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Bennifer planned a Sequel Wedding! Maybe you should, too.

828 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2022

Bennifer planned a Sequel Wedding! Maybe you should, too.

Get sequel wedding inspiration from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s upcoming second wedding ceremony and celebration! The celebrity couple are expected to g...

Will You Marry Me? Romantic Marriage Proposal Songs (That Make Great Processional Music, too!)

829 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2022

Will You Marry Me? Romantic Marriage Proposal Songs (That Make Great Processi...

Looking for the best song to propose to? These romantic songs will have your sweetheart saying yes in no time! Then, play these tracks during your wedding pr...

Two brides stand side by side on the beach, staring out at the beautiful calm ocean. They are both wearing white wedding dresses in different designs, and holding bouquets of roses and wildflowers.

833 DAYS AGO | 8.12.2022

How to Get Married in Florida - Planning a Wedding in The Sunshine State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Florida - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan y...

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Kiss Photo

834 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Ki...

Excellent advice for first time wedding officiants! Help newlyweds get the best first kiss photo – step out of the photographer's way during the pronouncemen...

2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

835 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2022

2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

New scripts! These 2 Catholic wedding ceremony scripts offer a traditional and modern approach, for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with family and f...

New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

836 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2022

New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

We’ve added new marriage certificate and vow renewal certificate designs to our store! Choose from a selection of green and gold nature themed certificates, ...

Stripped Down Wedding: Don’t Let Marketers Plan Your Wedding For You

837 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2022

Stripped Down Wedding: Don’t Let Marketers Plan Your Wedding For You

The secret to a stripped down wedding: Make the wedding ceremony the most important part of your wedding day! Focus on what you value most as a couple, not p...

How to Get Married in Maryland - Planning a wedding in The Free State

840 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2022

How to Get Married in Maryland - Planning a wedding in The Free State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Maryland - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan ...

A wedding officiant holds a microphone up to the bride, who is laughing and smiling with the groom on their wedding day. They are wearing a beautiful suit and dress and she is holding flowers.

841 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2022

A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Friend Officiates Your Ceremony

This Friend Officiating wedding script makes it easy for a friend to officiate! Fill in the blanks for an officiant speech that's simple, short & sweet.

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¿Acabo de decir eso? 3 maneras de solucionar los errores de la ceremonia de boda

842 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2022

¿Acabo de decir eso? 3 maneras de solucionar los errores de la ceremonia de b...

Todo el mundo comete errores, pero no dejes que eso desvíe el curso de tu ceremonia de boda, o que te lleve a un desastre el día de la boda. Tres consejos pa...

These City Guides tell you how to officiate a wedding in popular locations across the U.S. – and we’re adding more every day!

844 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2022

These City Guides tell you how to officiate a wedding in popular locations ac...

Learn how to officiate a wedding in popular destination cities around the U.S., from Chicago, to LA and NYC, to your own hometown! American Marriage Ministri...

What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit

847 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2022

What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Learn what to pack in a wedding officiant’s day of wedding emergency kit – from a backup wedding ceremony script, to tissues, stain remover, antacids, and ex...

July 2022 Marriage Legislation Roundup: Proposed & Passed legislation impacting weddings and marriage laws in your state

848 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2022

July 2022 Marriage Legislation Roundup: Proposed & Passed legislation impacti...

A look at important proposed and recently passed marriage legislation in states across the U.S., including bills to end child marriage, codify same-sex and i...

A groom and bride stand side by side at the entrance to a majestic forest on their wedding day. They look very small compared to the towering trees, filled with green and yellow leaves, lit in the sunlight. The photo is taken from behind, showing the view as they walk into marriage together.

849 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2022

New Script! A Forest Themed Elopement Ceremony with Ring Warming Unity Ritual

New forest theme wedding script! Ideal for nature lovers who plan to marry in an outdoor elopement or wedding ceremony, in a forest or woodland setting, in a...

Eastern Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Symbolism

850 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2022

Eastern Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Symbolism

Learn about unique Eastern Orthodox wedding traditions and the meaning of these ancient symbolic rituals, with a detailed description of the traditional Orth...

From Volunteer Marriage Commissioner to AMM Minister: How a San Francisco wedding officiant found her calling during COVID

851 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2022

From Volunteer Marriage Commissioner to AMM Minister: How a San Francisco wed...

AMM Minister Dyanna Volek got her start marrying people as a volunteer Marriage Commissioner at San Francisco City Hall. But when COVID caused shutdowns and ...

How to Get Married in Arizona - Planning a Wedding in The Grand Canyon State

854 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2022

How to Get Married in Arizona - Planning a Wedding in The Grand Canyon State

A step-by-step guide to help you get married in Arizona - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and h...

La novia y el novio se abrazan en la playa durante la ceremonia de boda, sonriendo alegremente a la cámara

855 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2022

El Pronunciamiento - 12 Ideas Creativas Para tu Boda

¿Quieres escribir un pronunciamiento de boda creativo, pero no estás seguro de qué cual redacción usar? Deja que estas 10 alternativas te inspiren, desde div...

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