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More couples are choosing unconventional gender roles for their wedding parties, this article explains the history behind this trend, and gives planning tips.

In order to celebrate their love of the Harry Potter series, this couple planned a unique wedding ceremony with awesome pictures.

Before choosing the a friend of family member to perform your wedding ceremony, you should consider whether he or she is the right fit

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 officiant aren't part of the problem.

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.

A couple in England incorporated their love of the TV show The Walking Dead into their wedding ceremony with surprising results.

Is your wedding ceremony modern, or traditional? Making and understanding that distinction will allow you to choose the right words for your wedding ceremony.

The New York Times featured American Marriage Ministries in a story about becoming an ordained minister online to officiate a wedding.

The best way to make your wedding ceremony personalized is to ask the couple the right questions about their relationship, and to avoid making it feel like a "toast" or a "roast."

Including pets in your wedding ceremony is fun and makes for great pictures and memories, but it's important to be prepared for unexpected developments!

Some couples want no religion, no matter what the expectation of their families, and that’s fine since the ceremony should represent the couple. However, there is some middle ground here, if you feel that such a compromise is necessary. If the couple wants or needs to meet at least of some of the expectations of their family, in regards to religious content in the ceremony, here are a couple of recommendations.

Most couples start looking for a wedding officiant too late in the process to give them time to create the perfect ceremony. Don't make that mistake.

When AMM Minister Christopher Dexheimer was asked to officiate his brother’s wedding, it was a joyous conclusion to a story with a dark beginning. That story began when the bride and groom both – unbeknownst to each other -- checked into Sierra Tucson, a psychiatric hospital and treatment center for those dealing with substance abuse. 

A couple in Australia had their guests wear blindfolds during the wedding ceremony to help them understand what this meant to them, and how the blind bride experiences the world.

Setting the right tone during your wedding ceremony will get the rest of the celebrations started off on the right foot.

Make sure to talk with your wedding officiant about the use of religion in your ceremony to make sure you are all on the same page.

Put some thought into the look and feel of your wedding so that you and your wedding planner have a shared vision for the cermony.

Walking down the aisle alone can be a powerful statement during your wedding ceremony. We talked to brides who walked down the aisle for more insight.