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A new look for lavender marriage: Friends make food in the kitchen laughing and smiling together.

29 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2024

Why Lavender Marriage is Making a Modern Comeback

Lavender Marriage is being redefined as young people discover the benefits of legally marrying a platonic life partner.

Two photos of Britney Spears, screenshots from her recent Instagram post, laid side by side with an icon drawing of wedding rings to symbolize her solo marriage, wedding to herself

30 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2024

Britney Spears Marries Herself as ‘Solo-Marriage’ Trend Continues

Britney Spears is the latest celebrity to embrace 'solo marriage' as the sologamy trend continues. Discover other celebrities who have married themselves in ...

Illustration of bride and groom standing in front of the wedding altar with the wedding officiant during a sunny beach wedding in Puerto Rico

31 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2024

Easy Guide to Puerto Rico Wedding Officiant Registration

Step-by-step guide to minister registration for wedding officiants in Puerto Rico. It just got easier to perform a wedding in Puerto Rico, with help from Ame...

bride stands on a crescent moon in a stylized photo shoot

34 DAYS AGO | 10.18.2024

How to Choose the Best Moon Phase for Your Wedding Ceremony

Learn moon phase meanings for the best wedding date, including new moon & full moon wedding symbolism, with rituals to harness moon magic in your marriage.

Photo collage shows several DIY dresses that are described in the article

36 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2024

5 Weird & Unusual DIY Wedding Dresses You Don’t Want to Miss!

DIY wedding dresses that are delightfully weird and wonderfully unusual: Don’t miss this unique dress designs!

Two photos side by side with Flavor Flav and Taylor Swift

38 DAYS AGO | 10.14.2024

Will Flavor Flav Be Taylor Swift’s Wedding Officiant?

Flavor Flav wants to officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. Will Flav be chosen as wedding officiant for this all star ceremony? We hope so!

Bride and groom hold hands, close photo in black and white.

41 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2024

Love Prevails: 10 Weddings that Hurricane Helene & Milton Couldn’t Stop

These resilient couples and their communities overcame great hardships following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in order to get married. Read about th...

Bride eating a hamburger, represents couples choosing McDonald's weddings

42 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2024

How McDonald’s is Cornering the Wedding Market

Get married at McDonald’s? Yes! Young couples around the world are choosing a low-stress, affordable McDonald’s wedding over traditional venues.

Red, green, yellow stripe rastafarian colors heart painted on brick wall

43 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2024

What to Expect at a Rastafarian Wedding & Marriage Ceremony

Learn about Rastafarian wedding traditions, marriage customs & what Rastafarians believe about marriage! Plus how to find a Rastafarian officiant / wedding o...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

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Bride and groom stand next to a horse on the wedding day, smiling. The bride leans in to nuzzle the horse affectionately.

44 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2024

8 Equestrian Wedding Ideas for Horse Lovers

Plan a perfect horse wedding with these sweet equestrian themed wedding ideas! From choosing a wedding venue with horses, riding down the aisle, and more.

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky on the red carpet posing for photographs

48 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2024

Hey, Lady Gaga! Instead of a Courthouse Wedding, a Porch Wedding?

Lady Gaga & Michael Polansky are considering a courthouse wedding. Why not ask a friend to officiate a secret wedding or 'just us' elopement on a porch instead?

Two photos, on the left is a headshot of actor Matthew Modine smiling at the camera, and on the right is Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi embrace at a party

49 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2024

New Photo of Matthew Modine Officiating Millie Bobby Brown’s Second Wedding!

New photos show how Stranger Things actor Matthew Modine officiated Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's second wedding in Italy in July!

Bride practicing yoga on the wedding day in wedding dress

50 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2024

Yoga for Your Wedding Day (With Poses for the Officiant!)

Yoga for your wedding day! With beginner yoga poses for heart chakra opening, anxiety & stress relief, posture & more. Ask guests to join in this simple flow!

Close up image of the dark blue wedding officiant folio custom made by American Marriage Ministries

52 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2024

A Simple & Elegant Wedding Officiant Script Holder

This professional wedding officiant binder/padfolio can hold a wedding ceremony script, clergy ID card, ink pens, minister credentials, marriage license & more.

Bride and groom stand outside the church covering their head and laughing as guests throw rice

56 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024

The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings

Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.

The Matron of Honor and Maid of Honor hug a bride on the wedding day. The MOHs wear purple dresses, the bride is in a white gown. Everyone is happy and smiling and they look very close and loving.

57 DAYS AGO | 9.25.2024

Matron of Honor vs Maid of Honor (& Why You Need BOTH!)

Discover the difference between a Maid of Honor vs Matron of Honor, their usual duties leading up to a wedding day & why you might want to have both!

Bride looks loving at her groom while reciting her wedding vows during the marriage ceremony. She wears a white lace wedding dress, he is facing away from the camera, toward her, in a light red suit jacket

58 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2024

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Her

Sample wedding vows for her, with romantic, religious, funny & traditional sample vows to personalize. You’ll love these wedding vow ideas for the bride!

Stylized symbolic photo of a wedding cake topper resting on a laptop to symbolize online marriage ceremonies and virtual weddings

59 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2024

Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know

Get married online from any state with this updated advice for 2024 & 2025! Say YES to a virtual wedding with AMM’s tips for getting married online legally.

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