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Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples
Nevada has become the first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution and protect LGBTQ couples
Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid Supreme Court shake up
LGBTQ+ and marriage equality advocates wait as Nevada becomes the first state to vote on removing a same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution on November 3rd.
“I’m so nervous I could puke" - A wedding ceremony mishap and a quick-thinking officiant!
An officiant’s quick thinking and sense of humor saves the day when a groom’s anxiety makes him vomit during the wedding ceremony!
What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Sex Marriage
What Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court might mean for the future of same-sex marriage, marriage equality, and the LGBTQ+ community based on her past actions and comments.
The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea
How to host a hybrid wedding by livestreaming a small in-person wedding ceremony to your online guests.
No marriage license, no marriage… but maybe a misdemeanor?
No marriage license might mean no wedding! Learn why a wedding officiant might not officiate, the legal risks of a forgetting your marriage license, and how to prevent this wedding day mistake.
Pope Francis speaks out in support of same-sex civil unions in new documentary
Pope Francis endorses & offers support for same-sex civil unions in a new documentary, Francesco, moving the Church towards acceptance of LGBTQ+ families
Charities We’re Supporting This Month
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Exorcisms, Flus, and Flat Tires: Backup Officiants are Essential, Especially in 2020
Wedding officiants may have to cancel last minute, but couples can avoid canceling the wedding ceremony by having a friend or family member prepared as a backup officiant.
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony
How to honor dead relatives and loved ones as part of a joyful wedding ceremony.
When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Ministries
When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in marriage. AMM is a LGBTQ embracing church that believes all people are created equal.
When Should Officiants Say NO to a Ceremony?
Saying no: Officiating a wedding is an important role & you might not be a good fit for every wedding ceremony. Watch for these red flags & bad matches to choose couples that are best for your officiant business.
Involve Children in Planning Your Microwedding Ceremony with Seasonal Crafts
Involve children in planning your microwedding ceremony with these seasonal crafts, including decorative wedding masks and twinkle lights for backyard microweddings.
Roll Out The Barrel: Washington State Loosens Wedding Reception Rules!
Read how Washington State's new October 2020 social distancing rules will affect wedding planning, ceremonies, and receptions. Find out how to plan a safe, socially distanced wedding.
Introducing AMM’s Government Registration Guarantee -- Ordination Credentials recognized and accepted, or your money back!
The American Marriage Ministry Government Registration Guarantee ensures that your Ordination Credentials will be recognized and accepted, or we will issue a full refund on your purchase of credential documents.
Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challenge Obergefell v Hodges
Will same-sex marriage remain protected once conservative judges take over the Supreme Court? American Marriage Ministries is committed to ensuring that all couples enjoy marriage equality.
Plan a Simple Wedding Ceremony With Inspiration from One Couple’s ‘Year and a Day’ Pagan Engagement
Learn the parts of a handfasting wedding and Plan a handfasting ceremony using inspiration from a traditional Pagan ‘year and a day’ engagement.
“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding
What do officiants wear? It depends… Read how one officiant led a naturist wedding in a nudist community, but stayed true to her own personal wedding style.