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AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know

1700 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2020

AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know

American Marriage Ministries' glossary of frequently used terms that every ordained minister needs to know

The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than You’d Think!

1701 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2020

The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than Y...

Without the ceremony, your wedding is just an expensive party. Learn how to start you wedding celebration right by creating a powerful ceremony.

Close up photo shows a young minister filling out paperwork to register as a wedding minister and prepare to officiate a wedding ceremony.

1702 DAYS AGO | 2.12.2020

How to Get Certified to Marry Someone: Ordination, Certification, and Ministe...

What does it mean to get certified to marry someone. Learn about state requirements to perform marriage, and what you need to do.

Two grooms kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony, they look happy and in love

1708 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2020

Tennessee Lawmakers move to strip same-sex couples of marriage equality (again)

Tennessee Republicans are once again attacking marriage equality, this time arguing that same-sex marriage is "indecent" and unconstitutional.

A close up image that reads "We The People", from the Preamble to the United States Constitution, set against an American Flag

1708 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2020

Ordination vs. Government License: Do You Need to Register to Officiate Weddi...

Ordination or Government Minister License, learn the difference and what steps do you need to take to legally officiate weddings in your state.

Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding party get sick on the wedding day

1709 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2020

Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding p...

Couples are cancelling weddings to prevent the Coronavirus spread, what should you if you get sick before your wedding day, even if it's just the common cold...

“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for wedding officiants in 2020

1710 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2020

“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for weddi...

Wondering where to start your search for a wedding officiant? From Google to Friends and Family, finding the right match requires an understanding of the cer...

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

1717 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2020

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

You may already know the perfect wedding officiant without realizing it! Learn how to find a wedding officiant & tips for choosing the best person to officiate

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

1721 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

Choosing your officiant wisely and working with them closely throughout the duration of your planning is the key to a successful wedding ceremony.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Wedding officiant speaks to the groom during a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony, standing with the groom and bride in front of a simple white arch, with trees in the background. Next to the couple are a bridesmaid, wearing a floral dress and holding a bouquet, and a groomsman in a suit.

1721 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020

...So What Does a Wedding Officiant Really Do?

From writing, traveling, handling logistics and important documents, and meeting with the couple, wedding officiants go above and beyond to create the perfec...

Close up photo of a gavel, symbolic of marriage laws and marriage legislation

1722 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2020

Is Virginia about to get rid of its discriminatory marriage officiant laws?

A law submitted in Virginia could make it easier for friends and family to officiate weddings by allowing couples to designate their officiant on their weddi...

Proposed New Jersey Amendment to "Authorize Persons Serving Overseas in Military to be Married or Enter into Civil Union by Video Conference or Other Electronic Means”

1723 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2020

Proposed New Jersey Amendment to "Authorize Persons Serving Overseas in Milit...

New Jersey’s marriage by proxy laws will now authorize persons serving overseas in military to be married or enter into civil union by video conference or ot...

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

1729 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

American Marriage Ministries joins the Your I Do Crew! Podcast to discuss AMM's role in online ordination, what's going on with online ordination in Tennesse...

A black and white photo shows Pope Leo XII smiling at the camera in his clergy robes

1729 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

A Catholic Ordination Controversy Underscores the Importance of Online Ordina...

A controversy over Catholic ordinations shows why online ordination available to all is so important in order to guarantee marriage equality.

Laid out on a light colored desk: A folio with a wedding officiant script and custom AMM ink pen, a copy of Lucky in Love, a copy of AMM's minister manual, and a copy of Asked to Officiate, a ceremony planning guidebooks. These are all arranged on the desk and the photo is taken from above.

1731 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2020

Top AMM Wedding Officiant Resources

American Marriage Ministries' most popular and best selling wedding officiant resources

A young woman looks at her laptop computer, resting her chin in her hands and contemplating the best place to get ordained online to officiate a wedding for friends.

1739 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2020

How Can I Get Ordained Online: Popular Places & Steps

Discover where to get ordained online! Learn where and how to get ordained online with ease. Explore popular places and find the best option for you, based o...

“How do I get ordained?” A quick introduction to online ordination, and what it means for you.

1739 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2020

“How do I get ordained?” A quick introduction to online ordination, and what ...

How do you get ordained online? Find out how millions of Americans are gaining legal status as "ministers" to officiate weddings.

Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Officiant

1743 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2020

Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Officiant

Gift ideas for your wedding officiant -- thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to creating your wedding ceremony

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