AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1732 articles and counting!
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1732 articles and counting!
Guest contributor Matt McMurphy writes about how his own wedding inspired him to become a professional officiant.
Our definitive guide to who you should invite to your wedding, and tips to decide who you want to attend.
Hawaii's new marriage laws allows couples to choose any middle or last name
Follow these tips in order to choose a wedding officiant that reflects your values and beliefs.
Having an eco-friendly wedding is easier than you think. We've got tips that will make it easy to have a carbon neutral wedding.
Avoid ruining your wedding ceremony by avoiding these five "ceremony killers."
IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon gives advice for professional officiants, and first time officiants looking to get into the industry.
If you are thinking about having an unplugged wedding, consider these important facts.
Learn the secrets of how to write an original wedding ceremony script, including and introduction and welcome, a wedding reading, vows and ring exchange, and the parts required by a wedding officiant - such as the declaration of intent and the wedding pronouncement.
Here's a guide to dealing with family drama when it's time to plan your wedding ceremony.
AMM is excited to offer Lucky in Love by Eleni Gage on its online store. Read about traditions and the history of wedding ceremonies.
American Marriage Ministries was features in the Cascade Pioneer in an article about online ordination and destination weddings.
What kind of microphone should you use for your wedding ceremony? That all depends on the kind of event, how many guests, and what sort of space you choose.
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
American Marriage Ministries statement in support of vaccine mandates. Ordination by, or affiliation with AMM are not grounds for an exemption from any vaccine mandate imposed by any governmental entity within the United States.
Delaware’s Groome Church leaves United Methodist Church over the denomination’s discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals, and UMC’s ban of same-sex marriage and ordination for openly gay church members.
Couples are postponing fall and winter weddings as COVID-19 delta variant cases surge. Wedding officiants offer safe, creative solutions like elopements, micro weddings, minimonies, virtual ceremonies, and hybrid weddings.
All about the vow renewal! Tips on renewing vows, how to officiate a vow renewal, plus advice on gifts, legal paperwork & requirements, vibes and flow.
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Kentucky - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Kentucky marriage license.
Choose a wedding processional order that’s best for your ceremony with inspiration from these traditional and non-traditional examples, including nondenominational christian, jewish, and non religious alternatives.
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