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How to Include Family and Friends In Your Wedding Ceremony

Here are some tips to get friends and family members involved in the wedding ceremony, from delivering a special wedding readin...

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2610 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2019

It’s a Nice Day for a Dry Wedding: How One Couple Did it, and Why it Might Be Right for You

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2614 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2019

Washington DC Mayor Saves Couples from Government Shutdown Wedding Woes!

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2617 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2019

Public Speaking: Deliver Your Wedding Ceremony with Confidence in Just 3 Minutes!

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2620 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2019

Attention Couples: Read this before you visit the clerk’s office for your marriage license!

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2621 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2019

Bridesmen and Groomsmaids: Tips for Planning an Unconventional Wedding Ceremony

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2627 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2019

This Couple Celebrated a Harry Potter-Themed Wedding -- And It Was Magical!

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2629 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2019

Asking a Friend or Family Member to Officiate Your Wedding? Read This First...

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2636 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2018

Wedding Ceremony Disasters, and How to Avoid Them

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2644 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2018

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2645 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2018

Blood, Guts & Gore: British Couple Celebrates Zombie-Themed Walking Dead Wedding Ceremony

A wedding minister officiates an outdoor wedding for a bride and groom. They newlyweds are holding hands, while the officiant reads from a book he's holding. They are all wearing beautiful formal wear.

2648 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2018

Words are Powerful – Creating a Wedding Ceremony that Suits the Couple

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2649 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2018

New York Times Features American Marriage Ministries in Article about Online Ordination

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1669 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...

1671 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2021

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North Carolina reconsiders the minimum lawful age to marry in the state with Senate Bill 35 (SB 35).

1676 DAYS AGO | 8.12.2021

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Ceremony Planning Articles

1448 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...

1451 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2022

How to Get Married in Idaho - Planning a wedding in The Gem State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Idaho - from finding a wedding officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return y...

1452 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2022

Officiants: Ask to Review a Couple’s Written Vows Before the Wedding Ceremony

Tips for new or first time wedding officiant: Ask to review a couple’s written wedding vows before the ceremony to ensure compatible length and tone. This is...

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