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Bridesmen and Groomsmaids: Tips for Planning an Unconvent...

More couples are choosing unconventional gender roles for their wedding parties, this article explains the history behind this ...

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Edited photograph shows the bride and groom 'facing off' in a magical duel, with their wands casting colorful beams of light at each other

2110 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2019

This Couple Celebrated a Harry Potter-Themed Wedding -- And It Was Magical!

Two women with their arms around each other's shoulders smile and laugh toward the camera happily. They are wearing summer dresses outdoors on the beach, with sand, water, and trees in the background. It is a sunny day with light clouds.

2112 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2019

Asking a Friend or Family Member to Officiate Your Wedding? Read This First...

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2119 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2018

Wedding Ceremony Disasters, and How to Avoid Them

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2127 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2018

Will a Government Shutdown Prevent You From Filing Your Marriage License Or Getting Married? (updated)

A bride and groom wearing Zombie themed wedding attire walk across a field holding hands, while their wedding party walks in a large group behind them wearing fake-blood splattered zombie outfits

2128 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2018

Blood, Guts & Gore: British Couple Celebrates Zombie-Themed Walking Dead Wedding Ceremony

A wedding minister officiates an outdoor wedding for a bride and groom. They newlyweds are holding hands, while the officiant reads from a book he's holding. They are all wearing beautiful formal wear.

2131 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2018

Words are Powerful – Creating a Wedding Ceremony that Suits the Couple

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2132 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2018

New York Times Features American Marriage Ministries in Article about Online Ordination

Close up photo of two women high-fiving and laughing, while seating together at a table. In the background, another woman watches happily, holding a pen. There is an open notebook in front of her, implying that she's been working on the wedding ceremony outline with these two brides.

2133 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2018

Writing Tips: It’s Personal… Putting the “You” into a Wedding Ceremony

A close up photo of a cute dog with a black spot over its eye wearing a black bowtie. Behind the dog are the bride and groom, visible from the waist down, in their wedding dress and suit, holding hands. They are all posing in an open farm field, with green grass.

2135 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2018

5 Tips for Including Pets in Your Wedding Ceremony

A young couple argues in the background, while an older woman listens in the foreground, her chin resting on her hand. She has a skeptical look on her face.

2136 DAYS AGO | 12.9.2018

Wedding Ceremony Tips: How to Compromise with Religious Relatives, for Non-Religious Couples

Taken from above, this photo shows the top of a desk cluttered with wedding prep items, including gift packages wrapped in brown paper and pink ribbons and flowers, scissors, ribbon, a cup of tea, a pair of glasses, calendar sheets, and a blank notebook with the words 'to do list' written at the top of a page

2138 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2018

Why You Need to Choose Your Wedding Officiant Early

A bride and groom hold hands while sitting across from each other at the table. Behind them, a large window, with a few of trees in the distance.

2141 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2018

A Wedding Ceremony Celebrates Recovery from Opioid Addiction, Love, and Growth

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1224 DAYS AGO | 6.8.2021

NY lawmakers consider removing marriage license wait period for military pers...

NY may remove the marriage license waiting period for military personnel who are scheduled for deployment within 30 days. Senate Bill 6272, SB6272

A woman bows her head against her hands in prayer while holding a rosary

1229 DAYS AGO | 6.3.2021

Pope establishes new penalties for ordaining women: automatic excommunication...

Pope Francis and Vatican announce new penalties for those attempting to ordain women, including automatic excommunication. Francis addresses the first change...

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1230 DAYS AGO | 6.2.2021

New Hampshire’s new Marriage Officiant License & what it means for AMM Ministers

New Hampshire offers a new special marriage officiant license for non-ordained individuals. Here’s a look at the rules for minister registration in the state...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

944 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2022

How to Elope: The Complete Elopement Checklist

A simple checklist to plan the perfect elopement, from applying for your marriage license, to choosing your wedding officiant, witnesses, guest list, and ven...

Bride links arms with the groom as they both walk down the aisle laughing happily. This is during the recession, after the ceremony, and friends and family watch happily.

945 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2022

How to Write Funny Wedding Vows (5 Tips for Bringing Humor Into Your Ceremony)

Writing your own vows? Learn how to write funny wedding vows with these five simple tips! Perfect for couples and wedding officiants writing humorous modern ...