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1930 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2020
Pope Francis speaks out in support of same-sex civil unions in new documentary
Pope Francis endorses & offers support for same-sex civil unions in a new documentary, Francesco, moving the Church towards acceptance of LGBTQ+ families
1932 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2020
Charities We’re Supporting This Month
American Marriage Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We support the arts, music and theater, environmental advocacy, news and education. See w...
1933 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2020
Exorcisms, Flus, and Flat Tires: Backup Officiants are Essential, Especially ...
Wedding officiants may have to cancel last minute, but couples can avoid canceling the wedding ceremony by having a friend or family member prepared as a bac...
1936 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2020
Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony
How to honor dead relatives and loved ones as part of a joyful wedding ceremony.
1939 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2020
When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Mini...
When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in...
1940 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2020
When Should Officiants Say NO to a Ceremony?
Saying no: Officiating a wedding is an important role & you might not be a good fit for every wedding ceremony. Watch for these red flags & bad matches to ch...
1943 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2020
Involve Children in Planning Your Microwedding Ceremony with Seasonal Crafts
Involve children in planning your microwedding ceremony with these seasonal crafts, including decorative wedding masks and twinkle lights for backyard microw...
1944 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2020
Roll Out The Barrel: Washington State Loosens Wedding Reception Rules!
Read how Washington State's new October 2020 social distancing rules will affect wedding planning, ceremonies, and receptions. Find out how to plan a safe, s...
1946 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2020
Introducing AMM’s Government Registration Guarantee -- Ordination Credentials...
The American Marriage Ministry Government Registration Guarantee ensures that your Ordination Credentials will be recognized and accepted, or we will issue a...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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1946 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2020
Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challen...
Will same-sex marriage remain protected once conservative judges take over the Supreme Court? American Marriage Ministries is committed to ensuring that all ...
1947 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2020
Plan a Simple Wedding Ceremony With Inspiration from One Couple’s ‘Year and a...
Learn the parts of a handfasting wedding and Plan a handfasting ceremony using inspiration from a traditional Pagan ‘year and a day’ engagement.
1950 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2020
“Having the care of souls” as an online-ordained minister: How wedding offici...
Tennessee lawmakers have incorrectly applied the phrase "having the care of souls" to discriminate against ministers that are ordained online. Learn how onli...
1950 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2020
“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding
What do officiants wear? It depends… Read how one officiant led a naturist wedding in a nudist community, but stayed true to her own personal wedding style.
1953 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2020
From Seasonal Masks to Extra Mics, 5 Things Officiants Can Do Right Now to Pr...
There are several ways officiants can prepare for fall & winter indoor weddings during the pandemic to make seasonal ceremonies safe, fun, and memorable.
1956 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2020
How to write a compelling minister profile or personal bio
Tips for wedding officiants on how to write an engaging minister profile or personal bio
1958 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2020
Remembering RBG's Work to Legalize and Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage
American Marriage Ministries honors and reflects on RBG's longstanding efforts to legalize and celebrate same-sex marriage.
1960 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2020
Safe Ceremony Planning — How Wedding Officiants Can Still Get to Know a Coupl...
Wedding ceremony planning, Learn how to have a great first-meeting and interview with a new couple while social distancing.
1964 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2020
Handfasting and Virtual Weddings -- Keeping Traditions Alive in Modern Microw...
Lessons from a Seattle couple’s livestreamed handfasting, where not just one but two dads helped officiate the unique virtual event.