GET ORDAINED

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 1732 articles and counting!

BLOG CATEGORIES

All Articles Page 10

Una pareja de recién casados ​​posa a las afueras de un juzgado después de haberse fugado para casarse, con un cartel que dice "recién casados".

Recent Articles

Graphic that reads AMM 2025 WRAP UP

AMM 2025 WRAP-UP! Wedding Trends, Guilty Pleasures & The Unity Ceremonies We’ll See Everywhere in 2026

From scandalous wedding rituals & unforgettable wedding vow examples, to the unity ceremonies and personalized rituals we’ll see next year, relive what readers loved, what officiants learned, and what’s next for 2026 wedding trends everywhere."

wedding officiant sits at table filling out the marriage license, while the bride and groom and a witness watch happily

How to Fill out a Missouri Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Missouri marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from MO Recorder of Deeds offices.

close up of young people's hands, wedding ring

Wisconsin Legislators Consider Banning Child Marriage in 2026

Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marriage age and what to expect.

El novio lee sus votos a la novia durante la ceremonia de boda al aire libre; es una foto conmovedora y llena de amor.

Declaración de intenciones vs. votos (cuando las palabras en la boda son importantes)

¡Aprenda la diferencia entre una declaración de intención de boda y votos, los requisitos legales que debe conocer y qué viene primero en una ceremonia de boda!

Young engaged couple makes funny faces and points at engagement ring during conversation

A.I. Couples Therapy: Perfect Engagement Gift or Red Flag?

Engaged? A.I. couples therapy might be the perfect engagement gift, but can it replace premarital counseling or traditional therapy? Compare pros and cons of A.I. therapy, learn more about premarital education, and see what's right for you!

Flores moradas junto a una vela en un servicio conmemorativo.

Un guión sencillo para un servicio funerario con encendido de velas y lectura

Este ejemplo de guion fúnebre incluye: introducción, ceremonia de encendido de velas y lectura fúnebre de Mary Elizabeth Frye. Un guion fúnebre sincero y no religioso para honrar a un ser querido, para un celebrante, oficiante o maestro de ceremonias (maestro de ceremonias) que lo realiza por primera vez.

Newlyweds pose in wedding attire inside the Chapel on the Dunes on Mustang Island Texas

The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!

A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the most unique, affordable, and beautiful wedding destinations in the US!

Stylized photo with holiday tree inside a ring box, symbolizing winter engagement ideas.

Holiday Proposal Ideas to Get Engaged by New Year’s Day!

10 creative holiday proposal ideas to get engaged by New Year’s! From cozy winter moments and festive surprises to romantic Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas engagement ideas, make your engagement unforgettable this holiday season.

A collage of images, and the color swatch for Island Citrus

6 Affordable Ways to Use the Island Citrus Wedding Color Trend in Your Celebration

Plan a bright and bold wedding color scheme, inspired by Minted + Brides Island Citrus! Tips on including this vibrant yellow-green theme in your wedding, elopement, or vow renewal ceremony with flowers, drinks, invitations and save the dates, nail polish, and creative decor on a budget.

Los novios se toman de la mano durante una boda en la playa.

Redacción creativa para la "declaración de intenciones" de su ceremonia de boda

Formas creativas de decir "Sí, acepto" con una declaración de intenciones personalizada que refleje su historia de amor, estilo y el tono de su ceremonia nupcial. ¡Añada un toque único al guión para su oficiante de bodas!

Promotional image shows cover of book with promo text, "Introducing Ceremonies with Integrity, Your guide to building an ethical wedding business and crafting ceremonies that honor every couple."

Want to Become a Wedding Officiant With Integrity, Confidence & Great Professional Boundaries? 

Learn ethical wedding officiant best practices, modern wedding officiant etiquette, and tips to create a strong business and professional boundaries with 'Ceremonies with Integrity,' a new guide for officiating inclusive, personalized wedding ceremonies.

bride and groom pose with wedding officaint at ren faire wedding

10 Reasons to Say YES to a Ren Faire Wedding: From Bards to Budgets (& Giant Turkey Legs!)

Why choose a Ren Faire wedding? From immersive experiences and costumes, to jousting, epic photos, and budget-friendly wedding packages, here are our top 10 reasons to get married at a Renaissance Faire or Fest.

