the benefits and risks, and what it could mean for a...