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A wedding officiant holds an index card with his wedding speech, and a glass of champagne during a toast following the wedding ceremony. Beside him, a bride and groom watch and smile, while friends and family members look happily at each other

1519 DAYS AGO | 6.14.2022

Take this Quiz Before You Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding

Have a friend or relative in mind to ask to officiate your wedding, but not sure if they’re the right choice for your ceremony? This quiz will help you choos...

Utah Senator announces legislation to codify same-sex marriage

1520 DAYS AGO | 6.13.2022

Utah Senator announces legislation to codify same-sex marriage

Utah State Senator Derek Kitchen announces plans to codify same-sex marriage in the state and remove a defunct ban from state marriage laws, following the le...

 What Does it Mean to be an Ordained Minister?

1523 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2022

What Does it Mean to be an Ordained Minister?

Learn the definition and meaning of ordination, how people get ordained with different denominations and churches, and the rights of ministers and other cler...

5 Ways to Celebrate National Loving Day This Year & Every Year

1524 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2022

5 Ways to Celebrate National Loving Day This Year & Every Year

Not sure how to celebrate National Loving Day, the holiday celebrating Mildred & Richard Loving, and the Supreme Court ruling in favor of interracial marriag...

Pennsylvania Judge rules in favor of online-ordained ministers, citing 1st and 14th Amendments

1524 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2022

Pennsylvania Judge rules in favor of online-ordained ministers, citing 1st an...

A District Judge in Pennsylvania issued an order in favor of online-ordained ministers who wish to solemnize marriage in the state, stating that discriminati...

Two women embrace on the wedding day, laughing and smiling. On the left is the bride, in a white wedding gown. On the right is her best friend, the wedding officiant asked to officiate, wearing a light pink dress.

1525 DAYS AGO | 6.8.2022

5 Great Reasons to Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding

5 reasons why asking a friend or relative to officiate your wedding is the best choice you can make! Friends and family members make excellent wedding offici...

Can you marry an inanimate object? How about an animal, color, AI, robot, or fictional character?

1526 DAYS AGO | 6.7.2022

Can you marry an inanimate object? How about an animal, color, AI, robot, or ...

We’ve seen the stories but… Is it legal to marry an inanimate object? What about an animal or pet, color, robot, AI, or fictional character? They say that lo...

Bride and groom run down a sunny street in their wedding clothes looking happy and carefree

1527 DAYS AGO | 6.6.2022

Can You Get Married on the Same Day You Get a Marriage License?

Wondering if a same day wedding is legal in your state, or if you can get married the same day you apply for a marriage license? We answer all your questions...

How to Get Married in Montana - Planning a Wedding in Big Sky Country

1530 DAYS AGO | 6.3.2022

How to Get Married in Montana - Planning a Wedding in Big Sky Country

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

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

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Una mujer sostiene una caja de regalo sorpresa envuelta en una cinta roja y le presenta un regalo a su amiga que se cubre los ojos con las manos.

1531 DAYS AGO | 6.2.2022

Mis amigos me pidieron que oficie su Boda- Que debo hacer?

Aprende acerca de lo que implica ordenarse y como el hacerte un ministro ordenado con American Marriage Ministries te habilita para formalizar bodas y practi...

Close up shows bride and groom embracing, she is wearing modern Muslin wedding outfit

1532 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2022

What is a Nikah Ceremony? Intro to the Muslim Marriage Ceremony

Learn about the Muslim marriage ceremony tradition - the nikkah or nikah ceremony – and how this traditional religious Islamic wedding custom compares to the...

Wedding officiant performs outdoor wedding for bride and groom while friends watch

1533 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2022

What to Say at the Start of an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

How to announce an unplugged wedding, for officiants! 7 sample scripts to include during your officiant housekeeping announcements to tell guests "no phones!...

How to Get Married in Oregon - Planning a Wedding in the Beaver State

1537 DAYS AGO | 5.27.2022

How to Get Married in Oregon - Planning a Wedding in the Beaver State

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

New! We Added American Samoa Marriage Laws to Our Library

1538 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2022

New! We Added American Samoa Marriage Laws to Our Library

See current American Samoa Marriage Laws for wedding officiants and engaged couples in the American Marriage Ministries marriage laws library, and learn who ...

Simple & Sweet, A Courthouse Wedding Ceremony Script

1539 DAYS AGO | 5.25.2022

Simple & Sweet, A Courthouse Wedding Ceremony Script

Plan a wedding that’s as quick and easy as getting married at the courthouse or city hall! This sample ceremony script is inspired by a traditional courthous...

Un oficiante de bodas sostiene un micrófono para hablar mientras le pasa al novio una caja con el anillo de bodas durante una ceremonia de boda al aire libre en la playa. La novia está junto a ellos, sonriendo y sosteniendo un colorido ramo de flores tropicales. Los novios visten trajes a juego, con un vestido de novia y un traje blancos.

1539 DAYS AGO | 5.25.2022

Cómo obtener una licencia para casar gente- Oficiando una boda al pie de la l...

Infórmate acerca de cómo obtener una licencia para casar gente, que estados requieren registro ministerial, como hacerte un ministro ordenado, que certificac...

AMM Minister Raquel Solomon Proves You Can Do Anything You Set Your Heart To

1540 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2022

AMM Minister Raquel Solomon Proves You Can Do Anything You Set Your Heart To

AMM interviews Minister Raquel Solomon about her success as a professional wedding officiant, notary, and course instructor. Raquel has been featured in Forb...

How to Get Married Without a Wedding Ceremony

1541 DAYS AGO | 5.23.2022

How to Get Married Without a Wedding Ceremony

Learn how to get married without a wedding ceremony, including the legal requirements in your state regarding the marriage license, and choosing an authorize...

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