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Lutheran Commission warns Pastors against officiating without a marriage license

1580 DAYS AGO | 11.24.2021

Lutheran Commission warns Pastors against officiating without a marriage license

Marriage is ‘sacred and secular’ - The Lutheran Commission on Theology and Church Relations asks Pastors to sign marriage laws and respect the legalization o...

A gay couple on their wedding day

1581 DAYS AGO | 11.23.2021

New LGBTQ+ Conference for Wedding Officiants & Industry Pros!

The inaugural Inclusive Awareness Conference hosted by the National Gay Wedding Association (NGWA) invites LGBTQ+ wedding officiants, industry pros, and othe...

Product image of AMM's gift box packaging, with the AMM logo of two gold rings and three blue stars, with the name 'American Marriage Ministries' printed below. A white product box against a bright yellow background

1581 DAYS AGO | 11.23.2021

NEW! AMM Packaging for Two of Our Most Popular Gift Boxes

AMM's Signature Wedding Officiant Package and Will You Marry Us? Gift Box have new packaging! These boxes are packed with everything you need to officiate a ...

‘Naming Ceremonies’ at Any Stage of Life: How Celebrants Create Space for Authentic Identity

1582 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2021

‘Naming Ceremonies’ at Any Stage of Life: How Celebrants Create Space for Aut...

Learn about the Naming Ceremony tradition for adults at any stage of life, and how Celebrants and Officiants create space for authentic identity through this...

Is it the End of the Virtual Wedding Era? A Look at What’s Left and What’s Next

1585 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2021

Is it the End of the Virtual Wedding Era? A Look at What’s Left and What’s Next

Which states still allow online virtual weddings? See what’s changing as executive orders expire during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, plus the future of onl...

How to Officiate a Prison Wedding in Washington State

1586 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2021

How to Officiate a Prison Wedding in Washington State

Learn how to officiate a wedding for an inmate incarcerated at a Washington State correctional facility, including guidance on visitor dress codes, minister ...

Product image shows all of the unique ingredients in AMM's 'Will You Marry Us?' wedding officiant proposal kit, including a guide to officiating your first wedding, AMM's minister manual, an officiant's stole, tote bag, and minister ordination instructions and documents.

1586 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2021

Press Release: New “Will You Marry Us?” Gift Package Lets Couples Give their ...

Press release for American Marriage Ministries' Wedding Officiants Gift Box

‘American Ministries’ or ‘American Marriage Ministries’ - Which one offers online ordination to officiate weddings?

1587 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2021

‘American Ministries’ or ‘American Marriage Ministries’ - Which one offers on...

Learn about the differences between American Ministries and American Marriage Ministries (AMM), and about online ordination to become a minister to perform m...

How To Include the 5 Love Languages in Your Wedding Vows

1587 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2021

How To Include the 5 Love Languages in Your Wedding Vows

Learn how to write your own wedding vows using the Five Love Languages : Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, and Physical T...

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How to Get Married in Maine - Planning a wedding in The Pine Tree State

1588 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2021

How to Get Married in Maine - Planning a wedding in The Pine Tree State

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

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

1592 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2021

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

Learn about a new civil license to solemnize marriage in Hawaii, get access to current Hawaii marriage laws, and read how ministers ordained online through A...

Exec. Orders set to expire in Illinois this weekend: Marriage Licenses and Online Wedding Services affected

1593 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2021

Exec. Orders set to expire in Illinois this weekend: Marriage Licenses and On...

Learn about upcoming changes to Chicago and Illinois marriage license requirements and online weddings, as Executive Orders issued during the coronavirus COV...

Can you legally marry someone in a video game?

1593 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2021

Can you legally marry someone in a video game?

As online weddings become a regular part of the industry landscape and metaverse conversation trends, some couples wonder if they can legally get married in ...

How to Get Married in Vermont - Planning a wedding in The Green Mountain State

1594 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2021

How to Get Married in Vermont - Planning a wedding in The Green Mountain State

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

Nobel Prize winner Malala gets married! Plus a look at the Nikah Ceremony

1594 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2021

Nobel Prize winner Malala gets married! Plus a look at the Nikah Ceremony

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala married Asser Malik this week. See photos from the couple’s wedding and learn about the Muslim Nikah (nikkah) ceremony and Is...

'We do' vs 'I do' -  A Modern Twist on the Declaration of Intent and Joint Wedding Vows

1595 DAYS AGO | 11.9.2021

'We do' vs 'I do' - A Modern Twist on the Declaration of Intent and Joint We...

We’ll help you decide whether ‘we do’ or ‘I do’ wedding vows are best for your ceremony and define the declaration of intent, with examples of what to say fo...

Newlyweds kiss outdoors in a snowy forest. It looks like it's right out of a fairy tale! The bride is wearing a white long sleeved dress with white gloves, a red cape, a white infinity scarf, and holding a bouquet of white and red roses. The groom wears a gray cardigan and a red bowtie, with a white button up shirt and dark pants.

1596 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2021

5 Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Cozy Winter Wedding (with Scripts)

Unique seasonal unity ceremony ideas to bring warmth, light, and joy to your winter wedding ceremony -- from candle lighting and love letters to a cheerful w...

How to Get Married in Arkansas - Planning a wedding in The Natural State

1599 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2021

How to Get Married in Arkansas - Planning a wedding in The Natural State

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

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