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Professional wedding officiant Matt McMurphy shares how he first was asked to perform a wedding for friends, and how that turned into a meaningful career.

Having a micro wedding is a great way to reduce the costs, and make wedding planning less stressful.

A change in the way that Americans think about weddings and marriage is driving the trend of asking a friend to perform a wedding.

Learn how to plan your wedding ceremony to ensure great photos of the couple. Wedding officiants need to plan ahead and know what to wear, where to stand, and how to direct the guests.

Guest contributor Matt McMurphy writes about how his own wedding inspired him to become a professional officiant.

Our definitive guide to who you should invite to your wedding, and tips to decide who you want to attend.

Hawaii's new marriage laws allows couples to choose any middle or last name

Follow these tips in order to choose a wedding officiant that reflects your values and beliefs.

Having an eco-friendly wedding is easier than you think. We've got tips that will make it easy to have a carbon neutral wedding.

Avoid ruining your wedding ceremony by avoiding these five "ceremony killers."

IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon gives advice for professional officiants, and first time officiants looking to get into the industry.

If you are thinking about having an unplugged wedding, consider these important facts.

Learn the secrets of how to write an original wedding ceremony script, including and introduction and welcome, a wedding reading, vows and ring exchange, and the parts required by a wedding officiant - such as the declaration of intent and the wedding pronouncement.

Here's a guide to dealing with family drama when it's time to plan your wedding ceremony.

American Marriage Ministries was features in the Cascade Pioneer in an article about online ordination and destination weddings.

AMM is excited to offer Lucky in Love by Eleni Gage on its online store. Read about traditions and the history of wedding ceremonies.

What kind of microphone should you use for your wedding ceremony? That all depends on the kind of event, how many guests, and what sort of space you choose.

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