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1930 DAYS AGO | 2.9.2021
Signature cocktails, fashion shows & electric violins -- the Atlanta Wedding ...
The Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza showed us how hot virtual wedding planning expos and bridal shows can be. And now we can’t wait for more!
1931 DAYS AGO | 2.8.2021
6 Wedding Trends We Love For 2021
Smaller, greener, more colorful, and more charitable: 6 trends for 2021 that show the wedding industry is changing not just for good, but for the better!
1933 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2021
A drive-thru wedding at Dunkin’ Donuts this Valentine’s? A sign of the times.
Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away a drive thru wedding ceremony this Valentine’s, which makes us wonder: Is the trend here to stay and can modern officiants embr...
1934 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2021
A puppy helps with a proposal! Plus how to involve pets in your wedding ceremony
An Ohio couple gets engaged with the help of an adorable puppy, plus ways to include your dogs, cats, bunnies, and other pets in your wedding ceremony.
1934 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2021
Chiefs fans find their Cupid in game-day wedding this Super Bowl
Pastor Nancy Kerr of Kansas City drove to Tampa to marry 15 couples this Super Bowl Sunday, in a group wedding honoring the KC Chiefs & No. 15 Patrick Mahome...
1935 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2021
Let’s Talk Self-Solemnizing Weddings!
Can you marry yourself in a self-uniting ceremony? Find out the marriage laws in your state to plan a self-solemnizing elopement, microwedding, or cozy priva...
1936 DAYS AGO | 2.3.2021
Couple’s Wedding Canceled SEVEN Times! When is it time to say F* it and Elope?
Wedding cancelled seven times!? When is it time to elope, or choose another pandemic wedding alternative? With micro weddings, minimony, virtual zoom wedding...
1937 DAYS AGO | 2.2.2021
Delivering Your Script at the Ceremony
Learn how professional officiants prepare, present, & deliver a wedding script. How to hold the script & if tablets or paper work best during the ceremony!
1938 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2021
Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony
Keep your wedding short, sweet, simple, and safer with a teeny-tiny covid-era DIY elopement ceremony.
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Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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1940 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2021
876 feet in the air: Officiating an adventure wedding on the New River Gorge ...
An AMM Minister performs a wedding high above the New River Gorge in an adventure wedding ceremony the couple will never forget. If you’re a new officiant an...
1941 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2021
New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader disc...
A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination
1942 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2021
Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does th...
As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.
1943 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2021
Bride Or Groom MIA On The Wedding Day? Here’s What To Do!
Professional officiants answer the question: What if a bride or groom doesn’t show up or is running late? If you’re performing a wedding for the first time o...
1944 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2021
Maryland to discuss marriage licenses updates, gender neutral language for sa...
Maryland is considering changes to the designations used on marriage licenses, by introducing gender neutral language for same-sex couples. 2021 HB 449
1945 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2021
AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering c...
Meet AMM Minister Amber Olsen, a wedding officiant in North Dakota whose new ceremony planning book gives couples a unique perspective to create a day that r...
1945 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2021
Dave Chappelle photobombs a First Look wedding photo! Plus, a look back at so...
Dave Chappelle photobombed a First Look wedding photo in Texas! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity wedding crashers, including Jason Mamoa, ...
1947 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2021
This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disa...
AMM takes a swing at a Miss Manners letter, regarding wedding planning, family involvement, and creating the ceremony or reception of a couple’s dreams.
1948 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2021
Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that re...
Will Oklahoma still require wedding officiants to register with the county clerk in 2021? Learn which states require licensing and minister registration.