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Promotional collage shows the speakers for the wedding officiants training event in NYC for Officiant Accelerator

267 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2024

Join us for Wedding Officiant Training & Networking in NYC!

Don’t miss this fun wedding officiants training event in New York City on Sept 25, 2024! A full day of networking & educational classes hosted by AMM & IAPWO

Photo of presidental candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris standing with her step son Cole Emhoff and stepdaugher in law Greenley Littlejohn during their wedding ceremony. Kamala Harris is officiating the wedding at the cathedral while wearing a dark red dress and holding her wedding ceremony script

268 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2024

Kamala Officiated Stepson’s Wedding with the Best Advice!

Kamala Harris, wedding officiant! The VP officiated stepson Cole Emhoff’s wedding: Here’s her best marriage advice, officiant attire & support of gay marriage

Scene from a Comic Con, showing three people in cospay including a Corpse Bride

269 DAYS AGO | 8.21.2024

5 Tips for Getting Married at Comic Con

Dreaming of a nerdy wedding at Comic Con? 5 tips to plan a legal Comic Con wedding, plus comic book wedding ideas for a fun fandom filled celebration of love

Woman in an alternative white wedding dress does a backbend in the desert in Nevada at Burning Man, with the sun setting behind her

270 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2024

Burning Man Wedding: Can You Get Married at Burning Man?

Get married in a Burning Man Wedding! What to know to plan a legal wedding in Black Rock City, with Nevada marriage license & wedding officiant requirements

Two people stand on the beach drawing a heart in the sand with their toes

271 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2024

10 Nudist Wedding Ideas You’ll Love: Say Yes to the UnDress

10 fun ideas for nudist weddings, from nudist cruises and resorts to a themed wedding pinata, body paint wedding dresses, finding a wedding officiant and more

Close up photo of wedding rings and a gavel, symbolizing child marriage laws

274 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2024

Congress Takes a Closer Look at Child Marriage in the US

Congress considers a bill to study child marriage in US, may establish new state and federal policies & grants to assess, restrict or ban child marriage

A young woman looks up, pondering the best place to get ordained online. She's sitting on the couch in a cheerfully decorated living room with her laptop in front of her.

275 DAYS AGO | 8.15.2024

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

Online ordination is free in Tennessee with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online free with AMM & learn about officiating a wedding in Tennessee!

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"

276 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

Two brides walk arm in arm outside on the wedding day while sipping champagne and smiling

281 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2024

6 Pieces of Unconventional Wedding Advice for Modern Couples

Unconventional wedding ideas for nontraditional couples. Take this advice for a unique, one-of-a-kind, alternative wedding ceremony that suits you!

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Newlyweds pose happily outside of their camper van on a road trip wedding. The sun is setting and the light is golden and orange. The groom holds the bride in his arms.

282 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2024

A Road Trip Wedding is a Destination Wedding on the GO!

How to plan a road trip wedding for a destination wedding, adventure elopement, and honeymoon in one. If your looking for fun eloping ideas, this is it!

Close up shows groom and bride holding hands outdoors at the wedding ceremony, posing with their dog

284 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2024

Can Your Pet Be a Wedding Witness? Not Exactly…

Ask AMM: Can a dog's paw print be considered a witness signature? Can a pet be a witness on a marriage license? Get info on legal wedding witness requirements!

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

285 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.

Newlyweds pose excitedly after their wedding ceremony, making happy funny faces at the camera

288 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in West Virginia?

Online ordination is free in West Virginia with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online with AMM & learn how to become a wedding officiant in WV!

Close up of a bride and groom embracing on the wedding day.

289 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2024

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

Online ordination is free in Wisconsin with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online with AMM & learn how to become a wedding officiant in WI!

A young wedding officiant performs a wedding ceremony for an LGBTQ+ couple outdoors in the woods

290 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2024

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

Online ordination is free in Washington with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online free with AMM & learn about officiating weddings in Washington!

CLose up photo shows bride and groom wearing wedding attire and holding a small card that says Save the Date

291 DAYS AGO | 7.30.2024

Creative Save the Date Wording & Designs for Your Wedding

6 wedding Save the Dates examples with sample wording & fun designs! With links to free templates, save the dates vs invitations, and tips on when to send.

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

296 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.

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

298 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2024

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

Online ordination is free in Utah with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online free with AMM and learn about officiating a wedding in Utah!

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