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Honor a loved one who felt at home in the great outdoors with this meaningful nature-based funeral reading from John Muir. A meaningful reading for a memorial service, funeral, or wake.

American Marriage Ministries provides reputable, free, non denominational ordination online to people of all faiths, making it a good choice for Buddhist wedding officiants.

Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.

Will temporary marriages & 'short term' marriage contracts replace lifelong commitment? One relationship expert's prediction got us thinking about the future of matrimony - here's what it might look like!

A closer look at how new & increased tariffs might affect wedding vendors and couples planning a wedding, plus how to avoid higher costs in creative ways.

What do you do if your wedding officiant cancels? Click to see 3 actions you can take right now to avoid day-of wedding disasters, including having a friend get ordained online with AMM as a backup!

We spoke with TDCJ wedding officiant Yomayra Ramirez about helping couples through the process of a prison wedding, from paperwork to personal wedding vows.

Check out this metal-themed wedding at a Cannibal Corpse concert in Pittsburgh, including the custom wedding officiant script with Unleashing the Bloodthirsty lyrics!

Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage wedding vows.

Get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding & discover the benefits of independent ordination with AMM!

Buenas noticias: ¡Su ordenación AMM le permite oficiar matrimonios en cualquier lugar de Estados Unidos, sin importar dónde viva! Aprenda a oficiar en otros estados, trabajar como oficiante móvil, celebrar bodas de destino y mucho más.

Can ChatGPT predict the future of same-sex marriage in the US? Click to see what AI says about the odds of SCOTUS overturning Obergefell.

6 Creative gifts to celebrate a new minister's ordination service ✔ Click now to see our favorite items in the AMM store, from a custom satin stole or officiant binder, to a ceremony planning guide!

Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges

How much does it cost to be a bridesmaid? Click to see common expenses and average costs, from your dress to wedding gifts to travel.

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 matrimonio, incluidos qué estados permiten la ordenación en línea y la certificación/licencia de ministros en cada estado.

6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.

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, options, and more.