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

YESTERDAY | 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.

A young bride and groom pose for a loving photo on their wedding day in Utah

3 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Utah?

How much does it cost to become an ordained minister online in Utah? Get ordained online free with AMM and learn about officiating a wedding in Utah!

Close up image shows polyamorous partners holding hands.

4 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2024

5 Unity Ceremonies for a Polyamorous Wedding with 3 or More Partners

Polyamorous wedding ideas! With tips for officiants on what to say when officiating a commitment ceremony vs poly marriage ceremony to keep things legal.

AMM Officiant Accelerator promotional image for the upcoming officiant training course in August

7 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2024

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is in San Francisco on 8/14!

AMM & IAPWO’s professional wedding officiant training event is in San Francisco on August 14, 2024. Don’t miss an affordable day of networking and education!

Antique dotprinted photo of paintings: Nun, a nun holds up a cross to ward off intruders at a convent, a dramatic antique painting

8 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.

Bride and groom stand with their humanist wedding celebrant after the ceremony outdoors, surrounded by friends and family on a sunny day

9 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2024

How to Become a Humanist Celebrant and What They Do

What is a humanist celebrant and how do you become one? Learn about online ordination as a humanist minister and officiate a humanist wedding for friends!

Bride and groom pose in wedding attire near the Eiffel Tower in Paris destination wedding

10 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2024

How to Get Married in Another Country in a Dreamy Destination Wedding

Dream of a destination wedding? How to get married abroad for US citizens, including marriage license advice, if you need to register your marriage and more!

An older woman in beautiful clothes sits in the sunshine outdoors, completing the AMM online minister ordination application on her tablet

11 DAYS AGO | 7.15.2024

Interfaith Minister Ordination for Wedding Officiants and Celebrants

How to become an interfaith minister and officiate a wedding with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries: Get started today!

A gavel and two gold wedding rings sit on a table next to someone filling out marriage paperwork. Symbolizing a change in marriage laws.

14 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2024

New Hampshire Child Marriage Ban in Effect in 2025

The New Hampshire child marriage law is in effect on Jan 1, 2025. What to know if you’re a wedding officiant or applying for a NH marriage license!

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Three women stand together happily symbolizing ordained AMM Ministers

15 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2024

We Ordain Women & Always Will - Why AMM Is Right For You

American Marriage Ministries supports women’s ordination! Learn why some people believe women can’t be pastors, plus a list of denominations that ordain women.

Newlweds pose with a happy smile outside in wedding attire and leather jackets, holding a small sign that says 'Just Eloped!'

16 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2024

The Knot Just Acquired Simply Eloped… What Are They Up To?

News that The Knot Worldwide purchased Simply Eloped is making waves in the wedding industry. What does it mean for officiants, vendors and weddings in general?

Bride and groom dance and play on the beach after their wedding ceremony in Puerto Rico. The groom has lifted the bride up in his arms and is twirling her around, she is laughing and holding out her arms

17 DAYS AGO | 7.9.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Puerto Rico to Officiate a We...

Learn the cost of legal online ordination to become a Puerto Rico wedding officiant! Compare popular places to get ordained, how to register, and more

The wedding officiant and bride embrace and laugh happily on the wedding day.

18 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in New York to Officiate a Wedding?

Learn the cost of legal online ordination to become a New York State wedding officiant! Compare popular places to get ordained, how to register, and more

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

22 DAYS AGO | 7.4.2024

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

Celebrate the AMM Ministers, staff, celebrities, and other rockstars that made this year's American Weddings blog AMAZING! Our 2023-2024 AMM Yearbook Recap

Funny image of a bride holding a chalkboard over her face, with a sad face drawn on it in chalk.

24 DAYS AGO | 7.2.2024

These Couples Regret Their Courthouse Wedding and Here’s Why

What happens at a courthouse wedding? Nothing good according to these couples! Decide if a civil ceremony is best for you with this real-world advice.

Two grooms hug outdoors on the wedding day in Virginia

25 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2024

New Virginia Marriage Equality Law Goes Into Effect Today

New Virginia marriage law protects same-sex, LGBTQ+, and interracial couples. See how the change impacts AMM Ministers and wedding officiants in Virginia.

Two grooms embrace and smile at each other on the wedding day

28 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2024

Virginia’s Child Marriage Ban in Effect Soon, Plus Protections for Marriage R...

Virginia marriage laws effective July 1, 2024 protect constitutional right to marry and ban child marriage by raising legal marriage age in Virginia

Newlyweds leave the San Francisco City Hall building in their wedding outfits, joined by their children.

29 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2024

These Couples Loved Their Courthouse Wedding & Here’s Why

The benefits of a courthouse wedding, from couples who married at city hall and have (almost) no regrets. Get the scoop on photos, the dress, cost, and more!

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