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1653 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2021
4 Tips for New Ministers
These are 4 rules that every new and first time officiant should follow when preparing for the wedding day to make sure the ceremony is an uplifting experien...
1657 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2020
What to wear as weddings trend toward the bold, bright & colorful in 2021
Bright, bold, colorful weddings are trending for 2021. What should wedding officiants wear to a ceremony filled with color? Stick to the basics or break out ...
1659 DAYS AGO | 12.29.2020
Handling Wedding Ceremony Interruptions (for the Officiant)
Simple ways ministers can handle unexpected mistakes, ceremony interruptions & avoid wedding disasters to keep the focus on the couple. Great for new officia...
1660 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2020
How does the rise in weekday weddings impact wedding officiants?
Will a rise in weekday weddings impact marriage officiants in 2021? As more couples get married during the week, nontraditional ceremonies give officiants a ...
1664 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2020
Tradition & Creativity in the Ceremony
Find the best ceremony fit for your couple. Borrow from ancient traditions or create new, unconventional offbeat wedding rituals, or use a mix of old and new...
1664 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2020
Active duty military personnel may soon be able to marry by video conference ...
Service members will be able to choose a virtual or proxy marriage ceremony in Texas if House Bill No. 675 passes in 2021.
1665 DAYS AGO | 12.23.2020
Will South Carolina get rid of its marriage license waiting period?
Proposed changes to the SC marriage license application waiting period would allow couples to elope or marry in short notice wedding ceremonies. SC S.B. 123 ...
1666 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2020
Cancellations suck. Does wedding insurance cover them during a pandemic?
Find out how wedding insurance does (and doesn’t) help with venue closures, cancellations, postponements, refunds, and other surprises during COVID-19.
1666 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2020
Structuring the Ceremony’s Flow
Use this format to transition & flow effortlessly between parts of a wedding ceremony. Learn how to write, structure & perform a marriage ceremony in 15 - 20...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
More Recent Articles
1667 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2020
Proposed Texas Legislation -- and How Gender-Neutral Language Protects & Resp...
State Sen. Johnson (TX) proposed a bill that would replace gendered language in Family Code to protect same-sex couples & parents, reminding us that language...
1668 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2020
How to Perform a Buddhist Wedding Ceremony
Want to know what a Buddhist wedding ritual entails? Learn about the readings, decorations, how the ceremony is constructed, and more. ✓ Explore our guide!
1669 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2020
Who’s Writing the Ceremony? 4 Paths to the Perfect Script.
4 methods wedding officiants & couples use to write a wedding ceremony. Find the method that works best for your wedding & learn how to write a wedding cerem...
1670 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2020
New Officiant Script! Winter Solstice Wedding with Unity Candle
New sample wedding ceremony script for a Winter Solstice celebration. Bring bright lights & lots of love into the darkest, longest night of the year with thi...
1670 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2020
3 Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas for Officiants to Give Couples
Simple holiday gift ideas for wedding officiants to give couples, while planning their ceremony or to say thank you for a wonderful wedding.
1671 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2020
Texas Monthly Article Gives Behind the Scenes Peek at the Crazy Shit Wedding ...
New 'Texas Monthly' article interviews photographers in pandemic-era TX weddings, sharing crazy stories & giving unique vendor perspective on COVID safety
1671 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2020
Representatives in US House Voice Support for SCOTUS Protection of Same-Sex M...
An Oct 2020 resolution introduced in the House of Representatives voices continued support for SCOTUS protection of same-sex couples’ right to marry, LGBTQ+ ...
1672 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2020
Are You Ready to Perform a Wedding?
4 practical steps & a word of warning to prepare for the wedding day & ceremony. Whether you've been asked to officiate or are planning your own wedding, thi...
1674 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2020
How to Revise the (Bad) First Draft of a Wedding Ceremony
How to write, edit, & revise a wedding ceremony script until it shines, using suggestions from real AMM Ministers & Wedding Officiants. Because performing a ...