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2539 DAYS AGO | 2.20.2019
Getting Started: How to Write a Basic Wedding Ceremony
Learn the basic outline and format of a simple wedding ceremony, and how to stitch the parts together using transitional wording, personal details and storie...
2540 DAYS AGO | 2.19.2019
Asked to Perform a Wedding Ceremony? Here’s Why You Should Say “Yes!”
Are you wondering if you should officiate a wedding? Here's why you should say yes and how to prepare for a memorable ceremony.
2544 DAYS AGO | 2.15.2019
Cut Wedding Expenses by Focusing on What Matters the Most -- The Ceremony!
As weddings get more expensive, couples should think about what they really want out of their wedding, and eliminate aspects that don't matter to save money.
2545 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2019
Look Mom, We’re Famous! A Throwback to AMM’s Television Appearances
A roundup of AMM's ministers being features on national television last year.
2554 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2019
Attention Couples: We Reviewed Wedding Registry Websites, and Our Favorite On...
We reviewed the best wedding reservation websites to find the best price and experience, recommended by wedding planners and officiants -- including The Knot...
2555 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2019
AMM and IAPWO Announce Partnership to Promote Best Practices for Officiants
American Marriage Ministries (AMM) and the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) have agreed to work together to educate first...
2562 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2019
Who Actually Writes the Wedding Ceremony?
The best way to decide who will write your wedding ceremony is to meet early and talk about what kind of feeling and vibe you want to create.
2568 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2019
How to Include Family and Friends In Your Wedding Ceremony
Here are some tips to get friends and family members involved in the wedding ceremony, from delivering a special wedding reading, joining in a ring warming, ...
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2569 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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2573 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...
2576 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.
2579 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.
2580 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.
2586 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.
2588 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
2595 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...
2603 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.
2604 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.