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News Articles
204 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2024
Your Hawaii marriage license appointment is available online… in about 88 years
Learn about updates to Hawaii marriage laws that make it possible for couples to meet with a marriage license agent remotely using online services. Once appr...
208 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2024
Updates to Utah’s Virtual Marriage Laws Are in Effect This Month
Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote marriage services in the state:...
210 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2024
New Utah Marriage Law Protects Interracial Couples, In Effect This Month
A new law that protects the right to marry in Utah regardless of race, ethnicity, and national origin went into effect earlier this month, on May 1st, 2024. ...
Ceremony Planning Articles
195 DAYS AGO | 5.22.2024
Did You Elope During The Pandemic? It's Time To Renew Those Marriage Vows!
Couples who eloped during the pandemic are planning 'second wedding' celebrations that go far beyond a typical vow renewal ceremony. These ceremonies have a ...
214 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024
What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony
Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...
215 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2024
What is a Civil Marriage Ceremony? (Plus How to Find a Non-Religious Wedding ...
Learn the pros and cons of a civil marriage ceremony vs. a non-religious wedding ceremony, who officiates a civil ceremony, and advice on how to find a weddi...
Religion and Rituals Articles
876 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2022
Greek Orthodox Weddings: From Koumbaroi to Holy Crowns and the Common Cup
Learn about Greek Orthodox Weddings ritual and traditions, from the stefana wedding crown ceremony, to blessings in threes, unique prayers and psalms, Koumba...
916 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2022
What is a Nikah Ceremony? Intro to the Muslim Marriage Ceremony
Learn about the Muslim marriage ceremony tradition - the nikkah or nikah ceremony – and how this traditional religious Islamic wedding custom compares to the...
949 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022
How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)
Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...
Community Articles
455 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Moving Past a Wedding Day Mistake
This first-time wedding officiant didn't let a mistake at the altar stop them from pursuing their calling to officiate marriage. Get the full story -- plus a...
461 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2023
From Wedding Officiant to Crime Novelist – Helen Bradley’s New Chapter
In addition to officiating with Savannah Simple Weddings, Wedding Officiant Helen P. Bradley is also a successful novelist! Her debut novel, Breach of Trust,...
463 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2023
The Wedding MBA 2023 lineup looks like one of the best yet!
Attn wedding vendors: Wedding MBA 2023 is coming soon, and we can't wait to see these expert speakers! American Marriage Ministries will be sponsoring the We...