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1548 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2021
The best Officiant Wedding Emergency Kit we’ve ever seen
Wedding officiants take note: This is the best wedding emergency kit we’ve seen. Solve every mishap, mistake, accident and surprise, and prevent day-of disas...
1549 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2021
When Pagans Wed: Modern Paganism & the Wedding Ritual
Sacred circles, handfasting unity candles, and feasting -- learn what to expect at a modern Pagan or Neopagan wedding ceremony, including marriage rites of W...
1551 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2021
7 Ultimate Engagement Gifts To Make a Couple’s Wedding Planning a Breeze
Why not give your favorite engaged couple a gift they can really use? These 7 gifts make wedding planning fun and easy, because getting married should be joy...
1552 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2021
Want to get inside the heads (and hearts) of modern couples? 5 book recommend...
From neuroscience to marketing tips, book recommendations for wedding officiants that shake up perspectives, improve communication, introduce new services, a...
1553 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2021
Pagan Wedding Altars : An Illustrated Look at a Year and a Day Altar
Magic, love, & symbolism come together on a Pagan wedding altar. Learn some of the most common items you can expect, using a Wiccan Year and a Day ritual as ...
1554 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021
Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms
Mormon priests perform marriages and baptisms for dead ancestors to give their souls a place in the afterlife. Learn more about these rites, including proxy ...
1554 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021
A queer Tennessee Minister talks about the importance of online ordination, a...
A queer wedding officiant in Nashville, Tennessee talks about the importance of online ordination in the LBTQ IA+ community as the fight against the state’s ...
1555 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2021
Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained minister...
An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB 1377 / HB 0213. With information on...
1556 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021
New Gallup poll shows church membership is down dramatically -- And we know why
A new Gallup poll shows US church membership is lower than ever, below 50 percent in 2020. The largest contributor cited was a lack of religious preference o...
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1556 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021
Permits for Oregon beach weddings on hold until July
Oregon will not be issuing permits for weddings and outdoor gatherings of over 50 people until after July 1, 2021, due to the continued spread of COVID-19. S...
1558 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2021
Are Group Weddings still happening? They are, despite -- or maybe because of ...
The endurance of group weddings is telling about what matters most to modern-day couples, and the challenges they face.
1559 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2021
Apply for your marriage license online in Bucks County, PA
Couples planning a wedding in Bucks County, PA can now apply for their marriage license online over video conference, as part of a pilot program launched by ...
1560 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2021
The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)
The best worst wedding jokes and funny quotes on marriage! Would you use these in your toast, speech, vows, or ceremony?
1561 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2021
Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underw...
Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mo...
1562 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021
An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages
Covenant marriage is a legally distinct type of marriage that wedding officiants should know about. Read our advice on performing a covenant marriage ceremon...
1562 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021
Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do
No one wants to make a fool of themselves by delivering a bad wedding toast! Follow these simple tips on what to say and do to make your speech memorable.
1563 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2021
AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to a...
AMM welcomes people of all faiths: If you’re wondering how to become an ordained minister with a nondenominational, interfaith church, whether you’re Neopaga...
1565 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2021
Meditation for Ministers: AMM’s Favorite Pink Noise Playlists on Spotify
Ministers and wedding officiants are BUSY this season! Luckily, meditation helps us stay productive, positive, and avoid burnout! Pink noise is great for low...