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726 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"

727 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

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732 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.

733 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!

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735 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!

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736 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

739 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!

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740 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

741 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

742 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

747 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

749 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!

Close up image shows polyamorous partners holding hands.

750 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2024

5 Unity Ceremonies for a Polyamorous Wedding with 3 or More Partners

Polyamorous wedding ideas! With tips for officiants on what to say when officiating a commitment ceremony vs poly marriage ceremony to keep things legal.

AMM Officiant Accelerator promotional image for the upcoming officiant training course in August

753 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2024

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is in San Francisco on 8/14!

AMM & IAPWO’s professional wedding officiant training event is in San Francisco on August 14, 2024. Don’t miss an affordable day of networking and education!

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754 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2024

11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism

A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.

Bride and groom stand with their humanist wedding celebrant after the ceremony outdoors, surrounded by friends and family on a sunny day

755 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2024

How to Become a Humanist Celebrant and What They Do

What is a humanist celebrant and how do you become one? Learn about online ordination as a humanist minister and officiate a humanist wedding for friends!

Bride and groom pose in wedding attire near the Eiffel Tower in Paris destination wedding

756 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2024

How to Get Married in Another Country in a Dreamy Destination Wedding

Dream of a destination wedding? How to get married abroad for US citizens, including marriage license advice, if you need to register your marriage and more!

An older woman in beautiful clothes sits in the sunshine outdoors, completing the AMM online minister ordination application on her tablet

757 DAYS AGO | 7.15.2024

Interfaith Minister Ordination for Wedding Officiants and Celebrants

How to become an interfaith minister and officiate a wedding with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries: Get started today!

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