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New York to allow virtual wedding ceremonies and grant marriage licenses remotely

New York to allow virtual wedding ceremonies and grant ma...

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 shutdown, New York State will allow virtual courthouse weddings, letting clerks marry coupl...
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Can I get my marriage license during the Coronavirus shutdown? What should I do if my county clerk’s office is closed?

2254 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2020

Can I get my marriage license during the Coronavirus shutdown? What should I do if my county clerk’s office is closed?
Hawaii Shuts Down Virtual Wedding Ceremonies, Requires Couple and Officiant to Be Physically Present

2254 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2020

Hawaii Shuts Down Virtual Wedding Ceremonies, Requires Couple and Officiant to Be Physically Present
Couples aren’t cancelling! Wedding officiants play an important role in helping couples get married under lockdown conditions.

2258 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2020

Couples aren’t cancelling! Wedding officiants play an important role in helping couples get married under lockdown conditions.
Want to become a marriage officiant online? Let’s get started right away…

2266 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2020

Want to become a marriage officiant online? Let’s get started right away…
The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…

2268 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2020

The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…
Online Skype Weddings (Probably) Aren't Legal -- An Expert Explains How Coronavirus Cancellations are Pushing Couples into a Legal Grey Area

2271 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2020

Online Skype Weddings (Probably) Aren't Legal -- An Expert Explains How Coronavirus Cancellations are Pushing Couples into a Legal Grey Area
American Marriage Ministries is Still Open during the COVID-19 Shutdown. You can still get ordained and get your documents -- we're just working from home!

2276 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2020

American Marriage Ministries is Still Open during the COVID-19 Shutdown. You can still get ordained and get your documents -- we're just working from home!
Can I Officiate a Skype Wedding?

2282 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2020

Can I Officiate a Skype Wedding?
Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On

2285 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2020

Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On
“Should I officiate my granddaughter's wedding?” What to ask yourself if you have been asked to officiate

2292 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2020

“Should I officiate my granddaughter's wedding?” What to ask yourself if you have been asked to officiate
Certificate of marriage is placed in a black folder, next to two gold wedding rings and an ink pen

2299 DAYS AGO | 3.3.2020

Ask AMM: "Who is in charge of getting the marriage license?"
A wedding officiant presides over a wedding ceremony, holding a microphone up to speak, while the bride and groom hold hands and smile happily. Beside them is the best man, who watches with a smile.

2305 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2020

Wedding Officiant Do's & Don't's
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News Articles

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

1680 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2021

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

Learn about a new civil license to solemnize marriage in Hawaii, get access to current Hawaii marriage laws, and read how ministers ordained online through A...

Can you legally marry someone in a video game?

1681 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2021

Can you legally marry someone in a video game?

As online weddings become a regular part of the industry landscape and metaverse conversation trends, some couples wonder if they can legally get married in ...

Exec. Orders set to expire in Illinois this weekend: Marriage Licenses and Online Wedding Services affected

1681 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2021

Exec. Orders set to expire in Illinois this weekend: Marriage Licenses and On...

Learn about upcoming changes to Chicago and Illinois marriage license requirements and online weddings, as Executive Orders issued during the coronavirus COV...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A groom holds a bride in his arms on a beach on the wedding day. It's sunny, and in the background is a blanket, flowers, and other romantic items, with the ocean behind them and some small hills and grass. The couple stands in the sand in their wedding clothes. The bride wears a white wedding dress and holds up a bouquet of flowers, the groom is wearing a light gray suit.

1493 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2022

5 Seaside Unity Ceremony Ideas for Your Beach Wedding or Vow Renewal

5 creative unity ceremony ideas for your beach wedding, including a shell or stone blessing ritual, unique tropical toast with a custom wedding cocktail, tra...

New script! Bilingual English-Spanish Wedding Ceremony with Written Vows

1495 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2022

New script! Bilingual English-Spanish Wedding Ceremony with Written Vows

We’ve added a sweet bilingual wedding ceremony script in Spanish and English to our script library! It contains a heartfelt invocation, written vows, a passa...

Young groom and bride hug outside in casual clothes, groom kisses bride's forehead.

1498 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2022

Our Favorite Ways to Get Married Without a Wedding Ceremony

5 sweet, inexpensive, and romantic ways to get married without a wedding ceremony. Whether you want to elope alone, invite a few guests, or skip straight to ...

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