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2013 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...
2014 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...
2015 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...
2016 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!
2017 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.
2019 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...
2020 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
2021 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.
2022 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...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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2023 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
2024 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, ...
2024 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...
2026 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.
2027 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.
2028 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2021
Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.
Wondering how to apply for a marriage license during the covid coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. Marriage laws vary by state and even county, but we ca...
2029 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2021
Sequel Weddings: What to Expect From a Couple’s Second Ceremony
Sequel weddings & second ceremonies are trending in 2021- a creative solution to Covid gathering restrictions, postponement, & pandemic risk. Here’s how to p...
2031 DAYS AGO | 1.18.2021
Last Minute Wedding: Officiating a Ceremony on Short Notice, or Same Day!
Learn how to officiate a last minute or same-day wedding ceremony: Not all weddings come with months of planning. Say yes to officiating a last minute elopem...
2034 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2021
Officiant Quick Tip: The Questionnaire -- What question surprises couples the...
A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on what question surprises couples the most during ceremony planning.