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Is it necessary to include the words, "speak now or forever hold your peace?" in modern wedding ceremonies? AMM unpacks the history and answers your questions.

What are some steps that couples can take to ensure that their wedding planning process is peaceful?

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Courthouses across the US have stopped offering courthouse weddings in response to the Supreme Court decision on same-sex weddings. AMM went to Gainesville GA to investigate.

Las Vegas has issued new requirements that make it easier for online-ordained ministers to officiate weddings, regardless of religious affiliation.

American Marriage Ministries calls on Tennessee lawmakers to vote against this latest attempt to marginalize minorities by voting against this bill, and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ allies. 

Learn the basic outline and format of a simple wedding ceremony, and how to stitch the parts together using transitional wording, personal details and stories about the couple, and special reading, and more, to write a personal and meaningful 'wedding officiant script.'

Are you wondering if you should officiate a wedding? Here's why you should say yes and how to prepare for a memorable 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.

A roundup of AMM's ministers being features on national television last year.

We reviewed the best wedding reservation websites to find the best price and experience, recommended by wedding planners and officiants -- including The Knot, Zola, and DIY WIX sites. If you want to link to a gift registry, online RSVPs, dress code info, travel and lodging details, or share your love story, here's what to know!

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) and the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) have agreed to work together to educate first-time wedding officiants on how to perform wedding ceremonies, and to raise public awareness about the important role that professional wedding officiants play in the special events industry

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.

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, handfasting, or stone blessing ceremony, to offering a blessing, to officiating the ceremony itself, and more!

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

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 licenses and authorize officiants for 90 days. 

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

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