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Certificate of marriage is placed in a black folder, next to two gold wedding rings and an ink pen

2104 DAYS AGO | 3.3.2020

Ask AMM: "Who is in charge of getting the marriage license?"

Many first time officiants wonder who is responsible for getting the marriage license, and how to fill it out afterward.

A wedding officiant presides over a wedding ceremony, holding a microphone up to speak, while the bride and groom hold hands and smile happily. Beside them is the best man, who watches with a smile.

2110 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2020

Wedding Officiant Do's & Don't's

AMM's list of Officiant Do's and Don'ts for first time wedding officiants, and what to pack in your Officiant Wedding Emergency Kit before you head to your f...

Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they thought...

2111 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2020

Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they...

If you are planning to have your wedding in a cemetery, these tips will help you create an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life (and d...

Ask AMM: "Can I Perform My Own Marriage Ceremony?"

2118 DAYS AGO | 2.18.2020

Ask AMM: "Can I Perform My Own Marriage Ceremony?"

Regulations and policies for performing self-uniting or self-solemnizing marriage ceremonies in select states

AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know

2122 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2020

AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know

American Marriage Ministries' glossary of frequently used terms that every ordained minister needs to know

The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than You’d Think!

2123 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2020

The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than Y...

Without the ceremony, your wedding is just an expensive party. Learn how to start you wedding celebration right by creating a powerful ceremony.

Close up photo shows a young minister filling out paperwork to register as a wedding minister and prepare to officiate a wedding ceremony.

2124 DAYS AGO | 2.12.2020

How to Get Certified to Marry Someone: Ordination, Certification, and Ministe...

What does it mean to get certified to marry someone. Learn about state requirements to perform marriage, and what you need to do.

Two grooms kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony, they look happy and in love

2130 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2020

Tennessee Lawmakers move to strip same-sex couples of marriage equality (again)

Tennessee Republicans are once again attacking marriage equality, this time arguing that same-sex marriage is "indecent" and unconstitutional.

A close up image that reads "We The People", from the Preamble to the United States Constitution, set against an American Flag

2130 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2020

Ordination vs. Government License: Do You Need to Register to Officiate Weddi...

Ordination or Government Minister License, learn the difference and what steps do you need to take to legally officiate weddings in your state.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

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Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding party get sick on the wedding day

2131 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2020

Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding p...

Couples are cancelling weddings to prevent the Coronavirus spread, what should you if you get sick before your wedding day, even if it's just the common cold...

“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for wedding officiants in 2020

2132 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2020

“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for weddi...

Wondering where to start your search for a wedding officiant? From Google to Friends and Family, finding the right match requires an understanding of the cer...

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

2139 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2020

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

You may already know the perfect wedding officiant without realizing it! Learn how to find a wedding officiant & tips for choosing the best person to officiate

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

2143 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

Choosing your officiant wisely and working with them closely throughout the duration of your planning is the key to a successful wedding ceremony.

Wedding officiant speaks to the groom during a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony, standing with the groom and bride in front of a simple white arch, with trees in the background. Next to the couple are a bridesmaid, wearing a floral dress and holding a bouquet, and a groomsman in a suit.

2143 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2020

...So What Does a Wedding Officiant Really Do?

From writing, traveling, handling logistics and important documents, and meeting with the couple, wedding officiants go above and beyond to create the perfec...

Close up photo of a gavel, symbolic of marriage laws and marriage legislation

2144 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2020

Is Virginia about to get rid of its discriminatory marriage officiant laws?

A law submitted in Virginia could make it easier for friends and family to officiate weddings by allowing couples to designate their officiant on their weddi...

Proposed New Jersey Amendment to "Authorize Persons Serving Overseas in Military to be Married or Enter into Civil Union by Video Conference or Other Electronic Means”

2145 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2020

Proposed New Jersey Amendment to "Authorize Persons Serving Overseas in Milit...

New Jersey’s marriage by proxy laws will now authorize persons serving overseas in military to be married or enter into civil union by video conference or ot...

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

2151 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

American Marriage Ministries joins the Your I Do Crew! Podcast to discuss AMM's role in online ordination, what's going on with online ordination in Tennesse...

A black and white photo shows Pope Leo XII smiling at the camera in his clergy robes

2151 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

A Catholic Ordination Controversy Underscores the Importance of Online Ordina...

A controversy over Catholic ordinations shows why online ordination available to all is so important in order to guarantee marriage equality.

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