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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
174 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2024
How McDonald’s is Cornering the Wedding Market
Get married at McDonald’s? Yes! Young couples around the world are choosing a low-stress, affordable McDonald’s wedding over traditional venues.
181 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2024
New Photo of Matthew Modine Officiating Millie Bobby Brown’s Second Wedding!
New photos show how Stranger Things actor Matthew Modine officiated Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's second wedding in Italy in July!
196 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024
Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii
Statewide ballots in California and Hawaii would remove same-sex marriage bans from their state constitutions. (Prop 3 / marriage equality)
Ceremony Planning Articles
175 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2024
What to Expect at a Rastafarian Wedding & Marriage Ceremony
Learn about Rastafarian wedding traditions, marriage customs & what Rastafarians believe about marriage! Plus how to find a Rastafarian officiant / wedding o...
176 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2024
8 Equestrian Wedding Ideas for Horse Lovers
Plan a perfect horse wedding with these sweet equestrian themed wedding ideas! From choosing a wedding venue with horses, riding down the aisle, and more.
188 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024
The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.
Religion and Rituals Articles
943 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2022
Wiccan Wedding Spell – A Handfasting Love Spell
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 ce...
950 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2022
A Christian House Blessing Prayer to Protect & Celebrate Your New Home
An original Christian house blessing prayer used to bless and protect a new home, or to honor a new stage in life, such as following a wedding or marriage ce...
951 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2022
All About House Blessing Traditions
House Blessing rituals have been around for thousands of years and show up in most cultures and faith traditions. Learn about the various ways people bless n...
Community Articles
477 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2023
AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is headed to Nashville, Tennessee!
American Marriage Ministries is headed to Nashville, TN, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant Accel...
490 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2023
Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares...
Prepare for an unforgettable ‘123123’ New Year’s Eve wedding or elopement with advice from expert numerologist Rebecca Scolnick, author of The Witch's Book ...
502 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2023
Creating ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Weddings & Lasting Marriages with Rev....
Meet Rev. Dr. Samora Smith of Common Ground Ceremonies in NYC, an experienced wedding officiant specializing in interfaith and ‘spiritual but not religious’ ...