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2009 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.
2013 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.
2015 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.
2017 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...
2021 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
2023 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...
2027 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.
2031 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
2031 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.
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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2035 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...
2036 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...
2042 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.
2043 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...
2044 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...
2045 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...
2056 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
2059 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.
2059 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...