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2405 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
2407 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2019
What is a Wedding Officiant and How Do You Become One?
Bonnie became a wedding officiant through American Marriage Ministries and it changed her life. Learn how you can too!
2412 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2019
Are First-Time Wedding Officiants Hurting Professionals? Here’s How to Adapt ...
Are first-time wedding officiants taking jobs away from professionals? Online ordination presents both threats and opportunities for professional wedding off...
2413 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2019
Wedding Ceremony Vibes: Flow and Emotion Management
Creating a wedding ceremony is like telling a story, learn how to create flow so that guests stay engaged.
2424 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2019
Did I Just Say That? -- 3 Ways to Handle Wedding Ceremony Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes, even wedding officiants! But don't let that throw your wedding ceremony off course. Follow these three tips for first time wedding o...
2435 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2019
Start & End Well - Opening & Closing Words in a Wedding Ceremony
The first and last words are the most important part of a wedding ceremony, learn why!
2442 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2019
Good News Alert: Virginia Counties Remove Racist Language From Marriage Appli...
Virginia will no longer require couples to disclose their race when applying for marriage licenses.
2449 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2019
Here’s why you should always check local marriage license rules…
North Carolina county clerks affirm that they do accept weddings performed by ministers ordained online as church drops lawsuit.
2450 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2019
Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License Application
A lawsuit filed in Virginia alleges that the state's marriage license application is racist.
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2452 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2019
New Feature Announcement: The Wedding Wall
AMM's Wedding Wall is the only place on the internet dedicated to sharing and browsing wedding ceremonies, featuring pictures, scripts, and tips from other o...
2453 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2019
Breathe in, Breathe Out: Calming Brides' and Grooms' Nerves
Attention wedding officiants: If the bride or groom are nervous before the wedding ceremony, these tips will help calm their nerves and ensure that the weddi...
2461 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2019
“A Life’s Dream...” Ministers Explain Why They Got Ordained With AMM
AMM Ministers share why the got ordained online and how solemnizing weddings has changed their lives.
2464 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2019
America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!
Get ordained online with AMM to serve your community & practice your faith on your own terms. Become an ordained minister & learn about officiating a wedding!
2467 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2019
Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 2: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Expos...
How to network, give and get referrals, build relationships, and promote yourself as a wedding officiant
2475 DAYS AGO | 8.14.2019
Co-Officiating a Wedding Ceremony: The More the Marrier?
If you want to have more than one person officiate your wedding, it's important to plan ahead and consider these important tips.
2481 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2019
3 Reasons Why Couples Choose Friends & Family to Officiate Weddings
More couples than ever are asking friends and family to officiate their weddings, here's why!
2491 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2019
You Only Get One Shot at a Wedding Ceremony… Be Prepared!
Getting an early start on ceremony planning is the best way to eliminate stress from your wedding day.
2494 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2019
Making it Click: 4 Ways An Officiant Can Make the Wedding Photographer’s Life...
Four ways an officiant can work best as a team with the photographer on the wedding day