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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
YESTERDAY | 4.16.2025
How to Spot Online Ordination Scams: Signs to Watch For
6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.
2 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2025
Changing Your Name After Marriage Isn’t Required: What to Know
Don't want to change your last name when you get married? Click to read the ins and outs of legal name change after marriage, including cost, requirements, o...
7 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2025
Destination Wedding? Don’t Forget a REAL ID as Deadline Approaches
Don't miss the REAL ID deadline! If you plan to attend a destination wedding in 2025, you'll need this new ID to fly. You won't get past the TSA checkpoint w...
Ceremony Planning Articles
6 DAYS AGO | 4.11.2025
7 Creative Autumn Equinox Wedding Ideas
Planning an Autumn Equinox wedding? Click for 7 creative fall wedding ideas to inspire your unforgettable day!
15 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025
How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?
Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.
30 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2025
3 Tips for Writing a Second Marriage Wedding Script
Read our top 3 writing tips to create a unique wedding ceremony script for second marriages, from making new wedding traditions to honoring a blended family.
Religion and Rituals Articles
13 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2025
How to Get Rid of Ghosts & Ward Off Evil Spirits at Weddings
How do you get rid of a ghost on the wedding day? From spitting to ward off evil spirits to wedding veils and ringing bells, here are 5 rituals to keep other...
44 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2025
Marriage Advice From 5 Ancient Gods & Goddesses
Fun marriage advice & wedding tips from the ancient Gods & Goddesses of Marriage, from Isis to Hera, Hathor, and more!
83 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025
Native American Wedding Vows & Readings
Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others
Community Articles
YESTERDAY | 4.16.2025
How to Spot Online Ordination Scams: Signs to Watch For
6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.
3 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2025
AMM's Officiant Accelerator Comes to Seattle May 2025!
AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training visits the PNW! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Seattle on May 20, 2025!
8 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025
Popular Places for Non Denominational Ordination Certificates Online
A helpful guide to decide where to get a non denominational ordination certificate online, comparing popular places to get ordained online free or for a smal...