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A bride and groom pose on the beach wearing a white wedding dress and light blue suit. The bride is holding a bouquet of pink and white roses, which matches the flowers tucked into the groom's lapel. They are turned away from the camera, laughing playfully with the ocean in the distance.

926 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2022

Virgin Islands now offers e-file for marriage licenses

Learn about the new electronic e-file system for marriage license applications in US Virgin Islands, announced in a press release last week by the Judicial ...

Inside Frankie Grande & Hale Leon’s Surprise Star Wars Wedding

926 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2022

Inside Frankie Grande & Hale Leon’s Surprise Star Wars Wedding

From galactic glamor to sexy lightsabers and themed costumes: Celebrity wedding inspiration from Frankie Grande and Hale Leon surprise Star Wars Wedding Cer...

Wedding ceremony on a SEPTA train! Would you perform this wedding?

927 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2022

Wedding ceremony on a SEPTA train! Would you perform this wedding?

A Philadelphia couple got married aboard a moving SEPTA train with the help of a resourceful wedding officiant and 50 happy guests, before celebrating with ...

New survey shows most couples don’t want a wedding, so how do wedding officiants serve them best?

928 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2022

New survey shows most couples don’t want a wedding, so how do wedding officia...

Attention wedding officiants: Surprising survey reveals most couples want to sign a marriage license without a wedding ceremony, prefer fewer guests and a sm...

3 Pablo Neruda Love Poems for a Romantic Wedding Ceremony

929 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2022

3 Pablo Neruda Love Poems for a Romantic Wedding Ceremony

Looking for short, romantic wedding readings? These 3 love poems are a sweet addition to any wedding ceremony script or wedding vows, by poet Pablo Neruda in...

What will Britney Spears & Sam Asghari’s Secret Wedding Look Like?

929 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2022

What will Britney Spears & Sam Asghari’s Secret Wedding Look Like?

We predict what Britney Spears and Sam Asghari secret wedding will look like, including who the pair will ask to officiate their ceremony, and give you tips...

What overturning Roe v Wade could mean for Marriage Equality

931 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2022

What overturning Roe v Wade could mean for Marriage Equality

A look at how a SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade threatens marriage equality and could lead to state bans on interracial marriage and same sex marriage...

How to Get Married in Nebraska - Planning a Wedding in The Cornhusker State

932 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2022

How to Get Married in Nebraska - Planning a Wedding in The Cornhusker State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Nebraska - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...

A pair of white headphones are stretched over a red heart, symbolizing listening to love, in celebration of our audio recordings of wedding ceremony scripts! Beside the image is the AMM logo, with two gold rings and three blue stars

933 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2022

Listen to Full Wedding Ceremony Scripts on AMM’s SoundCloud

Listen to a professional wedding officiant perform our most popular wedding ceremony scripts, and practice your own personal delivery style before the weddin...

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Plan Your Entire Wedding at Target (For Less Money Than Your Last Vacation)

934 DAYS AGO | 5.4.2022

Plan Your Entire Wedding at Target (For Less Money Than Your Last Vacation)

Want a hassle-free wedding on a budget? We’ll show you how to plan one at Target for under $1800 for the perfect backyard ceremony and party! We cover all th...

Close up photo shows a smiling Buddha statue against a gold background at a wedding ceremony

935 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2022

30 Buddhist Quotes on Love & Happiness for Your Wedding Ceremony Script

Include these Buddhist quotes on love, marriage, friendship, and happiness in your wedding ceremony script as a special wedding reading or prayer, or as part...

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

936 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2022

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a sign & go marriage ceremony, also called a ‘marriage license signing,’ ‘signature service,’ or ‘signing only’ ceremony. These simple...

Close up of a groom and a bride holding lit candles during a unity candle ceremony. The candles are decorated with greenery, a white rose, and ribbon. The groom wears a dark suit and white shirt, and the bride wears a strapless white and pink wedding gown.

939 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022

How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)

Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...

How to Get Married in Missouri - Planning a Wedding in the Show-Me State

940 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2022

How to Get Married in Missouri - Planning a Wedding in the Show-Me State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Missouri - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...

Heard the News? Introducing AMM Audio Articles!

941 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2022

Heard the News? Introducing AMM Audio Articles!

Want wedding officiant tips and fresh wedding ideas and inspo on the go? Now introducing AMM Audio Articles. All of American Marriage Ministries’ best minist...

When Should You Renew Your Wedding Vows? Consider These 3 Things

942 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2022

When Should You Renew Your Wedding Vows? Consider These 3 Things

Considering a vow renewal but not sure when to do it? These 3 tips will help you make the most of renewing your wedding vows, whether you choose an anniversa...

Maryland bans marriage for children under 17

942 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2022

Maryland bans marriage for children under 17

Lawmakers in Maryland banned marriage for individuals under the age of 17 this week, making the state the latest to reconsider child marriage and raise the ...

New script! Bilingual Spanish-English Wedding Ceremony with Love Poem Reading

943 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2022

New script! Bilingual Spanish-English Wedding Ceremony with Love Poem Reading

A bilingual wedding ceremony script in Spanish and English with a romantic poem on the nature of true love by Pablo Neruda. Perfect for couples who are ready...

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