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American Marriage Ministries’ statement on vaccine mandates and religious exemptions

1640 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2021

American Marriage Ministries’ statement on vaccine mandates and religious exe...

American Marriage Ministries statement in support of vaccine mandates. Ordination by, or affiliation with AMM are not grounds for an exemption from any vacci...

Historic Groome Church splits from UMC over LGBTQ marriage and ordination

1642 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2021

Historic Groome Church splits from UMC over LGBTQ marriage and ordination

Delaware’s Groome Church leaves United Methodist Church over the denomination’s discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals, and UMC’s ban of same-sex marriage ...

Here come the cancellations: Couples postpone weddings again as the COVID-19 delta variant surges

1643 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2021

Here come the cancellations: Couples postpone weddings again as the COVID-19 ...

Couples are postponing fall and winter weddings as COVID-19 delta variant cases surge. Wedding officiants offer safe, creative solutions like elopements, mic...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Pagan Weddings: Ideas for Offerings to Gods and Ancestors

1419 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2022

Pagan Weddings: Ideas for Offerings to Gods and Ancestors

Pagan wedding ceremony ideas: A list of Pagan gods / goddesses and common offerings to use during the marriage ritual, including candle lighting, herbs, wine...

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1421 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2022

3 Easy Ways to Tie a Handfasting Cord - Choosing a Simple Knot

How to tie a handfasting cord during a wedding ceremony: 3 simple handfasting knot examples for the handfasting officiant, engaged couple, or family members!

Planning a handfasting wedding ceremony? This Quiz will test your knowledge!

1422 DAYS AGO | 3.28.2022

Planning a handfasting wedding ceremony? This Quiz will test your knowledge!

Prepare for your handfasting ceremony and wedding day with American Marriage Ministries’ handfasting quiz! Plus links to our most popular handfasting article...

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