Newest AMM Blog Articles | Officiant Tips, Ceremony Planning, Wedding News, and More

Bride and groom stand in front of the wedding officiant, holding hands, while the officiant reads from the wedding ceremony script. They are in a lavish wedding venue, surrounded by the wedding party, friends, and family

475 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2024

I Officiated a Friend’s Wedding & Here’s How it Went…

Are you undecided about officiating a wedding for a friend? These stories from friends who stepped up as wedding officiant will convince you to say yes!

A bride stands in front of a vintage car on her wedding day wearing a white 1920s style wedding dress and feathery retro headband, in the background is the groom in a vest and dress shirt and slacks. A Gatsby theme wedding photo.

476 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2024

5 Ideas for a Gatsby Themed Wedding & Tips for the Officiant

Plan a decadent Great Gatsby themed wedding with these 5 fun 1920s inspired ideas, from the dress to the drinks!

A wedding officiant stands next to a groom and bride during a wedding ceremony

477 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2024

Man Criticizes GF for Using AI to Write Wedding Ceremony Script And I Think H...

A bride’s best friend used ChatGPT to write a wedding officiant script & Reddit disapproves. But is it really a wedding fail to officiate with help from AI?

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

480 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

481 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

482 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

483 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

484 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

487 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.

488 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"

489 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

494 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!

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.

495 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

497 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

498 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

501 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.

502 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

503 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!

AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG

BLOG CATEGORIES

TRENDING TAGS

Most Recent AMM Articles