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Una novia y un novio se arrodillan junto a sus dos perros, afuera en un campo de hierba el día de la boda. La pareja lleva un vestido de novia blanco y una camisa de vestir con chaleco, y los perros tienen lindas pajaritas.

1642 DAYS AGO | 2.11.2022

Qué decir en una boda continuada o ceremonia en dos partes con amigues y fami...

Las Bodas continuadas están de moda! Usa este sencillo guión para oficiar la segunda ceremonia de una pareja una vez que las restricciones de COVID-19 sean l...

Happy newlyweds hold up an empty wooden picture frame in front of their faces as they smile on the wedding day. The frame is decorated with red and pink flowers and ribbons for Valentine's Day.

1643 DAYS AGO | 2.10.2022

Rose-colored Romance : Valentine’s Day Wedding Ideas We Love

Valentine’s Day wedding ideas to inspire an authentic ceremony, with suggestions for creative wedding readings and a romantic wedding ceremony script.

New Louisville Archbishop has a history of speaking out against racism, and against same-sex marriage

1643 DAYS AGO | 2.10.2022

New Louisville Archbishop has a history of speaking out against racism, and a...

Rev. Shelton Fabre, the next leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, has a history of speaking out against racism, and against sam...

Va. Republicans block bill to remove same-sex marriage ban from state constitution

1644 DAYS AGO | 2.9.2022

Va. Republicans block bill to remove same-sex marriage ban from state constit...

House Republicans in Virginia just voted down a bill to amend the state's Constitution that would have removed a defunct ban against same-sex marriage and co...

The American Marriage Ministries (AMM) minister ordination packaging, a white box with the AMM logo and name against a blue background

1644 DAYS AGO | 2.9.2022

Is the American Marriage Ministries Minister Ordination Package Worth the Pri...

What comes in the AMM Minister Ordination Package? A review of everything included in your ordination package, including your letter of good standing and ord...

On the Death of the Beloved: Funeral Poem & Blessing by Irish Poet John O’Donohue

1645 DAYS AGO | 2.8.2022

On the Death of the Beloved: Funeral Poem & Blessing by Irish Poet John O’Don...

This Celtic blessing by Irish poet and priest, John O’Donohue, is a beautiful way to honor a lost loved one during a funeral or memorial service, or on the a...

Is it Legal to Officiate a Blockchain or Metaverse Wedding? Good question.

1646 DAYS AGO | 2.7.2022

Is it Legal to Officiate a Blockchain or Metaverse Wedding? Good question.

An emerging trend in blockchain metaverse weddings has industry pros and wedding officiants wondering whether it’s legal to officiate these virtual ceremonie...

5 Questions a Great Wedding Officiant Will Always Ask

1646 DAYS AGO | 2.7.2022

5 Questions a Great Wedding Officiant Will Always Ask

If you’re trying to find the best wedding officiant for your ceremony, or want to become a professional officiant yourself, take note: Here are 5 questions e...

How to Perform a Baby Blessing Ceremony (Examples & Script)

1649 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2022

How to Perform a Baby Blessing Ceremony (Examples & Script)

Learn how to perform a baby blessing with this simple outline and sample script, including examples of rituals to include in your blessing ceremony – from sy...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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The Twisted History of Valentine’s Day

1650 DAYS AGO | 2.3.2022

The Twisted History of Valentine’s Day

Curious how America’s most romantic holiday got its start? AMM takes a look back at the bloody and uncertain history of Valentine’s Day, from pagans, Popes, ...

A christian cross on a grave at sunset

1651 DAYS AGO | 2.2.2022

Christian Memorial Service Script with Prayer

Asked to officiate a Christian funeral or memorial service? This simple script includes a candle lighting ceremony for family and friends, a heartfelt prayer...

Weed Lounges are coming to the Wedding Capital of the World

1652 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2022

Weed Lounges are coming to the Wedding Capital of the World

Now that cannabis consumption lounges are legal in Las Vegas and Nevada, will Sin City become a destination for weed themed weddings, pot receptions, and 420...

6 Wedding Objection Stories – Funny Prank or Bad Idea?

1652 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2022

6 Wedding Objection Stories – Funny Prank or Bad Idea?

What happens if someone objects at a wedding… as a joke? Can objections be a funny addition to the ceremony, or are interruptions always a mood killer? We re...

AMM’s Commitment to Your Data Security, Transparency, and Best Practices in Action

1652 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2022

AMM’s Commitment to Your Data Security, Transparency, and Best Practices in A...

This blog post is a slight departure from our usual topic of wedding ceremonies, but with data security front-and-center in today’s world, we wanted to take ...

New script! Princess Bride Wedding Ceremony Script

1652 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2022

New script! Princess Bride Wedding Ceremony Script

We added a new script to our library! This funny wedding ceremony script is based on the memorable movie The Princess Bride, celebrating twue wuv, and all th...

Would You Officiate a Wedding Outdoors During a Blizzard?

1653 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2022

Would You Officiate a Wedding Outdoors During a Blizzard?

This Rhode Island couple got married outside during a historic winter storm in Providence over the weekend. Would you officiate a wedding in a blizzard?

Photo of wedding officiant Todd Harding standing with a bride he married in a large group wedding ceremony. They are joined by someone wearing a sweet heart costume

1653 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2022

Valentine’s Day Group Wedding in Sweetheart City delivers Big Feels, in Bulk!

Elope at the Loveland Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal! This romantic event is a highlight of Sweetheart City Colorado's holiday season. ...

3 Terms Every Officiant Should Know in the Virtual Wedding Era

1655 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2022

3 Terms Every Officiant Should Know in the Virtual Wedding Era

3 essential phrases every wedding officiant should know while planning a ceremony as virtual weddings become more common. Learn the difference between virtua...

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