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1703 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2020
Want to become a marriage officiant online? Let’s get started right away…
If you want to become a marriage officiant online, just follow these four easy steps to get ordained and officiate weddings.
1705 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2020
The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…
Companies are using fear to sell virtual alternatives to in-person activities, but when it comes to wedding ceremonies, there's no substitute for the real deal.
1708 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2020
Online Skype Weddings (Probably) Aren't Legal -- An Expert Explains How Coron...
Experts explain why most online (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime) coronavirus wedding ceremonies won’t be considered legal by the courts
1713 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2020
American Marriage Ministries is Still Open during the COVID-19 Shutdown. You ...
American Marriage Ministries is still open and offering online ordination and ordination credentials during the COVID-19 shutdown in compliance with CDC and ...
1719 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2020
Can I Officiate a Skype Wedding?
Officiants ask if they can perform a virtual wedding ceremony via Skype due to Coronavirus wedding cancellations and postponements - and we answer why, typic...
1722 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2020
Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On
How to help yourself and others in the role of wedding officiant in the midst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis
1729 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2020
“Should I officiate my granddaughter's wedding?” What to ask yourself if you ...
If someone has asked you to officiate their wedding, it's because they recognize your ability to help them tell their story and create a memorable experience.
1736 DAYS AGO | 3.3.2020
Ask AMM: "Who is in charge of getting the marriage license?"
Many first time officiants wonder who is responsible for getting the marriage license, and how to fill it out afterward.
1742 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2020
Wedding Officiant Do's & Don't's
AMM's list of Officiant Do's and Don'ts for first time wedding officiants, and what to pack in your Officiant Wedding Emergency Kit before you head to your f...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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1743 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2020
Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they...
If you are planning to have your wedding in a cemetery, these tips will help you create an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life (and d...
1750 DAYS AGO | 2.18.2020
Ask AMM: "Can I Perform My Own Marriage Ceremony?"
Regulations and policies for performing self-uniting or self-solemnizing marriage ceremonies in select states
1754 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
1755 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.
1756 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.
1762 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.
1762 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.
1763 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...
1764 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...