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Cancellations suck. Does wedding insurance cover them during a pandemic?
Find out how wedding insurance does (and doesn’t) help with venue closures, cancellations, postponements, refunds, and other surprises during COVID-19.
Structuring the Ceremony’s Flow
Use this format to transition & flow effortlessly between parts of a wedding ceremony. Learn how to write, structure & perform a marriage ceremony in 15 - 20 minutes.
Proposed Texas Legislation -- and How Gender-Neutral Language Protects & Respects LGBTQ+ Families
State Sen. Johnson (TX) proposed a bill that would replace gendered language in Family Code to protect same-sex couples & parents, reminding us that language matters in law and in the marriage ceremony.
How to Perform a Buddhist Wedding Ceremony
Want to know what a Buddhist wedding ritual entails? Learn about the readings, decorations, how the ceremony is constructed, and more. ✓ Explore our guide!
Who’s Writing the Ceremony? 4 Paths to the Perfect Script.
4 methods wedding officiants & couples use to write a wedding ceremony. Find the method that works best for your wedding & learn how to write a wedding ceremony script or template!
New Officiant Script! Winter Solstice Wedding with Unity Candle
New sample wedding ceremony script for a Winter Solstice celebration. Bring bright lights & lots of love into the darkest, longest night of the year with this ceremony template.
3 Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas for Officiants to Give Couples
Simple holiday gift ideas for wedding officiants to give couples, while planning their ceremony or to say thank you for a wonderful wedding.
Representatives in US House Voice Support for SCOTUS Protection of Same-Sex Marriage
An Oct 2020 resolution introduced in the House of Representatives voices continued support for SCOTUS protection of same-sex couples’ right to marry, LGBTQ+ individuals & their families. HRes 1209
Texas Monthly Article Gives Behind the Scenes Peek at the Crazy Shit Wedding Photographers Saw This Year
New 'Texas Monthly' article interviews photographers in pandemic-era TX weddings, sharing crazy stories & giving unique vendor perspective on COVID safety
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Are You Ready to Perform a Wedding?
4 practical steps & a word of warning to prepare for the wedding day & ceremony. Whether you've been asked to officiate or are planning your own wedding, this is for you!
How to Revise the (Bad) First Draft of a Wedding Ceremony
How to write, edit, & revise a wedding ceremony script until it shines, using suggestions from real AMM Ministers & Wedding Officiants. Because performing a wedding starts with a great script!
Plan & Officiate a Winter Solstice Ceremony with Candle Lighting
Light up the night with a Winter Solstice Wedding! How to plan & officiate a candle lighting solstice ceremony, whether pagan, secular, earth magic, or nondenominational this December.
Up, Up, and Away! How Wedding Officiants With Unique Career Paths Create Unique Wedding Ceremonies
Use unique interests & job skills to become a unique wedding officiant, with lessons from a hot air balloon wedding ceremony adventure, high above Las Vegas.
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Does social distancing hurt communication? Here are 3 ways wedding officiants can connect with couples.
Communication between wedding officiants & couples has hit a rough patch. Learn 3 ways to improve communication during COVID-19 while social distancing.
AMM Minister Samuel Heath has a calling: To operate on love and to officiate the hell out of weddings
AMM Minister Samuel Heath is an LGBTQ wedding officiant who believes love is a calling & all people have a right to marry.
Racing to the Altar… Just in Time for Taxes
Are you getting married to save money on taxes? Keep these things in mind when choosing your tax filing status as newlyweds to decide if married filing separately or married filing jointly is best.
Plan a Wedding Ceremony in a National or State Park During COVID-19, in 5 Steps
Have your winter or spring wedding in a national park! 5 steps to plan a safe outdoor wedding ceremony during COVID-19 in a state park or national park.
A Wedding Photographer Reminds Us Why The Big Picture Is The Most Important One
Small mistakes & accidents don't have to ruin your wedding photos OR your wedding day. Focus on the importance & deeper meaning of your wedding ceremony, because your mood is the one thing your wedding photographer can't fix in photoshop.