More Recent Articles →

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

Two men in a movie theater watching the screen with the words: "Proposing on Screen: Will you marry me?"

Edit Yourself Into a Movie to Propose Marriage: How Real Couples Have Done It

Need a creative way to propose? Edit yourself into a movie to create a romantic proposal scene! From hiring a professional animator, to DIY video edits or a custom proposal movie trailer, use these tips to plan the perfect engagement idea!

close up of young people's hands, wedding ring

Wisconsin Legislators Consider Banning Child Marriage in 2026

Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marriage age and what to expect.

Promotional image shows cover of book with promo text, "Introducing Ceremonies with Integrity, Your guide to building an ethical wedding business and crafting ceremonies that honor every couple."

Want to Become a Wedding Officiant With Integrity, Confidence & Great Professional Boundaries? 

Learn ethical wedding officiant best practices, modern wedding officiant etiquette, and tips to create a strong business and professional boundaries with 'Ceremonies with Integrity,' a new guide for officiating inclusive, personalized wedding ceremonies.

More News Articles →

Ceremony Planning Articles

Una novia se prepara para la ceremonia nupcial con la ayuda de sus damas de honor y su madre.

La lista definitiva del kit de emergencia para bodas: 45 artículos esenciales

¿Quiere asegurarse de que su boda o la de su ser querido salga a la perfección? Domine el gran día con nuestra guía definitiva de kit de emergencia para bodas. ✓ ¡Empieze ya!

Gothic wedding scene, red roses, black lace, strand lights

New Officiant Script! Low-Key Gothic Wedding Ceremony Script

Create a romantic, low-key gothic wedding ceremony with this officiant script featuring Siouxsie lyrics, dark romance, and heartfelt vows.

A young leopard stands in front of bride and groom at San Diego Safari Park wedding.

Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s Favorite San Diego Wedding Venues

Explore Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s favorite wedding venues in Southern California, plus her dream destination wedding locations, from the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Aquarium, and Petco Park, to Yosemite!

More Ceremony Planning Articles →

Religion and Rituals Articles

A young woman in a tiara and formal dress dances with a friend during her quinceanera reception

Sweet Non-Denominational Quinceañera Ceremony Script (for Officiants & Celebrants)

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.

Two brides exchange rings while a rabbi reads a blessing from the ceremony script during a happy outdoor Jewish wedding

5 Jewish Wedding Traditions & What to Expect, for Couples, Officiants, & Guests

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 woman holds a bouquet of sunflowers up to the camera, in the background she kisses a man

Kissing Cousins - The Popularity & Controversy of Cousin Marriage

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.

More Religion & Rituals Articles →

Community Articles

Promotional image shows the cover of Marriage by the Numbers: Planning Your Wedding Using Numerology and the text "marriage by the numbers / Unlock the magic of your wedding day with Numerology!"

This Wedding Planning Book Uses Numerology for a ‘Marriage by the Numbers’!

Use numerology to plan your wedding day with this unique wedding planning book! Unlock the magic of marriage numerology & set a date: ‘Marriage by the Numbers’

Young man and woman sit on couch reading reviews of online churches for the best place to get ordained online on a tablet.

Online Ordination: Reviews for American Marriage Ministries

Want to officiate a wedding? Looking for honest American Marriage Ministries reviews? See testimonials from online-ordained ministers on the AMM homepage!

Promotional image shows the cover of Wynn the Wedding Officiant kids' book about weddings and wedding officiants, with the text 'Introducing a new children's book from AMM'

New Kids’ Book About Weddings, Love & Wedding Officiants!

A picture book about weddings & special wedding helpers: the wedding officiant! Explore parts of a wedding & types of officiants with an LGBTQ+ friendly kids’ book

More Community Articles →
GET ORDAINED
WITH AMM

Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!