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Is it necessary to include the words, "speak now or forever hold your peace?" in modern wedding ceremonies? AMM unpacks the history and answers your questions.

What are some steps that couples can take to ensure that their wedding planning process is peaceful?

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Courthouses across the US have stopped offering courthouse weddings in response to the Supreme Court decision on same-sex weddings. AMM went to Gainesville GA to investigate.

Las Vegas has issued new requirements that make it easier for online-ordained ministers to officiate weddings, regardless of religious affiliation.

American Marriage Ministries calls on Tennessee lawmakers to vote against this latest attempt to marginalize minorities by voting against this bill, and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ allies. 

Learn the basic outline and format of a simple wedding ceremony, and how to stitch the parts together using transitional wording, personal details and stories about the couple, and special reading, and more, to write a personal and meaningful 'wedding officiant script.'

Are you wondering if you should officiate a wedding? Here's why you should say yes and how to prepare for a memorable ceremony.

As weddings get more expensive, couples should think about what they really want out of their wedding, and eliminate aspects that don't matter to save money.

A roundup of AMM's ministers being features on national television last year.

We reviewed the best wedding reservation websites to find the best price and experience, recommended by wedding planners and officiants -- including The Knot, Zola, and DIY WIX sites. If you want to link to a gift registry, online RSVPs, dress code info, travel and lodging details, or share your love story, here's what to know!

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

A marriage certificate issued to two women in Colonial Williamsburg was discovered by researcher Ren Tolson, documenting an early same-sex love story as part of the Gender and Sexuality Diversity Committee's efforts to preserve and share local LGBTQ+ history.

An ordinance to legalize same-sex marriage on the Qualla Boundary will be discussed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council on September 9th. 

A step-by-step guide to getting married in South Dakota - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your South Dakota marriage license.

It’s so much fun when couples choose to include a pet in their wedding ceremony, like this bride and her cat as a ‘flower boy’! But it can also lead to misunderstandings with family members. Here’s how to avoid family drama and wedding day disasters if you decide to break tradition in your ceremony.

Un vistazo en detalle a la licencia de matrimonio confidencial del estado de California, incluyendo sus beneficios y desventajas, pública vs confidencial, y lo que los oficiantes de bodas necesitan saber acerca de cómo firmar y presentar la licencia.