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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

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

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!

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

Wedding ceremonies are important because they allow the guests to create an emotional investment in the couple's marriage and relationship. Public ceremonies are an opportunity to ensure that guests will support the couple's marriage.

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

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

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

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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 to fight for social justice and equality.

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

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 COVID-19 Shutdown

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

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

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

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

Will we all be replaced by virtual wedding officiants?

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, and understand changing expectations from couples.

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Attempts to gut the United States Postal Service will destroy small businesses, Join AMM in fighting for small businesses!

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 making a dollar off of the pain and suffering of this country’s working class. 

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

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

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 that fits your requirements. If you were asked to officiate, you should read this article first!

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

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 to get married via Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime, updates for 2021 with new states.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minister shares how he got ordained online with American Marriage Ministries, registered with the state of Ohio, and prepared for officiating a socially distant wedding at an assisted living center amidst the Coronavirus pandemic

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Online ordained minister performs heartwarming socially distant wedding ceremony at assisted living center

Online ordained minister performs a socially distant wedding ceremony at nursing home during the Coronavirus pandemic

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