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Illustration: A wedding officiant talks to a couple while deciding whether or not to officiate their wedding ceremony. The couple is wearing a dark suit and a yellow shirt. The officiant has dark hair and a green shirt.

1384 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2020

When should officiants say No to a ceremony?

Not every officiant is a good fit for every ceremony. Learn to identify red flags and bad matches, and choose couples and ceremonies that are best for you an...

Illustration of two young children doing a painting project to make wedding decorations. They are holding up their hands, which are covered in paint, and laughing.

1387 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2020

Involve Children in Planning Your Microwedding Ceremony with Seasonal Crafts

Involve children in planning your microwedding ceremony with these seasonal crafts, including decorative wedding masks and twinkle lights for backyard microw...

Roll Out The Barrel: Washington State Loosens Wedding Reception Rules!

1388 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2020

Roll Out The Barrel: Washington State Loosens Wedding Reception Rules!

Read how Washington State's new October 2020 social distancing rules will affect wedding planning, ceremonies, and receptions. Find out how to plan a safe, s...

Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challenge Obergefell v Hodges

1390 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2020

Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challen...

Will same-sex marriage remain protected once conservative judges take over the Supreme Court? American Marriage Ministries is committed to ensuring that all ...

Introducing AMM’s Government Registration Guarantee -- Ordination Credentials recognized and accepted, or your money back!

1390 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2020

Introducing AMM’s Government Registration Guarantee -- Ordination Credentials...

The American Marriage Ministry Government Registration Guarantee ensures that your Ordination Credentials will be recognized and accepted, or we will issue a...

Plan a Simple Wedding Ceremony With Inspiration from One Couple’s ‘Year and a Day’ Pagan Engagement

1391 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2020

Plan a Simple Wedding Ceremony With Inspiration from One Couple’s ‘Year and a...

Learn the parts of a handfasting wedding and Plan a handfasting ceremony using inspiration from a traditional Pagan ‘year and a day’ engagement.

“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding

1394 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2020

“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding

What do officiants wear? It depends… Read how one officiant led a naturist wedding in a nudist community, but stayed true to her own personal wedding style.

“Having the care of souls” as an online-ordained minister: How wedding officiant ministers exceed the legal standards of state marriage law requirements.

1394 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2020

“Having the care of souls” as an online-ordained minister: How wedding offici...

Tennessee lawmakers have incorrectly applied the phrase "having the care of souls" to discriminate against ministers that are ordained online. Learn how onli...

From Seasonal Masks to Extra Mics, 5 Things Officiants Can Do Right Now to Prepare for Fall & Winter Wedding Ceremonies

1397 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2020

From Seasonal Masks to Extra Mics, 5 Things Officiants Can Do Right Now to Pr...

There are several ways officiants can prepare for fall & winter indoor weddings during the pandemic to make seasonal ceremonies safe, fun, and memorable.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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How to write a compelling minister profile or personal bio

1400 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2020

How to write a compelling minister profile or personal bio

Tips for wedding officiants on how to write an engaging minister profile or personal bio

Remembering RBG's Work to Legalize and Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage

1402 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2020

Remembering RBG's Work to Legalize and Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage

American Marriage Ministries honors and reflects on RBG's longstanding efforts to legalize and celebrate same-sex marriage.

Safe Ceremony Planning — How Wedding Officiants Can Still Get to Know a Couple, While Social Distancing

1404 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2020

Safe Ceremony Planning — How Wedding Officiants Can Still Get to Know a Coupl...

Wedding ceremony planning, Learn how to have a great first-meeting and interview with a new couple while social distancing.

Handfasting and Virtual Weddings -- Keeping Traditions Alive in Modern Microweddings

1408 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2020

Handfasting and Virtual Weddings -- Keeping Traditions Alive in Modern Microw...

Lessons from a Seattle couple’s livestreamed handfasting, where not just one but two dads helped officiate the unique virtual event.

More Than Words: 5 Body Language Tips for New Officiants

1410 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2020

More Than Words: 5 Body Language Tips for New Officiants

Learn how to use body language to improve ceremonies for first time wedding officiants.

 Can I Get A Witness? Small Ceremonies, Witness Requirements, and Self-Solemnizing Marriages Revisited

1412 DAYS AGO | 9.14.2020

Can I Get A Witness? Small Ceremonies, Witness Requirements, and Self-Solemn...

Most states require an officiant and witnesses at a wedding ceremony, but there are a few places where couples can officiate weddings on their own with a sel...

Rehearsals are Important - Even When Officiating a Friend’s Casual Backyard Wedding Ceremony

1416 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2020

Rehearsals are Important - Even When Officiating a Friend’s Casual Backyard W...

Whether your wedding is big or small, rehearsing the ceremony is a must

Attention Officiants: 4 things you might forget the day of the wedding (and what to do about it)

1418 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2020

Attention Officiants: 4 things you might forget the day of the wedding (and w...

Four important things that wedding officiants often forget - and what they can do about it when it happens! Avoid wedding day disasters and turn mishaps into...

Illustration of a gothic bride and groom wearing animal masks for a Halloween or Samhain pagan wedding celebration

1422 DAYS AGO | 9.4.2020

So you’ve been asked to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding...

Learn how to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding and write a custom fall holiday ceremony script.

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