Most Recent AMM Articles

Tennessee lawmakers have incorrectly applied the phrase "having the care of souls" to discriminate against ministers that are ordained online. Learn how online ordained ministers meet all the requirements, and how they care for souls as wedding officiants in their communities.

There are several ways officiants can prepare for fall & winter indoor weddings during the pandemic to make seasonal ceremonies safe, fun, and memorable.

Tips for wedding officiants on how to write an engaging minister profile or personal bio

American Marriage Ministries honors and reflects on RBG's longstanding efforts to legalize and celebrate same-sex marriage.

Wedding ceremony planning, Learn how to have a great first-meeting and interview with a new couple while social distancing.

Lessons from a Seattle couple’s livestreamed handfasting, where not just one but two dads helped officiate the unique virtual event.

Learn how to use body language to improve ceremonies for first time wedding officiants.

Most states require an officiant and witnesses at a wedding ceremony, but there are a few places where couples can officiate weddings on their own with a self-solemnizing ceremony

Whether your wedding is big or small, rehearsing the ceremony is a must

Four important things that wedding officiants often forget - and what they can do about it when it happens! Avoid wedding day disasters and turn mishaps into funny ceremony stories with a happy ending by remembering these four things - from checking your travel route, planning for unexpected rain and other weather, eating something before the ceremony, and more!

Learn how to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding and write a custom fall holiday ceremony script.

Microphone and wedding audio advice for first time, novice officiants and couples planning their own wedding.

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

Beginning October 2nd, 2020, the US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will charge newlyweds applying for a green card significantly higher fees for their corresponding work and travel permits, increasing wedding costs for some couples.

Looking for reasons to elope? These eloping ideas will inspire you! Plan a fun, eco friendly alternative to a traditional wedding. An illustrated elopement guide!

No more ceremony stage fright! Try these tips for speaking at a wedding ✓ Get past social anxiety & fear of public speaking for the wedding officiant & couples.

Advice for easy & low-stress socially distanced wedding and ceremony planning for couples and families to use during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID 19 safety at weddings as B4, B5, and other variants spread.

HOW choosing a friend to officiate their wedding gave two essential workers the unconventional Solstice ceremony of their dreams while the city around them shut down.