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2511 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2019

It’s a Nice Day for a Dry Wedding: How One Couple Did it, and Why it Might Be...

One couple decided to have an alcohol-free wedding due to health and religious reasons, here's how they did it.

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2515 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2019

Washington DC Mayor Saves Couples from Government Shutdown Wedding Woes!

Couples in Washington DC are once again able to get married thanks to an emergency act passed by Mayor Muriel Bowser that will allow her to grant marriage li...

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2518 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2019

Public Speaking: Deliver Your Wedding Ceremony with Confidence in Just 3 Minu...

These simple steps will help you perform a wedding ceremony with confidence, try this three minute practice to overcome your fear of public speaking.

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2521 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2019

Attention Couples: Read this before you visit the clerk’s office for your mar...

Before getting married, couples and their officiant need to follow these steps in order to get their marriage license.

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2522 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2019

Bridesmen and Groomsmaids: Tips for Planning an Unconventional Wedding Ceremony

More couples are choosing unconventional gender roles for their wedding parties, this article explains the history behind this trend, and gives planning tips.

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2528 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2019

This Couple Celebrated a Harry Potter-Themed Wedding -- And It Was Magical!

In order to celebrate their love of the Harry Potter series, this couple planned a unique wedding ceremony with awesome pictures.

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2530 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2019

Asking a Friend or Family Member to Officiate Your Wedding? Read This First...

Before choosing the a friend of family member to perform your wedding ceremony, you should consider whether he or she is the right fit

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2537 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2018

Wedding Ceremony Disasters, and How to Avoid Them

There are a million ways that things can go wrong during a wedding ceremony, but effective communication and planning will ensure that the couple and their o...

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2545 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2018

Will a Government Shutdown Prevent You From Filing Your Marriage License Or G...

Will you be able to file for your marriage license or get married if there is a government shutdown? We checked with local government offices to find out.

A bride and groom wearing Zombie themed wedding attire walk across a field holding hands, while their wedding party walks in a large group behind them wearing fake-blood splattered zombie outfits

2546 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2018

Blood, Guts & Gore: British Couple Celebrates Zombie-Themed Walking Dead Wedd...

A couple in England incorporated their love of the TV show The Walking Dead into their wedding ceremony with surprising results.

A wedding minister officiates an outdoor wedding for a bride and groom. They newlyweds are holding hands, while the officiant reads from a book he's holding. They are all wearing beautiful formal wear.

2549 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2018

Words are Powerful – Creating a Wedding Ceremony that Suits the Couple

Is your wedding ceremony modern, or traditional? Making and understanding that distinction will allow you to choose the right words for your wedding ceremony.

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2550 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2018

New York Times Features American Marriage Ministries in Article about Online ...

The New York Times featured American Marriage Ministries in a story about becoming an ordained minister online to officiate a wedding.

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2551 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2018

Writing Tips: It’s Personal… Putting the “You” into a Wedding Ceremony

The best way to make your wedding ceremony personalized is to ask the couple the right questions about their relationship, and to avoid making it feel like a...

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2553 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2018

5 Tips for Including Pets in Your Wedding Ceremony

Including pets in your wedding ceremony is fun and makes for great pictures and memories, but it's important to be prepared for unexpected developments!

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2554 DAYS AGO | 12.9.2018

Wedding Ceremony Tips: How to Compromise with Religious Relatives, for Non-Re...

Some couples want no religion, no matter what the expectation of their families, and that’s fine since the ceremony should represent the couple. However, the...

Taken from above, this photo shows the top of a desk cluttered with wedding prep items, including gift packages wrapped in brown paper and pink ribbons and flowers, scissors, ribbon, a cup of tea, a pair of glasses, calendar sheets, and a blank notebook with the words 'to do list' written at the top of a page

2556 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2018

Why You Need to Choose Your Wedding Officiant Early

Most couples start looking for a wedding officiant too late in the process to give them time to create the perfect ceremony. Don't make that mistake.

A bride and groom hold hands while sitting across from each other at the table. Behind them, a large window, with a few of trees in the distance.

2559 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2018

A Wedding Ceremony Celebrates Recovery from Opioid Addiction, Love, and Growth

When AMM Minister Christopher Dexheimer was asked to officiate his brother’s wedding, it was a joyous conclusion to a story with a dark beginning. That story...

Five blindfolded guests sit in chairs at a wedding ceremony. The photo shows their torsos and faces, they are all wearing lovely formal wear and smiling happily.

2564 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2018

Blindfolded Guests Experience Wedding Ceremony from Bride’s Perspective

A couple in Australia had their guests wear blindfolds during the wedding ceremony to help them understand what this meant to them, and how the blind bride e...

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