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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.

2326 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

2330 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

2330 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!

2344 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

2353 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

2359 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

2361 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!

2366 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

Zipping Down the Aisle: Are Zipline Ceremonies the Future of Weddings?

2368 DAYS AGO | 11.25.2019

Zipping Down the Aisle: Are Zipline Ceremonies the Future of Weddings?

Want to try something new? Read how one Pennsylvania couple ziplined into their wedding ceremony and created a unique wedding ceremony.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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What Does a Wedding Officiant Wear?!

2374 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2019

What Does a Wedding Officiant Wear?!

Tips, advice, and style guides on what to wear to look your best as a wedding officiant

Attention Couples: Want an Awesome Ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and work closely with your officiant!

2375 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2019

Attention Couples: Want an Awesome Ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and wo...

Want an awesome wedding ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and open communication with your wedding officiant. It's that simple!

A photo taken during AMM's in person ordination tour in Tennessee, shows a line of people at a desk where AMM staff are completing the ordination process.

2378 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2019

How Online Ordination Facilitates Marriage Equality in Rural America

Online ordination allows non traditional couples to find ministers that wont discriminate against them but some lawmakers are trying to change that

Meet AMM Minister Raquel - Someone JUST Like You

2386 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2019

Meet AMM Minister Raquel - Someone JUST Like You

It's important to stay connected to AMM's community through the wedding ceremony planning process, and how to register as an officiant in New York City

The AMM Officiant Who STOLE the Show

2388 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2019

The AMM Officiant Who STOLE the Show

Tips for wearing and caring for your AMM wedding officiant stole

A woman holds out a surprise gift box wrapped in a red ribbon, presenting a gift to her friend who is covering her eyes with her hands.

2393 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2019

My Friends Asked Me to Officiate their Wedding - What Should I Do?!

Learn about what ordination means, and how getting ordained with American Marriage Ministries empowers you to practice spirituality on your own terms.

 Asked to Officiate: Your Guide to Performing Marriage

2396 DAYS AGO | 10.28.2019

Asked to Officiate: Your Guide to Performing Marriage

From writing personalized vows to planning and officiating weddings, Asked to Officiate empowers you to conduct an authentic, meaningful, and memorable cerem...

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministries)

2400 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2019

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministr...

every wedding professional should get ordained with American Marriage Ministries because you never know when the minister will get sick, or lost, or back out...

Going Pro: How Much Should I Charge as a Wedding Officiant?

2401 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2019

Going Pro: How Much Should I Charge as a Wedding Officiant?

How to determine your rates and what to charge for your professional officiant services

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