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Two photos, on the left is a headshot of actor Matthew Modine smiling at the camera, and on the right is Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi embrace at a party

3 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2024

New Photo of Matthew Modine Officiating Millie Bobby Brown’s Second Wedding!
Bride practicing yoga on the wedding day in wedding dress

4 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2024

Yoga for Your Wedding Day (With Poses for the Officiant!)
Close up image of the dark blue wedding officiant folio custom made by American Marriage Ministries

6 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2024

A Simple & Elegant Wedding Officiant Script Holder

Bride and groom stand outside the church covering their head and laughing as guests throw rice

10 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024

The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
The Matron of Honor and Maid of Honor hug a bride on the wedding day. The MOHs wear purple dresses, the bride is in a white gown. Everyone is happy and smiling and they look very close and loving.

11 DAYS AGO | 9.25.2024

Matron of Honor vs Maid of Honor (& Why You Need BOTH!)
Bride looks loving at her groom while reciting her wedding vows during the marriage ceremony. She wears a white lace wedding dress, he is facing away from the camera, toward her, in a light red suit jacket

12 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2024

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Her
Stylized symbolic photo of a wedding cake topper resting on a laptop to symbolize online marriage ceremonies and virtual weddings

13 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2024

Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know
Groom reads his vows to bride during the outdoor wedding ceremony, it's a touching and loving photo

16 DAYS AGO | 9.20.2024

Declaration of Intent vs Vows (When Wedding Wording Counts)
A photo of the White House with a rainbow color tiny superimposed over it to symbolize LGBTQ rights and gay marriage in the US

17 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2024

What Donald Trump & Kamala Harris Say About Gay Marriage
Close up of two grooms showing off their beautiful wedding rings

18 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024

Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii

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19 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2024

Cold Feet? This Man Will Destroy Your Wedding for You, for a Fee
Close up photo of a young girl bride wearing a wedding ring, her hands are resting in her lap and she is wearing a white dress.

20 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2024

How Common is Child Marriage in California? A Count is Coming
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Two photos, on the left is a headshot of actor Matthew Modine smiling at the camera, and on the right is Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi embrace at a party

3 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2024

New Photo of Matthew Modine Officiating Millie Bobby Brown’s Second Wedding!

New photos show how Stranger Things actor Matthew Modine officiated Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's second wedding in Italy in July!

A photo of the White House with a rainbow color tiny superimposed over it to symbolize LGBTQ rights and gay marriage in the US

17 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2024

What Donald Trump & Kamala Harris Say About Gay Marriage

Quotes from Kamala Harris & Donald Trump on same-sex marriage & marriage equality: We gathered statements from the presidential candidates to compare them!

Close up of two grooms showing off their beautiful wedding rings

18 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024

Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii

Statewide ballots in California and Hawaii would remove same-sex marriage bans from their state constitutions. (Prop 3 / marriage equality)

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Bride and groom stand outside the church covering their head and laughing as guests throw rice

10 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024

The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings

Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.

The Matron of Honor and Maid of Honor hug a bride on the wedding day. The MOHs wear purple dresses, the bride is in a white gown. Everyone is happy and smiling and they look very close and loving.

11 DAYS AGO | 9.25.2024

Matron of Honor vs Maid of Honor (& Why You Need BOTH!)

Discover the difference between a Maid of Honor vs Matron of Honor, their usual duties leading up to a wedding day & why you might want to have both!

Stylized symbolic photo of a wedding cake topper resting on a laptop to symbolize online marriage ceremonies and virtual weddings

13 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2024

Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know

Get married online from any state with this updated advice for 2024 & 2025! Say YES to a virtual wedding with AMM’s tips for getting married online legally.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Bride and groom stand outside the church covering their head and laughing as guests throw rice

10 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024

The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings

Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.

Two brides laugh together and sip pomegranate cocktail on their wedding day after a Pagan wedding in the garden

73 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2024

Wedding Ideas to Honor Hera Goddess of Marriage

Plan a pagan wedding ceremony that honors Hera Goddess of Marriage and receive Hera’s blessing! 5 Pagan wedding ideas and traditions for the marriage rite.

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80 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2024

11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism

A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.

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Community Articles

Close up image of the dark blue wedding officiant folio custom made by American Marriage Ministries

6 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2024

A Simple & Elegant Wedding Officiant Script Holder

This professional wedding officiant binder/padfolio can hold a wedding ceremony script, clergy ID card, ink pens, minister credentials, marriage license & more.

A promotional image showing a woman holding a copy of Handfasting, next to the words 'Your must-have handfasting guide! for soon-to-weds and wedding officiants"

53 DAYS AGO | 8.14.2024

You Need This Illustrated Handfasting Ceremony Guide!

A handfasting wedding planning book! Written for couples & officiants with tips on how to officiate a handfasting, handfasting vows, Pagan wedding altars & more

Close up shows a bride in a white wedding dress smiling while holding a miniature Schnauzer, wearing a cute tuxedo and bowtie as his dog ring bearer outfit

62 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2024

Anonymous Officiant: Dog Ring Bearer Steals Show – and Hearts

This funny dog ring bearer story will have you smiling for days! Plus tips from a wedding officiant on how to include your dog in your wedding.

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