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Primer plano de dos perritos blancos y peludos en una boda. Están sentados en el césped, adorables, jadeando con la lengua fuera. Detrás de ellos se ve la parte inferior del vestido de novia y las piernas del novio, con pantalones de traje negros, sujetando las correas del perro.

¿Piensa caminar sola hacia el altar? Les preguntamos a exnovias cómo lo hicieron…

Caminar sola hacia el altar puede ser una declaración poderosa durante la ceremonia de su boda. Hablamos con novias que caminaron hacia el altar para obtener más información.

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Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s Favorite San Diego Wedding Venues

Explore Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s favorite wedding venues in Southern California, plus her dream destination wedding locations, from the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Aquarium, and Petco Park, to Yosemite!

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How to Plan a Double Proposal (That You’ll Both LOVE)

Planning a double proposal? This easy guide covers everything, with mutual proposal tips on timing, what to keep a surprise or collab on, and sweet real life examples to inspire you

Una pareja de recién casados ​​se abraza en la orilla. Detrás de ellos, el océano y un gran crucero a lo lejos.

Guía para oficiantes de bodas que desean celebrar bodas en destinos y cruceros

Aprenda cómo oficiar una boda en un crucero y qué requieren los operadores de cruceros para realizar legalmente una boda de destino.

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AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his partner Veronique Dumont! From a black flame candle to deadman's toes, don't miss this one!

Ilustración de Jessica Levey, que muestra productos para el período menstrual y productos para los síntomas del síndrome premenstrual para el día de la boda.

Cómo afrontar la menstruación el día de su boda

5 consejos sencillos para ayudarle a sobrellevar la menstruación el día de su boda, desde preparar una kit de emergencia hasta elegir un atuendo ideal para la boda y más. ¡Haga clic para leer nuestros mejores consejos para la menstruación el día de su boda!

Los novios posan junto al agua, vistiendo un atuendo formal de boda; la novia sostiene un ramo de flores secas.

5 Ideas sencillas para una boda sostenible

Descubra 5 ideas sencillas para bodas ecológicas, desde invitaciones digitales hasta menús veganos y microbodas. ¡Siga leyendo para planificar una boda sostenible que respete sus valores y el planeta!

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AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies plan authentic wedding ceremonies, with tips on finding affirming Ohio wedding vendors & venues.

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Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. Hodges as a new Kim Davis v. Ermold appeal lurks in the distance.

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Should Same-Sex Couples Marry Before Supreme Court Revisits Obergefell?

The Supreme Court might revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. What could happen to same-sex marriage laws, and should same-sex couples marry before 2026? Take a look at what's at stake, and when changes could come.

Jóvenes amigas y recién casados ​​se abrazan en una boda al aire libre con atuendo colorido.

Oficiantes de bodas: Consiga más bodas para la generación z con 3 sencillos consejos

Te cuesta contratar a parejas de la Generación Z como oficiantes de bodas? Descubre 3 estrategias probadas para atraer a clientes más jóvenes con una mejor comunicación, presencia en redes sociales y precios transparentes.

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Would You Officiate Your Ex’s Wedding Ceremony?

Officiating your ex’s wedding might sound awkward. But for some exes, it’s a meaningful act of friendship and love. Would you say yes if they asked?

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

News Articles

Collage of photos, BORAH, Larry and Vero Bagby, The Sanderson Sisters, Pickering House in Salem

AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his partner Veronique Dumont! From a black flame candle to deadman's toes, don't miss this one!

Brides kiss at the end of a wedding ceremony with friends and family, photo of Officiant Wasson overlay

AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies plan authentic wedding ceremonies, with tips on finding affirming Ohio wedding vendors & venues.

Screenshot shows Justice Thomas speaking during his interview with CIT

Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. Hodges as a new Kim Davis v. Ermold appeal lurks in the distance.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Ilustración de Jessica Levey, que muestra productos para el período menstrual y productos para los síntomas del síndrome premenstrual para el día de la boda.

Cómo afrontar la menstruación el día de su boda

5 consejos sencillos para ayudarle a sobrellevar la menstruación el día de su boda, desde preparar una kit de emergencia hasta elegir un atuendo ideal para la boda y más. ¡Haga clic para leer nuestros mejores consejos para la menstruación el día de su boda!

Dos invitaciones de boda en sobres coloridos sobre un fondo sencillo.

Qué Decir en una Invitación de Boda Para un Segundo Matrimonio (Ejemplos y Tarjetas de Muestra)

Descubra qué decir en una invitación de boda para un segundo matrimonio, incluyendo consejos, ejemplos de redacción y tarjetas de muestra para celebrar su nuevo comienzo con una invitación personalizada, impresa o sin papel.

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8 Romantic Celtic Wedding Blessings & Poems to Read at Your Ceremony

8 beautiful Celtic wedding blessings and love poems from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. Perfect for a cultural wedding reading, handfasting ceremony, or vow renewal ceremony. (Wedding readings PDFs)

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Matelotage : Gay Marriage Among Pirates or Just a Business Partnership?

Matelotage : Gay Marriage Among Pirates or Just a Business Partnership?

Learn about matelotage, which many believe to be an early form of gay marriage honored among pirates of the 1700s and 1800s. These legal civil unions bound two sailors together in an informal partnership, uniting one's fortune and future to the other's, and were respected by ship captains and pirate crews. (Same-sex marriage, queer history, history of marriage)

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A Short History of the Marriage License & Common Law Marriages

Learn about the history of the marriage license and common law marriage in the U.S., from ancient rituals like handfasting, through the Middle Ages, to modern marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples.

All About Quaker Wedding Traditions & Marriage ‘Under the Care of the Meeting’

All About Quaker Wedding Traditions & Marriage ‘Under the Care of the Meeting’

Learn about common Quaker wedding ceremony traditions including how to get married without a wedding officiant in a self-uniting ritual, what it means to marry "under the care of the meeting,' the Quaker marriage certificate, traditional Quaker wedding vows, where it's legal to perform your own marriage ceremony, rules for marrying members outside the Religious Society of Friends, and more.

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Community Articles

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Anonymous Officiant: Dog Ring Bearer Steals Show – and Hearts

This funny dog ring bearer story will have you smiling for days! Plus tips from a wedding officiant on how to include your dog in your wedding.

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Interfaith Minister Ordination for Wedding Officiants and Celebrants

How to become an interfaith minister and officiate a wedding with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries: Get started today!

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

Celebrate the AMM Ministers, staff, celebrities, and other rockstars that made this year's American Weddings blog AMAZING! Our 2023-2024 AMM Yearbook Recap

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