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Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they thought...

Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they thought...

If you are planning to have your wedding in a cemetery, these tips will help you create an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life (and death).

Ask AMM: "Can I Perform My Own Marriage Ceremony?"

Ask AMM: "Can I Perform My Own Marriage Ceremony?"

Regulations and policies for performing self-uniting or self-solemnizing marriage ceremonies in select states

AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know

AMM Glossary: Helpful Words Every Ordained Minister Needs to Know

American Marriage Ministries' glossary of frequently used terms that every ordained minister needs to know

The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than You’d Think!

The Importance of the Wedding Ceremony: Why saying “I do” Matters More Than You’d Think!

Without the ceremony, your wedding is just an expensive party. Learn how to start you wedding celebration right by creating a powerful ceremony.

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How to Get Certified to Marry Someone: Ordination, Certification, and Minister Licensing Explained

What does it mean to get certified to marry someone. Learn about state requirements to perform marriage, and what you need to do.

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Tennessee Lawmakers move to strip same-sex couples of marriage equality (again)

Tennessee Republicans are once again attacking marriage equality, this time arguing that same-sex marriage is "indecent" and unconstitutional.

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Ordination vs. Government License: Do You Need to Register to Officiate Weddings in Your State?

Ordination or Government Minister License, learn the difference and what steps do you need to take to legally officiate weddings in your state.

Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding party get sick on the wedding day

Love in the time of Coronavirus: What to do if the bride, groom, or wedding party get sick on the wedding day

Couples are cancelling weddings to prevent the Coronavirus spread, what should you if you get sick before your wedding day, even if it's just the common cold or flu?

“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for wedding officiants in 2020

“Wedding Officiants near me” - What to watch out for when searching for wedding officiants in 2020

Wondering where to start your search for a wedding officiant? From Google to Friends and Family, finding the right match requires an understanding of the ceremony you want to create, and what kind of person you want to officiate.

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

How to Choose an Officiant & Why a Friend Might Be Best

You may already know the perfect wedding officiant without realizing it! Learn how to find a wedding officiant & tips for choosing the best person to officiate

Wedding officiant speaks to the groom during a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony, standing with the groom and bride in front of a simple white arch, with trees in the background. Next to the couple are a bridesmaid, wearing a floral dress and holding a bouquet, and a groomsman in a suit.

...So What Does a Wedding Officiant Really Do?

From writing, traveling, handling logistics and important documents, and meeting with the couple, wedding officiants go above and beyond to create the perfect, meaningful wedding ceremony

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

Couples: How to Work Best With Your Wedding Officiant

Choosing your officiant wisely and working with them closely throughout the duration of your planning is the key to a successful wedding ceremony.

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

News Articles

A Texas lawmaker wants to invalidate same-sex marriage, highlighting the importance of online ordination in the fight for marriage equality

A Texas lawmaker wants to invalidate same-sex marriage, highlighting the importance of online ordination in the fight for marriage equality

Rep. James White wrote to the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, asking if private citizens have the right not to recognize same-sex marriages. This highlights the importance of online ordination in protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families, and the ongoing fight for marriage equality.

Treasure in a Goodwill bin: 134-year-old marriage certificate finds its way back to family with help from a stranger

Treasure in a Goodwill bin: 134-year-old marriage certificate finds its way back to family with help from a stranger

When a 134-year-old marriage certificate turned up in an Indiana Goodwill, a helpful stranger decided to return the special heirloom to the couple's family.

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

Learn about the Wedding Officiant Registry in Delaware, the state’s ordained minister registration and licensing requirements, and how to legally marry people in Delaware.

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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.

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, traditional sand ceremony, and more.

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

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 passage from Corinithians (Corintios) on the nature of love, and a romantic ring exchange.

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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 signing the marriage license, these ideas offer creative alternatives that feel just right!

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