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Un ministro oficiante de bodas realiza una ceremonia de boda al aire libre para los novios, mientras la dama de honor y el padrino observan desde al lado del altar. Es un día soleado y hay árboles al fondo. Todos lucen muy felices y están vestidos con trajes de boda de primavera.

1400 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022

…Entonces, ¿qué es lo que un oficiante de bodas hace realmente?

Aprende como hacerte oficiante de bodas y como es la industria de las bodas para los profesionales, u obtén un vistazo detrás de bambalinas de lo que tu ofic...

New TN legislation proposes an alternate form of marriage, attempts to side-step Obergefell and age restrictions

1400 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022

New TN legislation proposes an alternate form of marriage, attempts to side-s...

Lawmakers in Tennessee introduced legislation that would create an alternate form of marriage restricted to ‘one man and one woman’ and eliminate the minimum...

AMM’s Pro Officiant Certification Course: You only get one shot to deliver a perfect wedding ceremony

1400 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022

AMM’s Pro Officiant Certification Course: You only get one shot to deliver a ...

American Marriage Ministries' Professional Officiant Certification Course offers comprehensive training for first time wedding officiants and industry vetera...

Close up photo of a bride holding a colorful wedding bouquet of flowers

1401 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2022

The Wedding Bouquet Toss: What it Means (and What to Avoid)

Learn the symbolism and meaning that have made the wedding bouquet toss one of the most popular wedding traditions for centuries, including the custom's Engl...

Watch: This Wedding Officiant Offers Relationship Coaching to Help Couples Communicate with Love

1402 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2022

Watch: This Wedding Officiant Offers Relationship Coaching to Help Couples Co...

AMM Minister and wedding officiant Sam Heath describes his work with engaged couples as a premarital and relationship coach in the weeks leading up to the ce...

NY is one step closer to approving one-day wedding officiants

1402 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2022

NY is one step closer to approving one-day wedding officiants

One-day marriage officiant designation is one step closer in New York as Senate Bill 729A heads back to the Assembly for review. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previ...

Sen. Braun sits at a table, resting his chin in his hand. He wears black rimmed glasses and a light tweed jacket with a white shirt and tie. His expression is neutral or slightly pensive as he looks toward the camera

1404 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2022

Indiana Senator says states should be able to ban interracial marriage, remin...

Indiana Senator Mike Braun says Supreme Court should not have voted down interracial marriage bans in Loving v Virginia, in a stark reminder that the fight f...

How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State

1405 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2022

How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State

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

Pagan Weddings: Ideas for Offerings to Gods and Ancestors

1406 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2022

Pagan Weddings: Ideas for Offerings to Gods and Ancestors

Pagan wedding ceremony ideas: A list of Pagan gods / goddesses and common offerings to use during the marriage ritual, including candle lighting, herbs, wine...

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American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 900,000th minister!

1407 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2022

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 900,000th minister!

American Marriage Ministries welcomes ordained minister number 900,000! We’re committed to providing legal ordination online and minister credentials valid ...

Illustration of a handfasting cord tied into a bow

1408 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2022

3 Easy Ways to Tie a Handfasting Cord - Choosing a Simple Knot

How to tie a handfasting cord during a wedding ceremony: 3 simple handfasting knot examples for the handfasting officiant, engaged couple, or family members!

Planning a handfasting wedding ceremony? This Quiz will test your knowledge!

1409 DAYS AGO | 3.28.2022

Planning a handfasting wedding ceremony? This Quiz will test your knowledge!

Prepare for your handfasting ceremony and wedding day with American Marriage Ministries’ handfasting quiz! Plus links to our most popular handfasting article...

How to Get Married in Idaho - Planning a wedding in The Gem State

1412 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2022

How to Get Married in Idaho - Planning a wedding in The Gem State

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

Officiants: Ask to Review a Couple’s Written Vows Before the Wedding Ceremony

1413 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2022

Officiants: Ask to Review a Couple’s Written Vows Before the Wedding Ceremony

Tips for new or first time wedding officiant: Ask to review a couple’s written wedding vows before the ceremony to ensure compatible length and tone. This is...

Watch: Samuel Heath Describes Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding for the First Time

1414 DAYS AGO | 3.23.2022

Watch: Samuel Heath Describes Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding for the Firs...

Video: Minister Sam Heath describes the first time he was asked to officiate a wedding for a same gender, same-sex couple in Georgia that lead to his ordinat...

Wedding Officiants: Learn How to Provide Premarital Counseling and Relationship Coaching Services

1415 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn How to Provide Premarital Counseling and Relationsh...

Learn how ordained ministers and wedding officiants can offer premarital counseling and relationship coaching services to the couples they marry. These servi...

How to Get Your Wedding Published on AMM’s Wedding Wall

1416 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2022

How to Get Your Wedding Published on AMM’s Wedding Wall

Learn how to get your real wedding published on the AMM Wedding Wall. This unique feature is available to AMM Ministers and their couples, and helps showcase...

Ex-clerk Kim Davis found guilty of violating gay couples’ rights by refusing to issue marriage licenses

1416 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2022

Ex-clerk Kim Davis found guilty of violating gay couples’ rights by refusing ...

US Judge in Kentucky finds that Kim Davis violated the constitutional rights of same-sex couples by refusing to issue them a marriage license in 2015, despit...

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