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News Articles
229 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2023
Would You Sell Tickets to Your Wedding? A Curious New Tourism Trend in Indian...
A growing trend in wedding tourism: ticketed weddings for tourists. Join My Wedding is helping Indian couples sell tickets to tourists to attend their tradit...
234 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2023
Michigan bans child marriage, raises legal age to marry to 18
You must be 18 years old to get married in Michigan. This week, Gov Whitmer signed legislation to ban the marriage of minors in the state, without exception....
235 DAYS AGO | 9.20.2023
How Filmmaker Nico Raineau Fell in Love with Writing Wedding Ceremonies
Award-winning filmmaker and one-of-a-kind wedding officiant Nico Raineau is in the business of telling love stories. His officiant business RomCom Weddings t...
Ceremony Planning Articles
144 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2023
Signing a Marriage License During the Wedding Ceremony - Tips for Officiants ...
Everything you need to know to include signing the marriage license in a wedding ceremony as a low-stress and unique unity ritual. Ask your officiant to sign...
150 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2023
New script! Winter Solstice Wedding with Reading from “Northern Sky” by Nick ...
A spiritual wedding ceremony script for Winter Solstice wedding or elopement. References to nature, the meaning of holiday, and lasting love. This officiant ...
157 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2023
Who Can Officiate a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony?
Looking for a non religious wedding officiant? There are several great officiant options to consider when planning a civil, secular, or non-religious weddin...
Religion and Rituals Articles
829 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, ...
878 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2021
Scientology Weddings: From Intergalactic Spiritual Beings to Exchanging Rings
Take a look inside the Scientologist wedding ceremony, including the unique wedding vows, belief in immortal spiritual life, the ARC triangle and double ring...
895 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2021
5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past
5 unusual wedding traditions from the past, with modern twists to bring these old fashioned customs back to the marriage ceremony. The silver sixpence, the b...
Community Articles
285 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2023
How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness
Learn 5 simple ways to be kind and put kindness at the center of your wedding officiant business. Whether you're officiating for a friend or relatives, worki...
286 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2023
AMM’s Officiant Accelerator Training Seminar: New Website & Dates Announced!
American Marriage Ministries is proud to announce Officiant Accelerator, a new nationwide series of wedding officiant training and networking seminars, prese...
291 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2023
NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful weddin...
Meet expert Celebrant Christopher Shelley! Chris uses the act of storytelling to write compelling and personal wedding ceremonies, and is a master at keeping...