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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!
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
A court order has suspended Tennessee's law banning online ordination, find out what happens next here.
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, write the ceremony, and practice!
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. Read how to get it right.
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?
Want to try something new? Read how one Pennsylvania couple ziplined into their wedding ceremony and created a unique wedding ceremony.
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!
Want an awesome wedding ceremony? Schedule regular meetings and open communication with your wedding officiant. It's that simple!
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
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
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
Tips for wearing and caring for your AMM wedding officiant stole
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
From writing personalized vows to planning and officiating weddings, Asked to Officiate empowers you to conduct an authentic, meaningful, and memorable ceremony. Are you a first time wedding officiant? Asked to officiate a wedding for friends or family members, or become a professional wedding officiant? This step-by-step guide offers everything you need to know to officiate with confidence.
Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministries)
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 and you can save the day!
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
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!
Are First-Time Wedding Officiants Hurting Professionals? Here’s How to Adapt to Online Ordination.
Are first-time wedding officiants taking jobs away from professionals? Online ordination presents both threats and opportunities for professional wedding officiants.