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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
314 DAYS AGO | 6.23.2025
Can You Marry Someone Without Their Knowledge? How Officiants Help Prevent Fraud
A Texas man was shocked to find out he was married without his knowledge! Read about the Kristin Marie Spearman alleged stalking case, plus 4 legal safeguard...
318 DAYS AGO | 6.19.2025
TikTok Made Me Propose: An Algorithm-Manifested Marriage Engagement?
Can social media persuade you to propose marriage? Consider the power of platforms, TikTok proposal trends, digital marketing, & algorithm-manifested marriag...
321 DAYS AGO | 6.16.2025
Wisconsin Lawmakers Move to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
WI Lawmakers want to protect same-sex marriage rights by amending the Wisconsin state constitution to remove a defunct same-sex marriage ban. Read more about...
Ceremony Planning Articles
362 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2025
Wild Wedding Crashers: 10 Times an Animal Crashed a Wedding
Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.
367 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2025
What if Your Wedding Officiant Cancels? 3 Ways to Save the Day
What do you do if your wedding officiant cancels? Click to see 3 actions you can take right now to avoid day-of wedding disasters, including having a friend ...
380 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2025
The Average Cost to Be a Bridesmaid: Itemized List of Expenses
How much does it cost to be a bridesmaid? Click to see common expenses and average costs, from your dress to wedding gifts to travel.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1339 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...
1346 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...
1347 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2022
All About House Blessing Traditions
House Blessing rituals have been around for thousands of years and show up in most cultures and faith traditions. Learn about the various ways people bless n...
Community Articles
779 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...
794 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...
815 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...