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Meet AMM Minister Raquel - Someone JUST Like You

1723 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2019

Meet AMM Minister Raquel - Someone JUST Like You

It's important to stay connected to AMM's community through the wedding ceremony planning process, and how to register as an officiant in New York City

The AMM Officiant Who STOLE the Show

1725 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2019

The AMM Officiant Who STOLE the Show

Tips for wearing and caring for your AMM wedding officiant stole

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1730 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2019

My Friends Asked Me to Officiate their Wedding - What Should I Do?!

Learn about what ordination means, and how getting ordained with American Marriage Ministries empowers you to practice spirituality on your own terms.

 Asked to Officiate: Your Guide to Performing Marriage

1733 DAYS AGO | 10.28.2019

Asked to Officiate: Your Guide to Performing Marriage

From writing personalized vows to planning and officiating weddings, Asked to Officiate empowers you to conduct an authentic, meaningful, and memorable cerem...

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministries)

1737 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2019

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministr...

every wedding professional should get ordained with American Marriage Ministries because you never know when the minister will get sick, or lost, or back out...

Going Pro: How Much Should I Charge as a Wedding Officiant?

1738 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2019

Going Pro: How Much Should I Charge as a Wedding Officiant?

How to determine your rates and what to charge for your professional officiant services

What is a Wedding Officiant and How Do You Become One?

1740 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2019

What is a Wedding Officiant and How Do You Become One?

Bonnie became a wedding officiant through American Marriage Ministries and it changed her life. Learn how you can too!

Are First-Time Wedding Officiants Hurting Professionals? Here’s How to Adapt to Online Ordination.

1745 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2019

Are First-Time Wedding Officiants Hurting Professionals? Here’s How to Adapt ...

Are first-time wedding officiants taking jobs away from professionals? Online ordination presents both threats and opportunities for professional wedding off...

Wedding Ceremony Vibes: Flow and Emotion Management

1746 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2019

Wedding Ceremony Vibes: Flow and Emotion Management

Creating a wedding ceremony is like telling a story, learn how to create flow so that guests stay engaged.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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1757 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2019

Did I Just Say That? -- 3 Ways to Handle Wedding Ceremony Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes, even wedding officiants! But don't let that throw your wedding ceremony off course. Follow these three tips for first time wedding o...

Start & End Well - Opening & Closing Words in a Wedding Ceremony

1768 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2019

Start & End Well - Opening & Closing Words in a Wedding Ceremony

The first and last words are the most important part of a wedding ceremony, learn why!

Good News Alert: Virginia Counties Remove Racist Language From Marriage Application!

1775 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2019

Good News Alert: Virginia Counties Remove Racist Language From Marriage Appli...

Virginia will no longer require couples to disclose their race when applying for marriage licenses.

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1782 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2019

Here’s why you should always check local marriage license rules…

North Carolina county clerks affirm that they do accept weddings performed by ministers ordained online as church drops lawsuit.

Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License Application

1783 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2019

Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License Application

A lawsuit filed in Virginia alleges that the state's marriage license application is racist.

New Feature Announcement: The Wedding Wall

1785 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2019

New Feature Announcement: The Wedding Wall

AMM's Wedding Wall is the only place on the internet dedicated to sharing and browsing wedding ceremonies, featuring pictures, scripts, and tips from other o...

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1786 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2019

Breathe in, Breathe Out: Calming Brides' and Grooms' Nerves

Attention wedding officiants: If the bride or groom are nervous before the wedding ceremony, these tips will help calm their nerves and ensure that the weddi...

“A Life’s Dream...” Ministers Explain Why They Got Ordained With AMM

1794 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2019

“A Life’s Dream...” Ministers Explain Why They Got Ordained With AMM

AMM Ministers share why the got ordained online and how solemnizing weddings has changed their lives.

America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!

1797 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2019

America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!

Getting ordained online by AMM allows you to serve your community and practice your faith on your own terms.

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