Most Recent AMM Articles

3 essential phrases every wedding officiant should know while planning a ceremony as virtual weddings become more common. Learn the difference between virtual, Zoom, hybrid, and live streamed weddings, what the requirements are, and how to officiate each unique ceremony.

Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriage license, virtual marriage laws, the legal age to get married in your state, and more.

Plan and officiate a stunning sequel wedding, second wedding ceremony, or vow renewal with inspiration from 5 celebrity couples and pro tips for officiants. Star-powered style from Dolly and Carl, Viola and Julius, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Justin and Hailey, and Priyanka and Nick.

Clark County launched a new website for engaged couples and marriage officiants planning a wedding in Las Vegas, with links to an online marriage license application, wedding officiant registration form, vow renewal certificate, proof of marriage, and more. The redesign celebrates 5 million marriage licenses in the 'Wedding Capital of the World.'

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

A simple wedding ceremony script for an older couple getting married later in life. Perfect for non traditional couples, and first, second, or third marriages, looking for something romantic with a touch of humor.

Can you wear black to a wedding? The answer is – Maybe. Learn when it’s appropriate to wear black to a wedding ceremony and when you should avoid it, including what to wear as the wedding officiant, a wedding attendant, and guest.

Planning a cheese themed wedding? Use these 3 simple tips to incorporate your favorite cheeses into your wedding ceremony, from choosing a wedding venue, to adding flavor to the ceremony script, with examples of cheese puns, wedding vows, and creative ideas for your unity ceremony and cake.

Metaverse weddings offer engaged couples a unique way to honor deceased loved ones through the use of virtual avatars. As virtual, augmented, and mixed reality wedding ceremonies become more mainstream, holograms, super-imposed digital photographs, and other technology can inspire new, modern rituals to remember ancestors and relatives who have died.

Inspiration from real weddings to help you plan a metaverse wedding or vow renewal, or a virtual commitment ceremony in your favorite video game. 5 one-of-a-kind creative ceremony examples from the Metaverse, Second Life, and Animal Crossing.

Need the perfect gift for your wedding officiant? Looking for a way to say thank you that won't break the bank? These 3 ideas are creative, easy, and free ways to show your appreciation.

Learn how to start a website for your wedding officiant business or update your existing site, with helpful tips for what to include and a review of the easiest web building and hosting platforms with free and affordable options.

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

What new trends will the new year’s wedding boom bring? Looking forward to unique elopements, drive thru weddings, and creative officiants, after the OC Innovation Award goes to ‘Hitched at the Honda Center’ for making it fun and easy to get a marriage license or civil wedding in California during the coronavirus pandemic.

Looking for a short wedding script? How about the shortest wedding ceremony script ever? This simple script is only 200 characters, making it short enough to tweet! It includes a Declaration of Intent and the wedding officiant’s Pronouncement.

The Orange County Clerk-Recorder office announced that virtual marriage services are now available to engaged couples in the county. California is one of several states to offer virtual services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as the number of cases of COVID-19 rise.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly got engaged, and celebrated by drinking each other's blood. It has us wondering, What will their wedding ceremony look like? We predict a blood ritual! Plus, learn a few ways blood has been used as part of the marriage rite over the years, from Vikings, to pagan handfastings, to vampires, to that time Angelina and Billy Bob were married.

Plan an inspired underwater wedding ceremony with this helpful how-to guide! From finding an officiant, choosing a venue or diving location, scuba gear and equipment needs, exchanging vows, legal requirements, and more!