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A Short Introduction to Informal & Common Law Marriage

683 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2023

A Short Introduction to Informal & Common Law Marriage

A short introduction to informal and common law marriage, including a simple definition, which states honor common law marriages, guidelines for cohabitation...

AMM’s Most Popular New Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2022

686 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2023

AMM’s Most Popular New Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2022

A look at the most popular wedding ceremony scripts published in the free AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library this year! These original scripts were written ...

AMM’s Most Popular Articles of 2022: Current Wedding Trends and Classic Content

687 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2023

AMM’s Most Popular Articles of 2022: Current Wedding Trends and Classic Content

A look at the most popular wedding articles published on the AMM American Weddings blog this year! From current wedding trends, to creative and simple ways t...

Funny Alternatives to “Until Death Do Us Part” for Your Wedding Ceremony

688 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2023

Funny Alternatives to “Until Death Do Us Part” for Your Wedding Ceremony

Add some humor to your wedding ceremony script with these fun alternatives to "until death do us part." Perfect for couples who love to laugh together, nerds...

What to Know About New York's New One-Day Marriage Officiant License

689 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2023

What to Know About New York's New One-Day Marriage Officiant License

Governor Kathy Hochul just signed legislation to approve a one-day-marriage officiant designation in New York State. Read about the new one-day officiant lic...

New Script! Marriage of Equals Wedding Ceremony for Non-traditional Couples

689 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2023

New Script! Marriage of Equals Wedding Ceremony for Non-traditional Couples

There’s a new original wedding ceremony script in the AMM library! This officiant script celebrates free-spirited and non-traditional love, equality, indepen...

Memorial Ceremony Script with Bubble Release or Flower Floating Ceremony

690 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2023

Memorial Ceremony Script with Bubble Release or Flower Floating Ceremony

A sweet memorial ceremony script with sample wording for a bubble release or flower floating ceremony, written by AMM Minister Michelle Rojas. This sample sp...

Older couple sit on the beach, the woman embracing the man from behind as they look ahead, toward the ocean. She wears a white lace gown and he wears a white shirt and tan pants for their vow renewal ceremony.

694 DAYS AGO | 12.29.2022

10 Sweet Vow Examples for Your Vow Renewal Ceremony

Creative vow ideas for your vow renewal ceremony! Choose from 10 vow examples to renew your marriage commitment, celebrate a wedding anniversary, marriage re...

Will lawmakers in South Carolina eliminate the 24-hr marriage waiting period in 2023?

695 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2022

Will lawmakers in South Carolina eliminate the 24-hr marriage waiting period ...

Will lawmakers in South Carolina pass legislation to remove the 24-hour waiting period to marry in the state? Read about proposed changes to the marriage lic...

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Monica and Chandler’s Wedding Vows & Ceremony Script from the Friends Episode We Can’t Forget

695 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2022

Monica and Chandler’s Wedding Vows & Ceremony Script from the Friends Episode...

Remember the one with Monica and Chandler’s wedding? Celebrate your marriage with romantic wedding vows inspired by your favorite Friends episode! Plus the f...

How to Become an Ordained Minister

696 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2022

How to Become an Ordained Minister

Learn how to become a legally ordained minister, from free online ordination to a seminary or Master of Divinity degree (MDiv), in order to perform wedding c...

A lawmaker in South Carolina wants to limit grounds for divorce, increase protections for married minors

696 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2022

A lawmaker in South Carolina wants to limit grounds for divorce, increase pro...

Will lawmakers in SC amend the state’s marriage license application process to limit legal grounds for divorce? Learn about the proposed Religious Freedom of...

Calling All Wedding Content Creators: Get Ordained & Help Save the Wedding Day!

701 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2022

Calling All Wedding Content Creators: Get Ordained & Help Save the Wedding Day!

Are you a wedding content creator, or do you want to become one? Then get ordained online and be ready to officiate a wedding at a moment's notice! Why? Bein...

Creative ‘Declaration of Intent’ Wording for Your Wedding Ceremony

702 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2022

Creative ‘Declaration of Intent’ Wording for Your Wedding Ceremony

Want to write a creative wedding ceremony script, but aren’t sure what wording to use for the declaration of intent? Let these 6 alternatives inspire you, fr...

Bride and groom smile and pose for the camera with their hands held out to show off their wedding rings

703 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2022

New Script! 'Opposites Attract' Theme Wedding Ceremony Script

We've added a fun new officiant script to AMM's free wedding ceremony scripts library! This script celebrates when 'opposites attract' in love and marriage, ...

A Simple Wedding Planning Checklist & Timeline for Busy Couples

704 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2022

A Simple Wedding Planning Checklist & Timeline for Busy Couples

This simple wedding planning checklist and timeline will help you plan an unforgettable celebration, with a focus on the most important part of the day: the ...

Bride and groom stand at the altar with a wedding officiant while friends and family watch. Small wedding ceremony

707 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2022

How Much Does a Wedding Officiant Cost? (& Should You Tip Them?)

How much does an officiant cost? Learn common rates and fees for different types of officiants and services, including local clergy and professional wedding ...

These Wedding Planning Books Make Great Gifts

708 DAYS AGO | 12.15.2022

These Wedding Planning Books Make Great Gifts

Wedding planning books with a focus on the ceremony: These wedding guides make great gifts for a newly engaged couple, your favorite professional wedding off...

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