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newlyweds sign the marriage license with help from their wedding officiant

251 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2025

It’s Not Just Weddings, Marriage License Costs Are Going Up Too

Marriage license fees are rising across the US, adding to the cost of getting married in 2025, even for elopements and courthouse weddings. Here's what coupl...

Two grooms hold hands and smile on the wedding day

252 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2025

Wisconsin Lawmakers Pass New Same-Sex Marriage Protections

Wisconsin updates marriage laws to protect same-sex couples, replacing outdated language with gender neutral terminology and adding new legal protections for...

Graphic shows Chicago city scene, plus info about the Officiant Accelerator event on Sept 17, 2025

265 DAYS AGO | 6.24.2025

AMM's Officiant Accelerator is Back in Chicago September 2025!

AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training day returns to Chicago, Illinois! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Chicago on Sept...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A row of white wedding dresses in a wedding dress shop / bridal shop

293 DAYS AGO | 5.27.2025

6 Honest Pros & Cons of Renting a Wedding Dress

What to consider when deciding if a wedding dress rental is right for you! Click to see potential advantages & disadvantages of renting a dress, including to...

Los novios firman la licencia de matrimonio en una boda al aire libre con la ayuda de su oficiante de bodas.

298 DAYS AGO | 5.22.2025

¿Se Puede Casar sin Certificado de Matrimonio? ¿Qué Pasa si lo Pierde o lo O...

¡Ay! Olvido o perdió su licencia de matrimonio, ¿ahora qué? Haga para leer las reglas sobre bodas sin licencia, los períodos de espera, las fechas de vencimi...

groom speaks his vows to the bride as the wedding officiant watches during outdoor wedding

300 DAYS AGO | 5.20.2025

When to Hire Your Wedding Officiant: Timing & Checklist

Use this checklist to hire a wedding officiant right on time, for a low-stress wedding day that’s fun, affordable, and authentically you! Our best advice on ...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Close up of bride and groom signing the marriage license after the wedding ceremony

1154 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2023

A Short History of the Marriage License & Common Law Marriages

Learn about the history of the marriage license and common law marriage in the U.S., from ancient rituals like handfasting, through the Middle Ages, to moder...

All About Quaker Wedding Traditions & Marriage ‘Under the Care of the Meeting’

1216 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2022

All About Quaker Wedding Traditions & Marriage ‘Under the Care of the Meeting’

Learn about common Quaker wedding ceremony traditions including how to get married without a wedding officiant in a self-uniting ritual, what it means to mar...

A Simple Guide to Nikah Traditions & Muslim Wedding Words

1224 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2022

A Simple Guide to Nikah Traditions & Muslim Wedding Words

A simple introduction to popular Nikah traditions and words you're likely to hear when planning or attending a Muslim wedding ceremony for the first time, in...

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Community Articles

Promotional image showing three wedding officiants who will be speaking during upcoming online classes.

698 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2024

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Online Officiant Courses from AMM!

Join AMM and expert wedding officiants from around the country for an exciting continuing-education course! These free online training classes are open to al...

Bride and groom laying in the grass in their beautiful wedding outfits, suit and dress, smiling at each other and holding hands. Photo taken from above, looking down.

711 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2024

Spring 2024 Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of the Season

The most popular wedding ceremony scripts of the 2024 Spring wedding season! Short, simple, funny, and slightly-spiritual, these are the trends to watch. Wit...

Young wedding officiant leads the ceremony for two brides during an alternative outdoor wedding ceremony.

719 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2024

What Wedding Planners Wish Wedding Officiants Knew…

5 ways for new and first-time wedding officiants to work best with the wedding planner, including tips on communication, collaboration and who runs the rehea...

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