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1445 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.
1445 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...
1448 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.
1451 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
1453 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.
1455 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.
1459 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.
1461 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.
1463 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...
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1467 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
1469 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...
1473 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.
1477 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2020
New marriage officiant legislation submitted in Virginia, fails to address br...
A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination
1477 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2020
Microphone Tips for Wedding Officiants and Couples
Microphone and wedding audio advice for first time, novice officiants and couples planning their own wedding.
1481 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2020
DEADLINE ALERT: New work and travel permit fees may add to wedding stress for...
Beginning October 2nd, 2020, the US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will charge newlyweds applying for a green card significantly higher fees for th...
1482 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2020
ELOPE: An illustrated guide to an eco-friendly & empowered alternative weddin...
Eloping can be an eco friendly and empowered alternative to postponing your wedding, an illustrated guide to eloping.
1482 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2020
ELOPE: An illustrated guide to an eco-friendly & empowered alternative weddin...
Part 2 of how Eloping can be an eco-friendly & empowered alternative to postponing your wedding—an illustrated guide to eloping.
1488 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2020
Wedding Ceremony Stage Fright: Tips for officiants (and couples)
Learn how wedding officiants & couples can overcome a fear of public speaking to avoid wedding ceremony stage fright