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50 Couples Get Married in a Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chicago

1590 DAYS AGO | 9.27.2021

50 Couples Get Married in a Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chicago

50 couples participated in a festive mass wedding ceremony this weekend, called "Marriages on the Mile," to celebrate the Wrigley Building's 100th anniversar...

Two friends and the wedding officiant raise a glass of champagne to toast the newlywed bride and groom after their wedding ceremony, all five of them are smiling happily.

1590 DAYS AGO | 9.27.2021

How to Ask Someone to Officiate Your Wedding - Our Favorite Way to Say 'Will ...

How to ask someone to officiate your wedding ceremony - 3 creative ways to ask a friend or family member to perform a marriage, that will make them feel love...

How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

1593 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2021

How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Indiana - from how to find a wedding officiant and choose a wedding venue, to tips on where to apply for and retur...

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony to Dancing La Tarantella

1594 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2021

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony t...

Include one of these 14 Italian wedding traditions and superstitions in your marriage ceremony or reception! From warding off the evil eye and other supersti...

NEW Product Announcement: Handfasting, From Ancient Rituals to Modern Ceremonies

1595 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2021

NEW Product Announcement: Handfasting, From Ancient Rituals to Modern Ceremonies

Introducing our newest ceremony planning guide! A creative ‘how-to’ book that explores ancient Pagan traditions, the marriage rite, and how to add the magic ...

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic Church

1596 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2021

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic ...

Pope Francis speaks out again against blessing same-sex marriages within the Catholic Church.

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments

1596 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2021

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marria...

California votes on extending online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments through January 2024, as legislators send Assembly Bill 583 t...

How to Get Married in Georgia - Planning a wedding in the Peach State

1600 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2021

How to Get Married in Georgia - Planning a wedding in the Peach State

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

NEW Product Announcement: Custom Wood Certificate Frame

1600 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2021

NEW Product Announcement: Custom Wood Certificate Frame

There's a new product in the AMM store! These sleek, high-quality custom wood frames protect and display your ordination certificate and minister credentials...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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close up of bride and groom holding hands

1601 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2021

How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Married In Each State?

Learn the legal age to get married in each state & territory, with links to marriage laws for child marriage, such as requiring parental consent, court appro...

How to Write Wedding Vows Using the Three Question Template

1602 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2021

How to Write Wedding Vows Using the Three Question Template

Learn how to write your own wedding vows using this simple three question template. Perfect for wedding officiants writing a personalized ceremony script, an...

pink flower against a white background to symbolize peace, love, and quiet reflection

1603 DAYS AGO | 9.14.2021

How to Include a Moment of Silence in Your Wedding Ceremony

Learn how long a moment of silence lasts during a wedding ceremony, when to add one, and what to say before and after. A ‘how to’ for couples and officiants ...

7 Tips for Wedding Officiants During the COVID Delta Surge

1604 DAYS AGO | 9.13.2021

7 Tips for Wedding Officiants During the COVID Delta Surge

Practical tips for wedding officiants to create safe (and fun!) ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic as the delta variant surge continues, including a cl...

Give Your Wedding a 1960s Pop Infusion with These 10 Songs & Lyrics

1607 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2021

Give Your Wedding a 1960s Pop Infusion with These 10 Songs & Lyrics

Make sure your wedding vows and ceremony script pop by adding a few lyrics from these 1960s classic songs. Perfect for a vintage, retro, hippie, or bohemian...

Mayor De Blasio calls out NYC Marriage Bureau

1607 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2021

Mayor De Blasio calls out NYC Marriage Bureau

Couples in New York sometimes wait weeks for a virtual appointment to get a marriage license during the COVID pandemic. Mayor de Blasio says it’s time for th...

NBA All-Star Damian Lillard & Kay’la Hanson pose in their wedding attire outdoors in celebration of their marriage. Damian wears a dark suit with a white shirt and bowtie, Kay'la wears a white wedding dress and holds a bouquet of white flowers

1608 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2021

All-star wedding ceremony inspiration from Damian Lillard & Kay’la Hanson

5 ways to capture the all-star vibe of Damian Lillard and Kay’la Hanson’s extravagant wedding, which included guests like Snoop Dog, Common, Draymond Green,...

A 'flower dude' or 'flower man' walks down the wedding aisle in short daisy-duke shorts, a cropped tshirt, a pink tie, and sunglasses. He looks funny and outrageous, and guests turn to watch him, smiling and laughing

1609 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2021

The Rise of the Flower Man - A Fun Offbeat Wedding Trend

Is it time to pick a flower man for your wedding? This offbeat wedding trend is a twist on the traditional flower girl that’s gender inclusive and gives coup...

Garret Clayton & Blake Knight asked Alicia Silverstone to officiate their private LA wedding

1610 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2021

Garret Clayton & Blake Knight asked Alicia Silverstone to officiate their pri...

Garret Clayton and Blake Knight got married! And the couple asked close friend and ordained minister Alicia Silverstone to officiate the private outdoor cere...

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