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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 Mahomes.
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.
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 private wedding
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 weddings, livestream ceremonies and more, is it worth it to wait?
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!
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.
876 feet in the air: Officiating an adventure wedding on the New River Gorge Bridge
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 and want to explore destination and adventure weddings, read on for inspiration!
New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination
A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination
Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?
As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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 or new to officiating, use these helpful suggestions to get started.
Maryland to discuss marriage licenses updates, gender neutral language for same-sex couples in 2021
Maryland is considering changes to the designations used on marriage licenses, by introducing gender neutral language for same-sex couples. 2021 HB 449
Dave Chappelle photobombs a First Look wedding photo! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity wedding crashers.
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, Katy Perry, Beyonce, & more.
AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering couples everywhere
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 reflects their personal love story.
This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disagree
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.
Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that require registration to perform marriage)
Will Oklahoma still require wedding officiants to register with the county clerk in 2021? Learn which states require licensing and minister registration.
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 can help.
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 plan & officiate one & what to expect.
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 elopement, short notice ceremony, or same day wedding! This skill will also make you a great choice as a backup officiant and wedding day hero. Follow these simple steps, including online ordination, minister registration, sample wedding ceremony scripts, what to wear, how to pronounce the couple, sign the marriage license, and more.