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Couple’s Wedding Canceled SEVEN Times! When is it time to say F* it and Elope?

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Delivering Your Script at the Ceremony

Delivering Your Script at the Ceremony

Learn how professional officiants prepare, present, & deliver a wedding script. How to hold the script & if tablets or paper work best during the ceremony!

Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony

Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony

Keep your wedding short, sweet, simple, and safer with a teeny-tiny covid-era DIY elopement ceremony.

Mathew takes a selfie with the bride and groom on the New River Gorge Bridge, with the river far below them in the distance

876 feet in the air: Officiating an adventure wedding on the New River Gorge Bridge

An AMM Minister performs a wedding high above the New River Gorge in an adventure wedding ceremony the couple will never forget. If you’re a new officiant and want to explore destination and adventure weddings, read on for inspiration!

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.

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Bride Or Groom MIA On The Wedding Day? Here’s What To Do!

Professional officiants answer the question: What if a bride or groom doesn’t show up or is running late? If you’re performing a wedding for the first time or new to officiating, use these helpful suggestions to get started.

Maryland to discuss marriage licenses updates, gender neutral language for same-sex couples in 2021

Maryland to discuss marriage licenses updates, gender neutral language for same-sex couples in 2021

Maryland is considering changes to the designations used on marriage licenses, by introducing gender neutral language for same-sex couples. 2021 HB 449

Dave Chappelle photobombs a First Look wedding photo! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity wedding crashers.

Dave Chappelle photobombs a First Look wedding photo! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity wedding crashers.

Dave Chappelle photobombed a First Look wedding photo in Texas! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity wedding crashers, including Jason Mamoa, Katy Perry, Beyonce, & more.

AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering couples everywhere

AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering couples everywhere

Meet AMM Minister Amber Olsen, a wedding officiant in North Dakota whose new ceremony planning book gives couples a unique perspective to create a day that reflects their personal love story.

This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disagree

This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disagree

AMM takes a swing at a Miss Manners letter, regarding wedding planning, family involvement, and creating the ceremony or reception of a couple’s dreams.

Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that require registration to perform marriage)

Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that require registration to perform marriage)

Will Oklahoma still require wedding officiants to register with the county clerk in 2021? Learn which states require licensing and minister registration.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Wondering how to apply for a marriage license during the covid coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. Marriage laws vary by state and even county, but we can help.

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

News Articles

The Twisted History of Valentine’s Day

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, and poets, to Hallmark, roses, and romantic proposals!

Weed Lounges are coming to the Wedding Capital of the World

Weed Lounges are coming to the Wedding Capital of the World

Now that cannabis consumption lounges are legal in Las Vegas and Nevada, will Sin City become a destination for weed themed weddings, pot receptions, and 420 friendly vow renewals? (AB 341)

New script! Princess Bride Wedding Ceremony Script

New script! Princess Bride Wedding Ceremony Script

We added a new script to our library! This funny wedding ceremony script is based on the memorable movie The Princess Bride, celebrating twue wuv, and all the laughter and adventure a happy mawage should bring. Perfect for creative and non traditional couples (with a taste for 80s cult classic films) looking for a lighthearted celebration.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A wedding officiant holds a microphone up to the bride, who is laughing and smiling with the groom on their wedding day. They are wearing a beautiful suit and dress and she is holding flowers.

A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Friend Officiates Your Ceremony

This Friend Officiating wedding script makes it easy for a friend to officiate! Fill in the blanks for an officiant speech that's simple, short & sweet.

Illustration of tape, pens, wedding ceremony script and map, and other items for wedding emergency kit

What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Learn what to pack in a wedding officiant’s day of wedding emergency kit – from a backup wedding ceremony script, to tissues, stain remover, antacids, and extra ink pens. Just like a bride, groom, or wedding planner, officiants can help keep a ceremony on track with a wedding day emergency kit.

A groom and bride stand side by side at the entrance to a majestic forest on their wedding day. They look very small compared to the towering trees, filled with green and yellow leaves, lit in the sunlight. The photo is taken from behind, showing the view as they walk into marriage together.

New Script! A Forest Themed Elopement Ceremony with Ring Warming Unity Ritual

New forest theme wedding script! Ideal for nature lovers who plan to marry in an outdoor elopement or wedding ceremony, in a forest or woodland setting, in a rustic cabin or resort, while hiking or camping, or in a local park or backyard surrounded by trees and natural beauty. Original script written by AMM Minister Chanelle Carlin.

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