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1966 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2020
More Than Words: 5 Body Language Tips for New Officiants
Learn how to use body language to improve ceremonies for first time wedding officiants.
1968 DAYS AGO | 9.14.2020
Can I Get A Witness? Small Ceremonies, Witness Requirements, and Self-Solemn...
Most states require an officiant and witnesses at a wedding ceremony, but there are a few places where couples can officiate weddings on their own with a sel...
1972 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2020
Rehearsals are Important - Even When Officiating a Friend’s Casual Backyard W...
Whether your wedding is big or small, rehearsing the ceremony is a must
1974 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2020
Attention Officiants: 4 things you might forget the day of the wedding (and w...
Four important things that wedding officiants often forget - and what they can do about it when it happens! Avoid wedding day disasters and turn mishaps into...
1978 DAYS AGO | 9.4.2020
So you’ve been asked to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding...
Learn how to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding and write a custom fall holiday ceremony script.
1982 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2020
New marriage officiant legislation submitted in Virginia, fails to address br...
A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination
1982 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2020
Microphone Tips for Wedding Officiants and Couples
Microphone and wedding audio advice for first time, novice officiants and couples planning their own wedding.
1986 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2020
DEADLINE ALERT: New work and travel permit fees may add to wedding stress for...
Beginning October 2nd, 2020, the US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will charge newlyweds applying for a green card significantly higher fees for th...
1987 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2020
Why You Should Elope (an Illustrated Guide)
Looking for reasons to elope? These eloping ideas will inspire you! Plan a fun, eco friendly alternative to a traditional wedding. An illustrated elopement g...
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
More Recent Articles
1993 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2020
Wedding Ceremony Stage Fright: Tips for officiants (and couples)
No more ceremony stage fright! Try these tips for speaking at a wedding ✓ Get past social anxiety & fear of public speaking for the wedding officiant & couples.
1994 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2020
7 Tips for a Stress-Free & Socially Distanced Wedding Ceremony
Advice for easy & low-stress socially distanced wedding and ceremony planning for couples and families to use during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID 19 safet...
1995 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2020
From Ordinary Officiant to High Priestess
HOW choosing a friend to officiate their wedding gave two essential workers the unconventional Solstice ceremony of their dreams while the city around them s...
1996 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2020
Butt-bumps and gift baskets, 6 ways friends and family can keep their distanc...
How-to tips & suggestions to help support friends and family who are having socially distanced weddings during the pandemic, including virtual bachelorette p...
2007 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2020
The Wedding Officiant's Guide to Planning a Minimony
American Marriage Ministries' guide for wedding officiants to help couples safely plan a minimony style wedding or elopement
2010 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2020
AMM COVID-19 Wedding Officiant Survey Report
AMM surveyed 864 ministers across the country to understand how COVID-19 has affected their ability to officiate and plan wedding ceremonies.
2010 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2020
Will Virginia remove discriminatory language from the State Constitution?
New legislation proposed by Virginia representative Adam Ebbin seeks to remove language from the state's constitution that discriminates against gay LGBTQ co...
2013 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2020
Are there legal wording requirements in a wedding ceremony?
While no specific words are legally required in a wedding ceremony, couples still must make their Declaration of Intent and the officiant must make the Prono...
2016 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2020
Say “F it” and elope, or play the long game? How couples are coping with wedd...
Even if your wedding was cancelled or postponed, these planning ideas will help you find a scheduling solution that achieves your wedding goals.