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2027 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2020
Don’t get the minister blues… bet on black (ink)
Most counties have requirements about what color ink can be used on official documents. Be a good officiant and use black ink when signing and filling out al...
2028 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020
We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021
American Marriage Ministries conducted a survey with officiants across the country, giving us unique and valuable insight into how American couples are plann...
2028 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020
American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!
American Marriage Ministries ordained our 750,000th minister today! Online ordination provides officiant training for friends and family members who want to ...
2029 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2020
New restrictions on wedding ceremonies and receptions in Washington State
November 2020 WA Governor Inslee announced new restrictions on indoor gatherings, wedding receptions, and wedding ceremonies to last into December 2020 as CO...
2029 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2020
Utah becomes first state to allow international virtual Zoom wedding for part...
Utah is the first state to allow virtual international Zoom weddings for couples living in different countries, and different states, as COVID-19 travel rest...
2032 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2020
When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?
How to determine your rates and what to charge as a professional or first time wedding officiant, including when to lower or raise the cost for custom weddin...
2033 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2020
Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?
Will decorative wedding masks replace the veil to become a new family heirloom as the COVID-19 pandemic changes wedding attire and fashions?
2035 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2020
A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it ...
A nationwide survey found the role of the wedding officiant is changing as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. What does it mean for the future of officiants?
2039 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2020
Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution,...
Nevada has become the first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution and protect LGBTQ couples
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2043 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2020
Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid S...
LGBTQ+ and marriage equality advocates wait as Nevada becomes the first state to vote on removing a same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution on Nove...
2047 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2020
“I’m so nervous I could puke" - A wedding ceremony mishap and a quick-thinkin...
An officiant’s quick thinking and sense of humor saves the day when a groom’s anxiety makes him vomit during the wedding ceremony!
2049 DAYS AGO | 10.27.2020
What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Se...
What Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court might mean for the future of same-sex marriage, marriage equality, and the LGBTQ+ communit...
2050 DAYS AGO | 10.26.2020
The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea
How to host a hybrid wedding by livestreaming a small in-person wedding ceremony to your online guests.
2053 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2020
No marriage license, no marriage… but maybe a misdemeanor?
No marriage license might mean no wedding! Learn why a wedding officiant might not officiate, the legal risks of a forgetting your marriage license, and how ...
2054 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
2056 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...
2057 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...
2060 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.