GET ORDAINED

AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG

Check out our most recent articles from the AMM Blog. Over 1635 articles and counting!

Most Recent AMM Articles


“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for wedding officiants in 2020

2191 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...

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

2198 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

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

2202 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.

Wedding officiant speaks to the groom during a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony, standing with the groom and bride in front of a simple white arch, with trees in the background. Next to the couple are a bridesmaid, wearing a floral dress and holding a bouquet, and a groomsman in a suit.

2202 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...

Close up photo of a gavel, symbolic of marriage laws and marriage legislation

2203 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...

Proposed New Jersey Amendment to "Authorize Persons Serving Overseas in Military to be Married or Enter into Civil Union by Video Conference or Other Electronic Means”

2204 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...

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

2210 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

American Marriage Ministries joins the Your I Do Crew! Podcast to discuss AMM's role in online ordination, what's going on with online ordination in Tennesse...

A black and white photo shows Pope Leo XII smiling at the camera in his clergy robes

2210 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

A Catholic Ordination Controversy Underscores the Importance of Online Ordina...

A controversy over Catholic ordinations shows why online ordination available to all is so important in order to guarantee marriage equality.

Laid out on a light colored desk: A folio with a wedding officiant script and custom AMM ink pen, a copy of Lucky in Love, a copy of AMM's minister manual, and a copy of Asked to Officiate, a ceremony planning guidebooks. These are all arranged on the desk and the photo is taken from above.

2212 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2020

Top AMM Wedding Officiant Resources

American Marriage Ministries' most popular and best selling wedding officiant resources

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

More Recent Articles

“How do I get ordained?” A quick introduction to online ordination, and what it means for you.

2220 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2020

“How do I get ordained?” A quick introduction to online ordination, and what ...

How do you get ordained online? Find out how millions of Americans are gaining legal status as "ministers" to officiate weddings.

A young woman looks at her laptop computer, resting her chin in her hands and contemplating the best place to get ordained online to officiate a wedding for friends.

2220 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2020

How Can I Get Ordained Online: Popular Places & Steps

Discover where to get ordained online! Learn where and how to get ordained online with ease. Explore popular places and find the best option for you, based o...

New Hampshire Lawmakers Propose Special Wedding Officiant License

2224 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2020

New Hampshire Lawmakers Propose Special Wedding Officiant License

Legislation proposed in New Hampshire would create a special license for one-day wedding officiants, however the license costs $85 and is only valid for one ...

Photo of wedding gifts on a table

2224 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2020

Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Officiant

Gift ideas for your wedding officiant -- thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to creating your wedding ceremony

Are Rustic Barn Weddings Passé? Introducing Warehouse Weddings!

2238 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2019

Are Rustic Barn Weddings Passé? Introducing Warehouse Weddings!

Have you considered celebrating your wedding in a warehouse space? More couples than ever are choosing these great spaces.

Here’s the Latest on What’s Happening with Tennessee’s Online Ordination Ban

2247 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2019

Here’s the Latest on What’s Happening with Tennessee’s Online Ordination Ban

A court order has suspended Tennessee's law banning online ordination, find out what happens next here.

The Officiant Timeline

2253 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2019

The Officiant Timeline

If you've been asked to officiate, you will want to follow this officiant timeline to ensure you're allowing plenty of time to register, work with the couple...

Who's Laughing Now? – How to Use Humor in the Wedding Ceremony

2255 DAYS AGO | 12.2.2019

Who's Laughing Now? – How to Use Humor in the Wedding Ceremony

Adding a little humor to your wedding ceremony is a great way to get balance and make everyone happy and comfortable, but it's important not to go overboard....

AMM's Minister Ordination Package is a Must-Have!

2260 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2019

AMM's Minister Ordination Package is a Must-Have!

American Marriage Ministries' Minister Ordination Package includes everything you need to legally perform marriage as an AMM Minister and wedding officiant

GET ORDAINED
WITH AMM

Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!