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Fotografía de cerca de una novia y un novio intercambiando anillos de boda durante una hermosa ceremonia de boda legal, con el oficiante de pie en el fondo.

TODAY | 4.17.2025

Cómo Saber si su Oficiante Puede Realizar una Boda Legal

Aprenda quién puede oficiar legalmente una boda en su estado y cómo saber si un oficiante de bodas cumple con los requisitos para realizar su ceremonia de ma...

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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.

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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...

A promo image for the Officiant Accelerator Seattle event, showing details about the day and an arial photo of Seattle

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!

Two brides pose for a happy wedding photo with colorful fall trees in the background

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!

Stylized photo shows a toy plane next to a pair of gold wedding rings, symbolizing a destination wedding planning

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...

Close up of a bride signing her marriage license after the wedding ceremony

8 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025

Could a Name Change After Marriage Complicate Voting if SAVE Act Passes?

What does name change after marriage have to do with voting and the SAVE Act? A brief look at the bill being revisited in Congress this week.

A non denominational minister performs a wedding ceremony for two brides on a beautiful day outside

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...

Close up photo of a cat biting on wedding rings

9 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2025

If a Cat Was in Charge of Your Wedding Ceremony…

Cats in weddings? We love this trend! But be warned, here’s what might happen if you include your cat in your wedding ceremony (probably).

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10 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2025

How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister

Learn how to conduct an ordination service for new ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. Gather with friends, family members, your ...

A ghost bride walks down a dimly lit hallway on the wedding day

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...

Una joven novia coloca el anillo de bodas en la mano del novio durante una ceremonia secular no religiosa. El oficiante está detrás del novio y no se le ve con claridad. Ambos sonríen, lucen un vestido blanco y un traje oscuro, con pendientes y un estilo juvenil y alternativo.

14 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2025

¿Quién Puede Oficiar una Ceremonia de Boda No-Religiosa?

¿Busca un oficiante de boda no religioso? ¡Existen varias opciones excelentes para considerar al planificar una boda civil, secular o no religiosa!

A wedding officiant watches happily as a bride signs the marriage license and the groom watches, following an outdoor wedding ceremony

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.

Three people look at a laptop as one of them completes the ordination application to get ordained online

16 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2025

Online Ordination vs California’s Deputy Commissioner For a Day Program for W...

Which is best for a first time wedding officiant, getting ordained online in California or the Deputy Commissioner For a Day Program? Let’s take a look at co...

A couple hands a gift to their friend, asking them to officiate the wedding! Everyone is happy and smiling

17 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2025

The Best ‘Will You Be Our Officiant’ Gift for Having a Friend Officiate Your ...

How to ask someone to officiate your wedding in style? The AMM 'Will You Marry Us?' gift box makes popping the question easy and meaningful, with everything ...

A close up of a wedding cake with a floral frosting design

20 DAYS AGO | 3.28.2025

10 Traditional Wedding Cakes Served Around the World

Discover traditional wedding cake ideas from cultures around the world to honor your heritage, or to celebrate a multicultural wedding in a special way.

A young woman smiles while working on her laptop at home, completing the online ordination application to officiate a wedding

21 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2025

Online Ordination vs. Alaska’s One Day Marriage Commissioner Application

Which is best for officiating a wedding in Alaska, getting ordained online or the One Day Marriage Commissioner Application? Let’s take a look at cost, wait ...

A young woman sits on the couch at home, smiling and looking at her phone and laptop as she researches the best way to become a wedding officiant in Rhode Island

22 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2025

Online Ordination vs. One Day Marriage Officiant in Rhode Island for Weddings?

Which is best for officiating a wedding, getting ordained online or a Rhode Island one day marriage officiant certificate? Let’s take a look at cost, wait ti...

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