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American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

1347 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

American Marriage Ministries ordained our 750,000th minister today! Online ordination provides officiant training for friends and family members who want to ...

We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

1347 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020

We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

American Marriage Ministries conducted a survey with officiants across the country, giving us unique and valuable insight into how American couples are plann...

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1348 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2020

Utah becomes first state to allow international virtual Zoom wedding for part...

Utah is the first state to allow virtual international Zoom weddings for couples living in different countries, and different states, as COVID-19 travel rest...

New restrictions on wedding ceremonies and receptions in Washington State

1348 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2020

New restrictions on wedding ceremonies and receptions in Washington State

November 2020 WA Governor Inslee announced new restrictions on indoor gatherings, wedding receptions, and wedding ceremonies to last into December 2020 as CO...

When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?

1351 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2020

When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?

How to determine your rates and what to charge as a professional or first time wedding officiant, including when to lower or raise the cost for custom weddin...

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

1352 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2020

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

Will decorative wedding masks replace the veil to become a new family heirloom as the COVID-19 pandemic changes wedding attire and fashions?

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it time to freak out?

1354 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2020

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it ...

A nationwide survey found the role of the wedding officiant is changing as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. What does it mean for the future of officiants?

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples

1358 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2020

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution,...

Nevada has become the first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution and protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid Supreme Court shake up

1362 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2020

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid S...

LGBTQ+ and marriage equality advocates wait as Nevada becomes the first state to vote on removing a same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution on Nove...

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“I’m so nervous I could puke" - A wedding ceremony mishap and a quick-thinking officiant!

1366 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2020

“I’m so nervous I could puke" - A wedding ceremony mishap and a quick-thinkin...

An officiant’s quick thinking and sense of humor saves the day when a groom’s anxiety makes him vomit during the wedding ceremony!

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Sex Marriage

1368 DAYS AGO | 10.27.2020

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Se...

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court might mean for the future of same-sex marriage, marriage equality, and the LGBTQ+ communit...

The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea

1369 DAYS AGO | 10.26.2020

The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea

How to host a hybrid wedding by livestreaming a small in-person wedding ceremony to your online guests.

No marriage license, no marriage… but maybe a misdemeanor?

1372 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2020

No marriage license, no marriage… but maybe a misdemeanor?

There are legal marriage license handling requirements. Learn how and when to sign a marriage license, file a marriage license, and make sure your wedding ce...

Pope Francis speaks out in support of same-sex civil unions in new documentary

1373 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2020

Pope Francis speaks out in support of same-sex civil unions in new documentary

Pope Francis endorses & offers support for same-sex civil unions in a new documentary, Francesco, moving the Church towards acceptance of LGBTQ+ families

Charities We’re Supporting This Month

1375 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2020

Charities We’re Supporting This Month

American Marriage Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We support the arts, music and theater, environmental advocacy, news and education. See w...

Exorcisms, Flus, and Flat Tires: Backup Officiants are Essential, Especially in 2020

1376 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2020

Exorcisms, Flus, and Flat Tires: Backup Officiants are Essential, Especially ...

Wedding officiants may have to cancel last minute, but couples can avoid canceling the wedding ceremony by having a friend or family member prepared as a bac...

Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony

1379 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2020

Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony

How to honor dead relatives and loved ones as part of a joyful wedding ceremony.

When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Ministries

1382 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2020

When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Mini...

When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in...

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