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News Articles
251 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2024
Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2024: Marriage Legislation to Watch in Y...
Learn about potential changes to marriage laws in your state in 2024, including proposed legislation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, Missouri, Virginia, U...
256 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2024
Wedding Toast from Beyond: Using AI to Include Dead Loved Ones in Your Ceremony
Learn how conversational AI technology makes it possible to include deceased relatives and friends in your wedding ceremony, such as a virtual toast, speech,...
277 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2023
Missouri Lawmakers (Still) Want To Bring Covenant Marriage to the State
Learn about renewed efforts by Missouri legislators to create legal provisions for covenant marriages in 2024, plus a brief look at what covenant marriage is...
Ceremony Planning Articles
177 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2024
Ejemplos de Votos para Bodas Poliamorosas y Ceremonias de Compromiso
Ejemplos de votos matrimoniales y votos de compromiso para celebraciones poliamorosas de matrimonio, renovación de votos y ceremonias de compromiso. Estos ej...
186 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2024
5 Grandes Razones para Pedirle a su Amigo o Amiga que Oficie su Boda
¡5 razones por las que pedirle a un amigo o familiar que oficie su boda es la mejor elección que pueda hacer! Los amigos y familiares son excelentes oficiant...
188 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2024
New Officiant Script for a Surprise Wedding Ceremony!
Fun wedding officiant script for a surprise wedding ceremony, officiated by a friend or relative! This nonreligious ceremony begins with a sweet toast, follo...
Religion and Rituals Articles
894 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2022
The Wedding Bouquet Toss: What it Means (and What to Avoid)
Learn the symbolism and meaning that have made the wedding bouquet toss one of the most popular wedding traditions for centuries, including the custom's Engl...
920 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2022
Ghost Marriages – When ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Isn’t Enough
3 modern examples of ghost marriage and the haunting history of marrying the dead, including posthumous marriage in China, France, and the Mormon Church her...
955 DAYS AGO | 2.3.2022
The Twisted History of Valentine’s Day
Curious how America’s most romantic holiday got its start? AMM takes a look back at the bloody and uncertain history of Valentine’s Day, from pagans, Popes, ...
Community Articles
388 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2023
Adam Sank on Officiating Funny Weddings, Marriage Equality, & Nudity at the A...
Comedian and licensed NYC wedding officiant Adam Sank brings heartwarming humor to the altar with comedy themed weddings: Adam talks about how to write a fun...
408 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: TOP SECRET Superstar Wedding Ceremony
This secret celebrity wedding ceremony was a total surprise, but after the wedding officiant caught their breath it was an instant hit! Get the full story in...
410 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2023
Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar
American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant...