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New York City Marriage Bureau opens its doors (partially), now accepting appointments for marriage licenses

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Will we all be replaced by virtual wedding officiants?

Will we all be replaced by virtual wedding officiants?

Are wedding officiants about to be replaced by robots, or will weddings return to normal after the coronavirus shutdown learn how to stay ahead of the trends, and understand changing expectations from couples.

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Attempts to gut the United States Postal Service will destroy small businesses, Join AMM in fighting for small businesses!

The USPS is a lifeline for small businesses. Letting this institution fail is an attack on small enterprise by wall street crooks that are hell bent on making a dollar off of the pain and suffering of this country’s working class. 

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want to include in your wedding ceremony and more!

12 Popular Wedding Ceremony Components – (almost) everything you might want to include in your wedding ceremony and more!

Before you start writing your wedding ceremony script, take a moment to read about the different components, and how the combine to create a wedding ceremony that fits your requirements. If you were asked to officiate, you should read this article first!

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

Some states are now allowing couples to get married online. California, New York, Illinois and other states have passed emergency measurers allowing couples to get married via Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime, updates for 2021 with new states.

Illinois allows Zoom wedding ceremonies, and they’re letting couples file for licenses online too!

Illinois allows Zoom wedding ceremonies, and they’re letting couples file for licenses online too!

Illinois just allowed couples to celebrate video conference wedding ceremonies using platforms like Zoom and Skype, learn what that means for wedding planning for couples and wedding officiants.

California allows couples to obtain marriage licenses and solemnize marriage via video conference

California allows couples to obtain marriage licenses and solemnize marriage via video conference

California will temporarily allow couples to obtain their marriage license and solemnize marriage via video conference admidst the Coronavirus pandemic

Skype, Zoom, Livestream: Virtual Wedding Ceremonies Defined

Skype, Zoom, Livestream: Virtual Wedding Ceremonies Defined

What virtual wedding ceremonies are and why it's important to understand how they pertain to marriage laws during the Coronavirus pandemic

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Minister Q&A on Officiating a Safe, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Ceremony During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Minister shares how he got ordained online with American Marriage Ministries, registered with the state of Ohio, and prepared for officiating a socially distant wedding at an assisted living center amidst the Coronavirus pandemic

Screenshot from a news broadcast showing AMM Minister and wedding officiant Sean Kelly marrying his dad Harold and new step mom Lorrie in an outdoor socially distanced wedding while his grandma watches from inside

Online ordained minister performs heartwarming socially distant wedding ceremony at assisted living center

Online ordained minister performs a socially distant wedding ceremony at nursing home during the Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus or Knot: How to Get Your Marriage License and Legally Wed During a Global Pandemic

Coronavirus or Knot: How to Get Your Marriage License and Legally Wed During a Global Pandemic

Step-by-step action plan for couples who want to get married during government shutdowns amidst the Coronavirus pandemic

New York releases virtual wedding rules, wedding officiants can now perform video wedding ceremonies (UPDATED)

New York releases virtual wedding rules, wedding officiants can now perform video wedding ceremonies (UPDATED)

Read the text and details for the New York Governor's order allowing couples to get married by video during the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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New LGBTQ+ Conference for Wedding Officiants & Industry Pros!

The inaugural Inclusive Awareness Conference hosted by the National Gay Wedding Association (NGWA) invites LGBTQ+ wedding officiants, industry pros, and other like-minded experts to meet, mingle, learn, advocate, and inspire. Coming January 2022.

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

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 American Marriage Ministries can register to become wedding officiants in the state.

Can you legally marry someone in a video game?

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 a video game wedding. AMM explains state requirements for holding a remote video-conference ceremony and more.

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Wedding officiant performs outdoor wedding for bride and groom while friends watch

What to Say at the Start of an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

How to announce an unplugged wedding, for officiants! 7 sample scripts to include during your officiant housekeeping announcements to tell guests "no phones!" during the ceremony. Choose wording that's direct, sweet, funny, or casual, or give a shoutout to the professional wedding photographer.

How to Get Married in Oregon - Planning a Wedding in the Beaver State

How to Get Married in Oregon - Planning a Wedding in the Beaver State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Oregon - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Oregon marriage license.

Un oficiante de bodas sostiene un micrófono para hablar mientras le pasa al novio una caja con el anillo de bodas durante una ceremonia de boda al aire libre en la playa. La novia está junto a ellos, sonriendo y sosteniendo un colorido ramo de flores tropicales. Los novios visten trajes a juego, con un vestido de novia y un traje blancos.

Cómo obtener una licencia para casar gente- Oficiando una boda al pie de la letra

Infórmate acerca de cómo obtener una licencia para casar gente, que estados requieren registro ministerial, como hacerte un ministro ordenado, que certificaciones o credenciales necesitas y otros requisitos para oficiar una ceremonia de bodas. How to get a license to marry people and perform weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies.

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