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2122 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2020
Couples aren’t cancelling! Wedding officiants play an important role in helpi...
Despite the COVID-19 most couples are still getting married with smaller ceremonies, presenting an opportunity for wedding officiants to help create memorabl...
2130 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2020
Want to become a marriage officiant online? Let’s get started right away…
If you want to become a marriage officiant online, just follow these four easy steps to get ordained and officiate weddings.
2132 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2020
The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…
Companies are using fear to sell virtual alternatives to in-person activities, but when it comes to wedding ceremonies, there's no substitute for the real deal.
2135 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2020
Online Skype Weddings (Probably) Aren't Legal -- An Expert Explains How Coron...
Experts explain why most online (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime) coronavirus wedding ceremonies won’t be considered legal by the courts
2140 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2020
American Marriage Ministries is Still Open during the COVID-19 Shutdown. You ...
American Marriage Ministries is still open and offering online ordination and ordination credentials during the COVID-19 shutdown in compliance with CDC and ...
2146 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2020
Can I Officiate a Skype Wedding?
Officiants ask if they can perform a virtual wedding ceremony via Skype due to Coronavirus wedding cancellations and postponements - and we answer why, typic...
2149 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
2156 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.
2163 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.
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
More Recent Articles
2169 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...
2170 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...
2177 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
2181 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
2182 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.
2183 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.
2189 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.
2189 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.
2190 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...