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 1732 articles and counting!
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 1732 articles and counting!
Sequel weddings & second ceremonies are trending in 2021- a creative solution to Covid gathering restrictions, postponement, & pandemic risk. Here’s how to plan & officiate one & what to expect.
Learn how to officiate a last minute or same-day wedding ceremony: Not all weddings come with months of planning. Say yes to officiating a last minute elopement, short notice ceremony, or same day wedding! This skill will also make you a great choice as a backup officiant and wedding day hero. Follow these simple steps, including online ordination, minister registration, sample wedding ceremony scripts, what to wear, how to pronounce the couple, sign the marriage license, and more.
A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on what question surprises couples the most during ceremony planning.
A short interview with AMM Minister & professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on her new book for couples, planning a wedding ceremony, and choosing the right vendors.
Pope Francis changes Catholic laws for lectors, altar readers - still ban women from ordination & performing marriage. Many see this as sexism and discrimination within the Church.
Wedding ceremonies should tell a story! Use classic story structure to write a ceremony script with the power of timeless fairy tales & Hollywood happy endings.
Harry Styles officiated a wedding in a hotel robe! Plus a look back at some of our favorite celebrity officiant outfits to answer the eternal question: What does a wedding officiant wear?
What happens when a wedding venue cancels or closes unexpectedly? Learn how wedding officiants save the day for couples by updating the ceremony, unity ritual, wedding attire, and more.
A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Liz Rae, on writing a creative wedding ceremony, meeting with couples & revising a first draft.
Engaged couples set sail to Antarctica to wed in a once-of-a-lifetime destination wedding ceremony aboard a luxury cruise ship with Atlas Ocean Voyages, Happily Ever Atlas, Valentine's Day 2022. Learn what it takes to get married or officiate a wedding in Antarctica.
How to prepare for & perform a wedding ceremony starting with the basics! For first time & new officiants and ministers, from legal requirements in your state to writing & polishing your ceremony script.
These are 4 rules that every new and first time officiant should follow when preparing for the wedding day to make sure the ceremony is an uplifting experience that you & the couple never forget!
"Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony" is the latest one-of-a-kind guide for planning a one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony - brought to you by American Marriage Ministries and ordained AMM Minister and pro wedding officiant 'Officiant Amber' Olsen
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
This Rhode Island couple got married outside during a historic winter storm in Providence over the weekend. Would you officiate a wedding in a blizzard?
Elope at the Loveland Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal! This romantic event is a highlight of Sweetheart City Colorado's holiday season. Officiated by Todd Harding, a one of a kind Wedding Officiant and award recipient of the Country Radio Hall of Fame.
Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriage license, virtual marriage laws, the legal age to get married in your state, and more.
Learn about unique Eastern Orthodox wedding traditions and the meaning of these ancient symbolic rituals, with a detailed description of the traditional Orthodox marriage ceremony, including the Betrothal and Crowning ceremony (wedding crowns), drinking from the Common Cup, the priest's blessing of the rings, the candle lighting ritual, the Dance of Isaiah, and more.
A step-by-step guide to help you get married in Arizona - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Arizona marriage license.
¿Quieres escribir un pronunciamiento de boda creativo, pero no estás seguro de qué cual redacción usar? Deja que estas 10 alternativas te inspiren, desde divertidas hasta formales, neutrales en cuanto al género, bilingües y más. Las mejores formas de decir "¡Te declaro casado!"
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