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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
268 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2024
The Knot Just Acquired Simply Eloped… What Are They Up To?
News that The Knot Worldwide purchased Simply Eloped is making waves in the wedding industry. What does it mean for officiants, vendors and weddings in general?
277 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2024
New Virginia Marriage Equality Law Goes Into Effect Today
New Virginia marriage law protects same-sex, LGBTQ+, and interracial couples. See how the change impacts AMM Ministers and wedding officiants in Virginia.
290 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2024
What to Expect at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding…
Our predictions for a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding ceremony: Rumors are swirling about a summer wedding in Rhode Island, but is the celebrity power ...
Ceremony Planning Articles
217 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2024
8 Beetlejuice Wedding Theme Ideas for a Strange & Unusual Day
Plan a Beetlejuice themed wedding! With movie quotes for a unique wedding script & wedding vows, goth wedding attire & decor, cosplay wedding officiant & more
220 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2024
5 Ideas for a Gatsby Themed Wedding & Tips for the Officiant
Plan a decadent Great Gatsby themed wedding with these 5 fun 1920s inspired ideas, from the dress to the drinks!
226 DAYS AGO | 8.21.2024
5 Tips for Getting Married at Comic Con
Dreaming of a nerdy wedding at Comic Con? 5 tips to plan a legal Comic Con wedding, plus comic book wedding ideas for a fun fandom filled celebration of love
Religion and Rituals Articles
1071 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022
How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)
Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...
1095 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2022
The Wedding Bouquet Toss: What it Means (and What to Avoid)
Learn the symbolism and meaning that have made the wedding bouquet toss one of the most popular wedding traditions for centuries, including the custom's Engl...
1121 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2022
Ghost Marriages – When ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Isn’t Enough
3 modern examples of ghost marriage and the haunting history of marrying the dead, including posthumous marriage in China, France, and the Mormon Church her...
Community Articles
577 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Moving Past a Wedding Day Mistake
This first-time wedding officiant didn't let a mistake at the altar stop them from pursuing their calling to officiate marriage. Get the full story -- plus a...
583 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2023
From Wedding Officiant to Crime Novelist – Helen Bradley’s New Chapter
In addition to officiating with Savannah Simple Weddings, Wedding Officiant Helen P. Bradley is also a successful novelist! Her debut novel, Breach of Trust,...
585 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2023
The Wedding MBA 2023 lineup looks like one of the best yet!
Attn wedding vendors: Wedding MBA 2023 is coming soon, and we can't wait to see these expert speakers! American Marriage Ministries will be sponsoring the We...