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

1766 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”

1767 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

1773 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

1773 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.

1775 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2020

Top AMM Wedding Officiant Resources

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

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

1783 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.

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.

1783 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...

Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Officiant

1787 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

New Hampshire Lawmakers Propose Special Wedding Officiant License

1787 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2020

New Hampshire Lawmakers Propose Special Wedding Officiant License

Legislation proposed in New Hampshire would create a special license for one-day wedding officiants, however the license costs $85 and is only valid for one ...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Are Rustic Barn Weddings Passé? Introducing Warehouse Weddings!

1801 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2019

Are Rustic Barn Weddings Passé? Introducing Warehouse Weddings!

Have you considered celebrating your wedding in a warehouse space? More couples than ever are choosing these great spaces.

Here’s the Latest on What’s Happening with Tennessee’s Online Ordination Ban

1810 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2019

Here’s the Latest on What’s Happening with Tennessee’s Online Ordination Ban

A court order has suspended Tennessee's law banning online ordination, find out what happens next here.

The Officiant Timeline

1816 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2019

The Officiant Timeline

If you've been asked to officiate, you will want to follow this officiant timeline to ensure you're allowing plenty of time to register, work with the couple...

Who's Laughing Now? – How to Use Humor in the Wedding Ceremony

1818 DAYS AGO | 12.2.2019

Who's Laughing Now? – How to Use Humor in the Wedding Ceremony

Adding a little humor to your wedding ceremony is a great way to get balance and make everyone happy and comfortable, but it's important not to go overboard....

AMM's Minister Ordination Package is a Must-Have!

1823 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2019

AMM's Minister Ordination Package is a Must-Have!

American Marriage Ministries' Minister Ordination Package includes everything you need to legally perform marriage as an AMM Minister and wedding officiant

Zipping Down the Aisle: Are Zipline Ceremonies the Future of Weddings?

1825 DAYS AGO | 11.25.2019

Zipping Down the Aisle: Are Zipline Ceremonies the Future of Weddings?

Want to try something new? Read how one Pennsylvania couple ziplined into their wedding ceremony and created a unique wedding ceremony.

What Does a Wedding Officiant Wear?!

1831 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2019

What Does a Wedding Officiant Wear?!

Tips, advice, and style guides on what to wear to look your best as a wedding officiant

Attention Couples: Want an Awesome Ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and work closely with your officiant!

1832 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2019

Attention Couples: Want an Awesome Ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and wo...

Want an awesome wedding ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and open communication with your wedding officiant. It's that simple!

A photo taken during AMM's in person ordination tour in Tennessee, shows a line of people at a desk where AMM staff are completing the ordination process.

1835 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2019

How Online Ordination Facilitates Marriage Equality in Rural America

Online ordination allows non traditional couples to find ministers that wont discriminate against them but some lawmakers are trying to change that

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