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Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License Application

Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License App...

A lawsuit filed in Virginia alleges that the state's marriage license application is racist.
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New Feature Announcement: The Wedding Wall

2284 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2019

New Feature Announcement: The Wedding Wall
A woman in a formal long-sleeve pink shirt looks off to the side with a nervous or anxious expression on her face, she's grimacing in a concerned way. She is against a pink background.

2285 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2019

Breathe in, Breathe Out: Calming Brides' and Grooms' Nerves
“A Life’s Dream...” Ministers Explain Why They Got Ordained With AMM

2293 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2019

“A Life’s Dream...” Ministers Explain Why They Got Ordained With AMM
An old timey illustration of 'Uncle Sam' wearing a blue suit and a white top hat pointing toward the viewer, as if to say, "I want you to... Get ordained online!"

2296 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2019

America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!
Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 2: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Exposure as an Officiant

2299 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2019

Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 2: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Exposure as an Officiant
Close up photo shows a groom in a dark blue suit placing a wedding ring on the bride's finger during the wedding ceremony. She wears a white wedding dress.

2307 DAYS AGO | 8.14.2019

Co-Officiating a Wedding Ceremony: The More the Marrier? 
3 Reasons Why Couples Choose Friends & Family to Officiate Weddings

2313 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2019

3 Reasons Why Couples Choose Friends & Family to Officiate Weddings
You Only Get One Shot at a Wedding Ceremony… Be Prepared!

2323 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2019

You Only Get One Shot at a Wedding Ceremony… Be Prepared!
Making it Click: 4 Ways An Officiant Can Make the Wedding Photographer’s Life Easier

2326 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2019

Making it Click: 4 Ways An Officiant Can Make the Wedding Photographer’s Life Easier
Being a Team Player: 4 Things Any Officiant Can Do to Help the Other Professionals Shine

2333 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2019

Being a Team Player: 4 Things Any Officiant Can Do to Help the Other Professionals Shine
Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 1: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Exposure as an Officiant

2340 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2019

Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 1: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Exposure as an Officiant
Tennessee and AMM: What Lies Ahead?

2342 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2019

Tennessee and AMM: What Lies Ahead?
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News Articles

Mayor De Blasio calls out NYC Marriage Bureau

1549 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2021

Mayor De Blasio calls out NYC Marriage Bureau

Couples in New York sometimes wait weeks for a virtual appointment to get a marriage license during the COVID pandemic. Mayor de Blasio says it’s time for th...

NBA All-Star Damian Lillard & Kay’la Hanson pose in their wedding attire outdoors in celebration of their marriage. Damian wears a dark suit with a white shirt and bowtie, Kay'la wears a white wedding dress and holds a bouquet of white flowers

1550 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2021

All-star wedding ceremony inspiration from Damian Lillard & Kay’la Hanson

5 ways to capture the all-star vibe of Damian Lillard and Kay’la Hanson’s extravagant wedding, which included guests like Snoop Dog, Common, Draymond Green,...

Garret Clayton & Blake Knight asked Alicia Silverstone to officiate their private LA wedding

1552 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2021

Garret Clayton & Blake Knight asked Alicia Silverstone to officiate their pri...

Garret Clayton and Blake Knight got married! And the couple asked close friend and ordained minister Alicia Silverstone to officiate the private outdoor cere...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Romantic Disney Movie Quotes to Include in a Fairytale Wedding Ceremony Script

1325 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2022

Romantic Disney Movie Quotes to Include in a Fairytale Wedding Ceremony Script

Planning a Disney themed wedding? Include one of these 15 romantic quotes in your wedding ceremony script, or as part of your personal written wedding vows. ...

Bride and groom pose with friends and family during an outdoor ceremony with trees and sunshine. An eco friendly wedding!

1326 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2022

7 Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas Inspired by Earth Day

Get married in an environmentally friendly wedding ceremony! Show your love for each other and the planet to combat climate change with these 5 eco consciou...

Older couple poses for a photo during their renewal of vows ceremony, smiling at the camera

1327 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2022

Everything You Need to Know About a Vow Renewal Ceremony

All about the vow renewal! Tips on renewing vows, how to officiate a vow renewal, plus advice on gifts, legal paperwork & requirements, vibes and flow.

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