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2062 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2020
Are there legal wording requirements in a wedding ceremony?
While no specific words are legally required in a wedding ceremony, couples still must make their Declaration of Intent and the officiant must make the Prono...
2065 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2020
Say “F it” and elope, or play the long game? How couples are coping with wedd...
Even if your wedding was cancelled or postponed, these planning ideas will help you find a scheduling solution that achieves your wedding goals.
2066 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2020
What is a shift wedding? How engaged couples are keeping their wedding guest ...
Shift weddings are a wedding format that allows guests to celebrate at different times, and safely social distance. Learn how to organize on here.
2069 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2020
Time is running out to save the USPS. Help AMM defend this American Instituti...
Small businesses and organizations like AMM rely on the USPS to serve our communities. We must resist the Trump administrations efforts to destroy this service.
2070 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2020
From Virtual Weddings to Minimonies: 2020 Wedding Trends
Let's talk 2020 wedding trends (thanks, COVID-19): virtual weddings, elopements, minimonies, and microweddings
2076 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2020
Getting Ordained and Performing Marriage in Different States: How does it work?
Good news: your AMM ordination allows you to perform marriage anywhere in the United States, no matter where you live! Learn how to officiate in other states...
2079 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2020
Why being carbon-neutral is still a priority for American Marriage Ministries...
American Marriage Ministries continues its carbon free pledge and partnership with carbonfund.org because climate change remains a critical challenge that we...
2085 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020
What is an Interfaith, or Non-Denominational Church?
Find out what an interfaith non-denominational church like American Marriage Ministries believes and how we provide a safe place for all beliefs.
2085 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020
Helpful Tips for the First-Time Wedding Officiant
Officiating for the first time? Here are helpful tips and details to remember that will ensure your success as a wedding officiant!
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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2085 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020
NY Governor Cuomo extends online zoom wedding order, allowing NY couples to k...
An order signed on July, 7 2020 by NY Governor Cuomo lets couples and officiants perform wedding ceremonies over the internet, in order to promote social dis...
2087 DAYS AGO | 7.6.2020
Does My American Marriage Ministries Ordination Expire?
Ordinations granted by American Marriage Ministries are free, do not expire, and do not require renewal, find out how our ordination is central to our missio...
2094 DAYS AGO | 6.29.2020
Jewish Synagogue moves ordination online to circumvent COVID-19 shutdown
COVID-19 is pushing more and more religious functions online, such as the Jewish Universalist Online Synagogue, which ordained 162 Rabbis and Cantors over t...
2097 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2020
AMM Backs #StopHateForProfit Campaign, Will Suspend Facebook Advertising
American Marriage Ministries will back the #StopHateForProfit campaign by boycotting Facebook ads and suspending all advertising campaigns on Facebook and In...
2098 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2020
AMM’s In-person Ordination Tour in Tennessee: A Look Back – and Forward
We reflect on the powerful experience of going to Tennessee one year ago to offer ministers in-person ordination ahead of the state's anti-online ordination ...
2101 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2020
First-Time Officiant FAQs
Just got ordained? Fear not! Here are some popular and frequently asked questions from first time wedding officiants
2106 DAYS AGO | 6.17.2020
The Importance of Researching Where to Get Ordained Online
It’s important to put thought & effort into your online ordination; that’s why we believe American Marriage Ministries is the best place to get ordained online
2113 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2020
An Update from AMM on Tennessee's Anti-Online Ordination Law
An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB1377/HB0213
2113 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2020
Wedding ceremonies are a public investment in the couple’s partnership. Why c...
Wedding ceremonies are important because they allow the guests to create an emotional investment in the couple's marriage and relationship. Public ceremonies...