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Newly ordained AMM Ministers pose with ceremonial certificates at the in person ordination event by American Marriage Ministries in Nashville TN

2153 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 ...

First-Time Officiant FAQs

2156 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

The Importance of Researching Where to Get Ordained Online

2161 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

An Update from AMM on Tennessee's Anti-Online Ordination Law

2168 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

Wedding ceremonies are a public investment in the couple’s partnership. Why ceremonies matter more than ever!

2168 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...

Can’t book a wedding venue? Consider a micro-wedding, or backyard wedding ceremony instead!

2176 DAYS AGO | 6.2.2020

Can’t book a wedding venue? Consider a micro-wedding, or backyard wedding cer...

With wedding venues becoming overbooked due to the COVID-19 Shutdown, couples might need to get creative with their wedding plans. Learn about backyard weddi...

A person faces away from the camera wearing a rainbow flag over their shoulders and a black baseball cap with a rainbow embroidered emblem that says 'Equality' in white letters.

2177 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2020

Why honoring and supporting Pride Month is more important than ever

This year’s Pride underscores the prejudice and discrimination that runs rampant in our nation – and why it’s more important than ever that we stand together...

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 700,000th minister today!

2183 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2020

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 700,000th minister today!

American Marriage Ministries just ordained minister number 700,000 as more Americans get ordained online to officiate weddings for friends and family during ...

The Pros and Cons of Virtual Weddings: Is a Zoom ceremony the right choice for you?

2188 DAYS AGO | 5.21.2020

The Pros and Cons of Virtual Weddings: Is a Zoom ceremony the right choice fo...

The pros and cons of having a virtual wedding ceremony

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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New York City Marriage Bureau opens its doors (partially), now accepting appointments for marriage licenses

2188 DAYS AGO | 5.21.2020

New York City Marriage Bureau opens its doors (partially), now accepting appo...

The New York City Marriage Bureau announced that couples can begin setting appointments to apply for their marriage licenses, suggesting that things might be...

Will we all be replaced by virtual wedding officiants?

2190 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2020

Will we all be replaced by virtual wedding officiants?

Are wedding officiants about to be replaced by robots, or will weddings return to normal after the coronavirus shutdown learn how to stay ahead of the trends...

Close up photo shows a man in military fatigues holding a white USPS Priority Mail box full of gifts and personal mementos, there are red and white stripes of the American flag behind him

2191 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2020

Attempts to gut the United States Postal Service will destroy small businesse...

The USPS is a lifeline for small businesses. Letting this institution fail is an attack on small enterprise by wall street crooks that are hell bent on makin...

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want to include in your wedding ceremony and more!

2196 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2020

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want t...

Before you start writing your wedding ceremony script, take a moment to read about the different components, and how the combine to create a wedding ceremony...

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

2198 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2020

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

Some states are now allowing couples to get married online. California, New York, Illinois and other states have passed emergency measurers allowing couples ...

Illinois allows Zoom wedding ceremonies, and they’re letting couples file for licenses online too!

2202 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2020

Illinois allows Zoom wedding ceremonies, and they’re letting couples file for...

Illinois just allowed couples to celebrate video conference wedding ceremonies using platforms like Zoom and Skype, learn what that means for wedding plannin...

California allows couples to obtain marriage licenses and solemnize marriage via video conference

2208 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2020

California allows couples to obtain marriage licenses and solemnize marriage ...

California will temporarily allow couples to obtain their marriage license and solemnize marriage via video conference admidst the Coronavirus pandemic

Skype, Zoom, Livestream: Virtual Wedding Ceremonies Defined

2210 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2020

Skype, Zoom, Livestream: Virtual Wedding Ceremonies Defined

What virtual wedding ceremonies are and why it's important to understand how they pertain to marriage laws during the Coronavirus pandemic

Close up photo of AMM Minister and Wedding Officiant Sean Kelley standing next to a wedding gazebo with trees and sunshine in the background

2212 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2020

Minister Q&A on Officiating a Safe, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Ceremony During the...

Minister shares how he got ordained online with American Marriage Ministries, registered with the state of Ohio, and prepared for officiating a socially dist...

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