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12 incredible Marvel themed weddings to inspire your own ceremony or vow renewal celebration. Nerdy inspiration from Iron Man, Spiderman, the Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and Wakanda themed weddings, and more!

AMM-ordained Lori Prashker-Thomas made the leap from events photographer to wedding officiant when two friends in Salt Lake City, Utah, asked her to officiate their Jewish same-sex wedding ceremony. She now performs diverse marriage ceremonies and advocates for LGBTQ+ marriage equality in Pennsylvania, New England, and beyond.

Want to help others, celebrate love, and find a meaningful job – no degree required? Work as an ordained wedding officiant and marriage minister! It’s easy to get started and offers success at any age, whether you’re looking for, career, part time income, satisfying side job, or a spiritual calling.

An original Christian house blessing prayer used to bless and protect a new home, or to honor a new stage in life, such as following a wedding or marriage ceremony. Learn how to bless a house, what to say, and how ordained ministers and others perform this ceremony. Written by experienced certified liturgist and AMM Minister Jody Serey.

House Blessing rituals have been around for thousands of years and show up in most cultures and faith traditions. Learn about the various ways people bless new homes, and cleanse, clear, and protect new spaces from negative energy and spirits – including incense burning, chanting, prayer, smudging, bell ringing, singing, and more.

This original wedding ceremony script the popular African American wedding tradition of ‘jumping the broom’, a traditional exchange of wedding vows and rings, sweet words on marriage and new beginnings, an explanation of the symbolism and meaning behind the wedding broom ritual, and more. Written by ordained AMM Minister Raquel Solomon.

A caterer in Texas saved the wedding day when he served as a backup wedding officiant. Read why Patrick Joubert of bbq favorite Jube’s Smokehouse in Fort Worth reminds us that every wedding professional should get ordained to officiate weddings!

Want to avoid a wedding day disaster? Ask your best man, groomsman, or another member of the wedding party to serve as a backup wedding officiant. Ask them to get ordained to officiate before the ceremony, come up with a plan, then relax for a laid back stress-free wedding day.

Choose from these common Catholic wedding readings to personalize your religious wedding ceremony script. These scripture readings taken from the Old & New Testament and the Gospels are perfect for Catholic, Christian, and non-denominational wedding ceremonies, or for couples who wish to honor a parent or grandparent’s religious views in their wedding.

Rumor has it that Taco Bell filed a trademark application in early August to open a virtual wedding venue in the metaverse. Learn more about the possible future of the virtual wedding industry, legal and not-so-legal marriage in the metaverse, the tex mex fast food chain’s Las Vegas Taco Bell Cantina Chapel, and more!

Get sequel wedding inspiration from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s upcoming second wedding ceremony and celebration! The celebrity couple are expected to get married AGAIN in a lavish multi-day event this weekend in Georgia, with guests that include Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel, Casey Affleck, and Drea de Matteo. Who will be the star-powered wedding officiant?

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 processional, or use the lyrics as inspiration to write your own personal wedding vows.

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 your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Florida marriage license, whether you're resident or planning a destination wedding from out of state.

Excellent advice for first time wedding officiants! Help newlyweds get the best first kiss photo – step out of the photographer's way during the pronouncement at the end of the ceremony. Learn the ‘officiant creep,’ coined by none other than AMM Minister and pro officiant Jimmie Berguin.

New scripts! These 2 Catholic wedding ceremony scripts offer a traditional and modern approach, for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with family and friends outside of the church. These original scripts include options for scripture readings, Catholic wedding songs, psalms, prayers, ring and vows exchange, and more. Written by AMM Minister Paul Tedesco.

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, bright floral patterns and flower designs, and more. A perfect wedding gift for newlyweds from a wedding officiant, friend, or relative.

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 passing wedding trends or misleading promises from advertisers who tell you what to buy. Stripped down weddings are a simple alternative to big traditional weddings. They're more affordable, more authentic, and more fun, giving you the energy and money to enjoy the love, memories, and people you want to celebrate the most!

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 your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Maryland marriage license.