GET ORDAINED

AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG

Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1271 articles and counting!

See More Recent Articles...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

1142 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s tal...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just revealed they held a secret wedding elopement in their backyard. But there were no witnesses… Was it legal? And what are ...

1153 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2021

Wedding Industry on its own? Frustrated vendors speak out, create solutions

Creative solutions and lingering questions emerge as wedding vendors express frustration and take action, and states loosen restrictions, during COVID strugg...

1154 DAYS AGO | 2.24.2021

New script! A Covid-safe Wedding with Flowers and Lights

We’ve written a sample script with the special circumstances of COVID-19 in mind. Celebrate a feeling of closeness, joy, light, and hope while planning a saf...

See More News...

Ceremony Planning Articles

866 DAYS AGO | 12.9.2021

How Wedding Officiants Can Work Best with Autistic Couples

Learn how to make wedding ceremony planning an autism-friendly experience for autistic couples, ASD individuals, and their families, using these simple sugge...

A smiling bride is embraced by the groom outdoors in front of tropical palm fronds. The bride wears a strapless white wedding gown, with large earrings and short dark red hair, the groom is in a white suit with red floors in his lapel, a black tie, and short dark hair. They look very in love and happy.

868 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2021

How to Get Married in Guam: Plan a Tropical Island Wedding!

Planning a Guam wedding? Curious how to get married on this tropical island paradise? We answer questions about choosing a venue, applying for and filing a ...

868 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2021

How to Make a Marriage License Signing Ceremony Feel Special

Learn how to make a signature-only marriage license signing ceremony feel special with these 3 simple tips for engaged couples and wedding officiants.

See More Ceremony Planning...

Religion and Rituals Articles

See More Religion & Rituals...

Community Articles

See More Community...
GET ORDAINED
WITH AMM

Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!