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Ilustración de Jessica Levey, que muestra productos para el período menstrual y productos para los síntomas del síndrome premenstrual para el día de la boda.

Recent Articles

Los novios posan junto al agua, vistiendo un atuendo formal de boda; la novia sostiene un ramo de flores secas.

5 Ideas sencillas para una boda sostenible

Descubra 5 ideas sencillas para bodas ecológicas, desde invitaciones digitales hasta menús veganos y microbodas. ¡Siga leyendo para planificar una boda sostenible que respete sus valores y el planeta!

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AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies plan authentic wedding ceremonies, with tips on finding affirming Ohio wedding vendors & venues.

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Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. Hodges as a new Kim Davis v. Ermold appeal lurks in the distance.

Two young men pose together happily on their wedding day, one kisses the other's cheek

Should Same-Sex Couples Marry Before Supreme Court Revisits Obergefell?

The Supreme Court might revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. What could happen to same-sex marriage laws, and should same-sex couples marry before 2026? Take a look at what's at stake, and when changes could come.

Jóvenes amigas y recién casados ​​se abrazan en una boda al aire libre con atuendo colorido.

Oficiantes de bodas: Consiga más bodas para la generación z con 3 sencillos consejos

Te cuesta contratar a parejas de la Generación Z como oficiantes de bodas? Descubre 3 estrategias probadas para atraer a clientes más jóvenes con una mejor comunicación, presencia en redes sociales y precios transparentes.

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Would You Officiate Your Ex’s Wedding Ceremony?

Officiating your ex’s wedding might sound awkward. But for some exes, it’s a meaningful act of friendship and love. Would you say yes if they asked?

Dos invitaciones de boda en sobres coloridos sobre un fondo sencillo.

Qué Decir en una Invitación de Boda Para un Segundo Matrimonio (Ejemplos y Tarjetas de Muestra)

Descubra qué decir en una invitación de boda para un segundo matrimonio, incluyendo consejos, ejemplos de redacción y tarjetas de muestra para celebrar su nuevo comienzo con una invitación personalizada, impresa o sin papel.

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Marrying a Tree to Escape a Curse? A Unique Vedic Wedding Tradition & the Manglik Dosha

Learn about the unique Vedic wedding tradition of marrying a tree to counter the Manglik Dosha curse, and how a symbolic marriage protects Manglik individuals and their spouses from astrological misfortune!

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8 Romantic Celtic Wedding Blessings & Poems to Read at Your Ceremony

8 beautiful Celtic wedding blessings and love poems from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. Perfect for a cultural wedding reading, handfasting ceremony, or vow renewal ceremony. (Wedding readings PDFs)

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How to Handle Having Your Period on Your Wedding Day

5 easy tips to help you handle having your period on your wedding day, from packing a 'flo bag' with emergency items, choosing bloat-friendly wedding attire, and more. Click to read our best period on wedding day tips!

Votos matrimoniales escritos a mano, enrollados en pergaminos y decorados

Cómo Escribir Votos Matrimoniales con la Plantilla de Tres Preguntas

Aprenda a escribir sus propios votos matrimoniales con esta sencilla plantilla de tres preguntas. Perfecta para oficiantes de bodas que escriben un guion de ceremonia personalizado y para parejas que desean unos votos matrimoniales personalizados y significativos.

Bride and groom pose next to water, wearing formal wedding attire; bride holds dried flower wedding bouquet

5 Simple Ideas for an Sustainable Wedding Day

Discover 5 simple eco-friendly wedding ideas, from digital invites to plant-based menus and microweddings. Read more to plan a sustainable wedding that honors your values and the planet!

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

News Articles

Brides kiss at the end of a wedding ceremony with friends and family, photo of Officiant Wasson overlay

AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies plan authentic wedding ceremonies, with tips on finding affirming Ohio wedding vendors & venues.

Screenshot shows Justice Thomas speaking during his interview with CIT

Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. Hodges as a new Kim Davis v. Ermold appeal lurks in the distance.

Two young men pose together happily on their wedding day, one kisses the other's cheek

Should Same-Sex Couples Marry Before Supreme Court Revisits Obergefell?

The Supreme Court might revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. What could happen to same-sex marriage laws, and should same-sex couples marry before 2026? Take a look at what's at stake, and when changes could come.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Dos invitaciones de boda en sobres coloridos sobre un fondo sencillo.

Qué Decir en una Invitación de Boda Para un Segundo Matrimonio (Ejemplos y Tarjetas de Muestra)

Descubra qué decir en una invitación de boda para un segundo matrimonio, incluyendo consejos, ejemplos de redacción y tarjetas de muestra para celebrar su nuevo comienzo con una invitación personalizada, impresa o sin papel.

bride and groom stand in a field in white dress and kilt

8 Romantic Celtic Wedding Blessings & Poems to Read at Your Ceremony

8 beautiful Celtic wedding blessings and love poems from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. Perfect for a cultural wedding reading, handfasting ceremony, or vow renewal ceremony. (Wedding readings PDFs)

Flor rosa sobre un fondo blanco para simbolizar la paz, el amor y la reflexión tranquila.

Cómo Incluir un Momento de Silencio en su Ceremonia de Boda

Aprenda cuánto dura un momento de silencio durante una ceremonia de boda, cuándo añadir y qué decir antes y después. Guía práctica para parejas y oficiantes sobre ceremonias conmemorativas y homenaje a seres queridos fallecidos.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and Patriarchy

What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and Patriarchy

Learn why so many women in the U.S. change their last name when they marry, how patriarchy and legal restrictions shaped this interesting wedding custom, and why it's important for wedding officiants to be aware of a couple's preferences when writing the wedding ceremony script pronouncement and completing a marriage license. Author Ann Zhao's tweet sparked this interesting discussion about where spouses do and don't change their surnames, and why, and we're here for it!

Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Pantheist Wedding Ceremony

Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Pantheist Wedding Ceremony

Pantheist wedding ceremonies celebrate love, spiritual connection, the joy of living, and the divine universe. These unity ceremony ideas are the blend of nature and science themes, spirituality, and symbolism! With timeless traditions including tree planting, handfasting, candle lighting, stone blessing, and more, you're sure to find inspiration for your own custom marriage rite.

What Happens at a Satanic Wedding? Info for Guests & Officiants

What Happens at a Satanic Wedding? Info for Guests & Officiants

Curious what to expect when asked to attend or officiate a Satanic wedding ceremony? Learn what happens at a Satanic wedding, where Satanic weddings are held, who officiates, how to find an officiant, and what wedding traditions and rituals you might see -- including handfasting, candle lighting, sword exchanges. Plus, details about what The Satanic Temple and its members believe, and the common values of modern Satanism.

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Community Articles

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Anonymous Officiant: Dog Ring Bearer Steals Show – and Hearts

This funny dog ring bearer story will have you smiling for days! Plus tips from a wedding officiant on how to include your dog in your wedding.

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Interfaith Minister Ordination for Wedding Officiants and Celebrants

How to become an interfaith minister and officiate a wedding with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries: Get started today!

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

Celebrate the AMM Ministers, staff, celebrities, and other rockstars that made this year's American Weddings blog AMAZING! Our 2023-2024 AMM Yearbook Recap

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