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A non denominational minister performs a wedding ceremony for two brides on a beautiful day outside

295 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025

Popular Places for Non Denominational Ordination Certificates Online
Close up of a bride signing her marriage license after the wedding ceremony

295 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025

Could a Name Change After Marriage Complicate Voting if SAVE Act Passes?
Close up photo of a cat biting on wedding rings

296 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2025

If a Cat Was in Charge of Your Wedding Ceremony…
A new minister shakes hands with a friend during his formal ordination service

297 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2025

How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister
A ghost bride walks down a dimly lit hallway on the wedding day

300 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2025

How to Get Rid of Ghosts & Ward Off Evil Spirits at Weddings
Una joven novia coloca el anillo de bodas en la mano del novio durante una ceremonia secular no religiosa. El oficiante está detrás del novio y no se le ve con claridad. Ambos sonríen, lucen un vestido blanco y un traje oscuro, con pendientes y un estilo juvenil y alternativo.

301 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2025

¿Quién Puede Oficiar una Ceremonia de Boda No-Religiosa?
A wedding officiant watches happily as a bride signs the marriage license and the groom watches, following an outdoor wedding ceremony

302 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025

How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?
Three people look at a laptop as one of them completes the ordination application to get ordained online

303 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2025

Online Ordination vs California’s Deputy Commissioner For a Day Program for Weddings?
A couple hands a gift to their friend, asking them to officiate the wedding! Everyone is happy and smiling

304 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2025

The Best ‘Will You Be Our Officiant’ Gift for Having a Friend Officiate Your Wedding
A close up of a wedding cake with a floral frosting design

307 DAYS AGO | 3.28.2025

10 Traditional Wedding Cakes Served Around the World
A young woman smiles while working on her laptop at home, completing the online ordination application to officiate a wedding

308 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2025

Online Ordination vs. Alaska’s One Day Marriage Commissioner Application
A young woman sits on the couch at home, smiling and looking at her phone and laptop as she researches the best way to become a wedding officiant in Rhode Island

309 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2025

Online Ordination vs. One Day Marriage Officiant in Rhode Island for Weddings?
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News Articles

Una novia firma el certificado de matrimonio mientras el novio observa.

233 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2025

¿Puede Utilizar una Licencia de Matrimonio en Otro Estado?

Aprenda a solicitar una licencia de matrimonio si desea casarse en otro estado. Haga clic ahora para empezar a planificar la boda de sus sueños y obtener con...

Two brides sign their marriage license after the wedding

234 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2025

Michigan Officiants Might Face Higher Penalty for Wedding Without a Marriage ...

The fine for officiating a wedding in Michigan without a marriage license might increase. Learn about penalties & how to avoid them for wedding officiants in...

A photo of the CT state capitol building in Hartford

240 DAYS AGO | 6.3.2025

Connecticut Legislators Vote to Ban First Cousin Marriages

Lawmakers in Connecticut voted to ban marriage between first cousins, beginning Oct 1, 2025. Click to read more about CT HB06918.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A wedding officiant watches happily as a bride signs the marriage license and the groom watches, following an outdoor wedding ceremony

302 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025

How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?

Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.

An older couple newlyweds pose for a wedding photo outdoors, smiling in their formal wear on a sunny day. Groom kisses the bride on the cheek.

317 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2025

3 Tips for Writing a Second Marriage Wedding Script

Read our top 3 writing tips to create a unique wedding ceremony script for second marriages, from making new wedding traditions to honoring a blended family.

Los novios se toman de la mano frente a las puertas abiertas de una iglesia después de la ceremonia de la boda.

322 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2025

5 Ejemplos Significativos de Votos Matrimoniales Cristianos

5 ejemplos de votos matrimoniales para una ceremonia de boda cristiana, con ejemplos de votos matrimoniales modernos y tradicionales. ¡Úselos como inspiració...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Wedding Smudge Stick Recipe - Sage, Sweetgrass, and Lavender

1235 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2022

Wedding Smudge Stick Recipe - Sage, Sweetgrass, and Lavender

Use this simple recipe to make a sweet-smelling protective wedding smudge stick for your wedding’s smudging ceremony. This sacred combination of sage, sweetg...

Wiccan Wedding Spell – A Handfasting Love Spell

1245 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2022

Wiccan Wedding Spell – A Handfasting Love Spell

These Wiccan wedding vows cast a powerful spell of love and commitment. Use in place of traditional wedding vows in a Wiccan or other modern Pagan wedding ce...

Close up of hands holding a paper cutout house up to the sun, a christian cross is cut into the paper with sunlight shining through, symbolic of God's light and a blessing of love

1252 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2022

A Christian House Blessing Prayer to Protect & Celebrate Your New Home

An original Christian house blessing prayer used to bless and protect a new home, or to honor a new stage in life, such as following a wedding or marriage ce...

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Community Articles

Officiant Norman Graham poses in a stylish purple suit next to a beautiful gazebo decorated with flowers on a spring day. He is smiling toward the camera

685 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2024

10 Tips to Grow a Wedding Officiant Business from Norman Graham of Wed By Norm

Ten tips to start and grow a thriving wedding officiant business from Officiant Norman Graham of Wed By Norm. Learn more about marketing, branding, and adver...

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700 DAYS AGO | 2.29.2024

Officiant Accelerator is in Houston on May 15th! Meet our Expert Speakers...

Calling all Texas wedding officiants! American Marriage Ministries is headed to Houston for a day of officiant-focused education, conversation, and networkin...

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721 DAYS AGO | 2.8.2024

Introducing AMM’s Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies!

For wedding officiants and couples, AMM presents an exciting collection of wedding vow and ceremony script examples! This detailed book includes examples for...

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