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2136 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2020
Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On
How to help yourself and others in the role of wedding officiant in the midst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis
2143 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2020
“Should I officiate my granddaughter's wedding?” What to ask yourself if you ...
If someone has asked you to officiate their wedding, it's because they recognize your ability to help them tell their story and create a memorable experience.
2150 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.
2156 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...
2157 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...
2164 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
2168 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
2169 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.
2170 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.
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
More Recent Articles
2176 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.
2176 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.
2177 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...
2178 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...
2185 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
2189 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.
2189 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...
2190 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...
2191 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...