AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1751 articles and counting!
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1751 articles and counting!
Una experta en bodas en Texas revela sus lugares favoritos para bodas en Corpus Christi y escapadas a la playa en la Curva Costera de Texas. ¡Cásese en uno de los destinos más únicos, asequibles y hermosos de Estados Unidos!
Explore 9 incredible Orange County, CA, wedding venues, matched to your vibe and recommended by a local wedding officiant. Expert officiant Chris Dickens shares his top picks for small weddings, affordable venues, and peak ocean views.
Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could affect couples in Utah and worldwide. (1stSub SB110 / Sen. Weiler)
2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license applications and fees, and wedding officiant laws.
Consejos para oficiantes de bodas: corrija estos 6 errores comunes en sitios web para atraer más parejas, mejorar el SEO y hacer crecer su negocio de bodas.
Virginia voters will decide in November 2026 whether to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban and add permanent constitutional protections for marriage equality.
Get ordained online to officiate LGBTQ+ weddings. Explore legal, inclusive, and beginner-friendly online ordinations for ministers in any state.
Learn simple definitions and concepts of the AI & 2D wedding trend, including the meaning of fictosexual, AI companions, oshi, waifu, and more.
Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.
¡Explore los mejores lugares para bodas en Florida Central para todos los presupuestos! Los consejos del videógrafo local Rob Chiola revelan graneros encantadores, elegantes fincas y lugares originales que le encantarán cerca de Orlando, Daytona Beach y la región circundante.
Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a wedding legally valid in the US.
Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the world. We talked to a planner specializing in symbolic 'fictosexual' marriages to learn more!
Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, and offbeat spots you'll love near Orlando, Daytona Beach, and the surrounding region.
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a wedding legally valid in the US.
Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the world. We talked to a planner specializing in symbolic 'fictosexual' marriages to learn more!
Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, and offbeat spots you'll love near Orlando, Daytona Beach, and the surrounding region.
Explore 9 incredible Orange County, CA, wedding venues, matched to your vibe and recommended by a local wedding officiant. Expert officiant Chris Dickens shares his top picks for small weddings, affordable venues, and peak ocean views.
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos como el consentimiento paterno, la aprobación judicial y más. ¿Qué edad debe tener para casarse en su estado? Siga leyendo.
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to attend, cuts down on costs, and keeps the celebration going longer for everyone.
Use this non-denominational quinceanera ceremony outline and script to create a personal, meaningful 15th birthday celebration. Suggestions on what to say for the officiant or celebrant, modifications for slightly religious or non-religious ceremonies, and a quince toast example.
Learn about 5 Jewish wedding traditions that are commonly included in traditional, modern, and interfaith Jewish weddings – from ketubah signing, to the meaning of the chuppah, the excitement of the tisch and bedeken veiling ceremony, the Seven Blessings, and breaking the glass. With scripts and how-to information for couples and wedding officiants who are asked to officiate. Mazel Tov!
A quick intro to marriage customs between cousins. Curious if you can marry your first or second cousin, how common this practice is in the US or around the world, or why some see it as controversial while others don’t? This short article looks at the history, culture, practice, and prevalence of cousin marriage – also known as consanguineous marriage.
Learn to officiate interfaith & multicultural weddings with AMM’s expert-led online course. Gain confidence as a wedding officiant and wedding traditions from around the world!
2025 AMM Officiant Accelerator Tour: Wedding officiant training & networking seminars in NV, GA, WA, IL, and FL. Take your officiant business to the next level and make lasting connections.
Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!
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