No one wants to make a fool of themselves by delivering a bad wedding toast! Follow these simple tips on what to say and do to make your speech memorable.

AMM welcomes people of all faiths: If you’re wondering how to become an ordained minister with a nondenominational, interfaith church, whether you’re Neopagan, Christian, nonreligious, or anywhere in between, start here!

Ministers and wedding officiants are BUSY this season! Luckily, meditation helps us stay productive, positive, and avoid burnout! Pink noise is great for lowering anxiety and improving focus, for ceremony writing, meeting with couples, and more.

Learn how to perform a wedding for the first time, from getting ordained online to signing the marriage license! A step-by-step guide for new officiants, ministers, and friends or family who have been asked to marry their loved ones.

The wedding venue Belle Garden Estate is suing Virginia's Gov. Northam over Covid 19 restrictions they say are discriminatory. Wedding gatherings are limited to a much smaller size than those at restaurants, bars, and other entertainment businesses in the state.

These wedding rings were lost forever, until a few everyday heroes stepped in to reunite them with their owners.

Vows are the most meaningful part of a wedding ceremony! But that doesn’t mean you have to stress over them. Loosen up with these Mad Libs inspired wedding vows as you plan your upcoming wedding.

Six states are considering raising the minimum age for marriage, in what seems to be increased attention to laws regulating child marriage in the US.

A picturesque marriage ceremony came to a halt when the ring exchange made an unexpected splash. A local scuba diver saved the day in the unlikely Lake Tahoe wedding adventure, leading to a happy ending for the bride and groom.

Online weddings require special attention from officiants that other types of ceremonies don’t. Learn what details to watch for, and how to officiate a virtual, remote, or livestreamed wedding ceremony like a pro!

Are you fluent in the language of flowers? Learn the meaning and symbolism of common blooms, to help you plan your wedding bouquet and reception arrangements!

Need help putting your love into words? Include these timeless love poems in your vows or as a special reading in your wedding ceremony, so your sweetheart knows just what your heart wants to say! Including modern, contemporary, classic, and traditional poetry.

US Judge in Kentucky finds that Kim Davis violated the constitutional rights of same-sex couples by refusing to issue them a marriage license in 2015, despite the Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling in favor of marriage equality for LGBTQ couples.

Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes married Brittany Matthews in a stunning Maui beach wedding over the weekend. Plan your own dream destination wedding with these island inspired tips, whether you head to Hawaii or celebrate in your own backyard.

The Postal Service Reform Act was passed in Congress this week in a show of rare bipartisan support, and is on its way to President Biden to be signed into law. This is great news for small businesses and organizations, rural ministers and their communities, and everyone who relies on the USPS for essential mail service across the country.

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Minnesota - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Minnesota marriage license.

If you're a first-time wedding officiant, or a friend or relative asked to officiate, you may not be sure what to expect at a wedding ceremony rehearsal... You might be asking: Do you really need to go? Should you charge a fee? Who runs this thing? And what should you wear, say, do, or bring while you’re there? AMM Minister Sherri Crawford answers all your most common questions about the wedding rehearsal.

These Wiccan wedding vows cast a powerful spell of love and commitment. Use in place of traditional wedding vows in a Wiccan or other modern Pagan wedding ceremony or handfasting ritual, with suggestions on candle colors and altar arrangements for true magic.