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1181 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2023
What Does a Wedding Officiant Do After the Wedding Ceremony?
Asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or relative, but not sure what your responsibilities as a wedding officiant are after the ceremony is over? Learn m...
1182 DAYS AGO | 5.17.2023
Lawmakers in Wisconsin want to eliminate the waiting period to remarry after ...
Learn about legislation in Wisconsin that would remove the 6 month mandatory waiting period between divorce and remarriage -- allowing couples to apply for t...
1183 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2023
Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Chicago Wedding Officiant Education & Networking ...
Attention Chicago Wedding Officiants: Meet the speakers for our June, 2023 Education and Networking seminar! This fun and informative event features 5 AMM Mi...
1184 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2023
Asked to Officiate a Friend’s Wedding? Ask These 5 Questions to Plan an Unfor...
First Time Officiants: Ask these five questions when you’re asked to officiate a friend’s wedding to ensure the ceremony is legally binding, fun, and exactly...
1187 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2023
How to Get Married in Hawaii: Plan a Wedding in The Aloha State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan an unforgettable tropical wedding or elopement in Hawaii - including how to find a wedding officiant (marriage performe...
1188 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2023
Michigan lawmakers consider a ban on child marriage
Learn about current efforts in Michigan to raise the minimum age requirement to marry: House Bill 4293 would eliminate exceptions for the marriage of minors,...
1189 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2023
New Hampshire passes legislation to protect interracial marriage
New Hampshire Governor Sununu signed 'The Marital Freedom Act' on May 4th, 2023, codifying protections for interracial marriage in the state. Learn about the...
1190 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2023
Tickets on Sale NOW for AMM’s Chicago Wedding Officiant Education & Networkin...
Join American Marriage Ministries for a day of wedding officiant education and networking on June 14th, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois! This seminar includes expe...
1191 DAYS AGO | 5.8.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Top Hat & Actual Tails for This Bridal Beagle
The Anonymous Officiant #6: A sweet story about a bride and her beagle... Plus EXCELLENT advice from an experienced officiant about how and when to include y...
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1194 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2023
Proposal to ban child marriage in Connecticut passes House, heads for Senate
Lawmakers in the CT House of Representatives voted yes on HB 6569, which would raise the minimum age to marry in the state to 18 years old, and remove curren...
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1195 DAYS AGO | 5.4.2023
Magical Herbs for Your Wedding Ceremony, Handfasting, or Vow Renewal
Add a dash of magic to your marriage ceremony, handfasting, or vow renewal with this simple introduction to common herbs and botanicals. Believed by many to ...
1196 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2023
What to Write in a Wedding Card (Based on How Well You Know the Couple)
Not sure what to say in a wedding card? Here are a few of our favorite ideas for wedding card wishes, including suggestions for wedding officiants! With simp...
1198 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2023
Who Holds the Rings in a Wedding Ceremony? (And When Do They Hand Them Over?)
Who holds onto the wedding rings during a marriage ceremony? Here's what to consider, and our advice how to choose a ring holder and ring bearer for your wed...
1201 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2023
Gender Neutral Wedding Terms for Inclusive Officiants
Learn inclusive, gender-neutral alternatives for common wedding terms for the couple and their wedding party, and help make the wedding industry more welcomi...
1202 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2023
Palm Reading: Unique & Mystical Unity Ritual for Your Wedding Ceremony or Cel...
Add a unique and unexpected unity ceremony to your wedding ceremony, reception, or afterparty, with palm reading! Palm reading can be combined with tradition...
1203 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2023
Rhode Island lawmakers consider new marriage license return period, easier pr...
Learn about legislative efforts in Rhode Island that would change the state's marriage license return period, and make it easier for a marriage officiant to ...
1205 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Use Your Gifts
The Anonymous Officiant #5 : Sage advice for newlyweds from an experienced wedding officiant! This minister reminds couples to use their wedding gifts after ...
1208 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2023
Minnesota might add ‘notary public’ to list of qualified marriage officiants
Will Minnesota lawmakers vote to allow notary publics to officiate weddings in the state? Learn about current legislation to add notaries and certain elected...