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Fotografía de cerca de una novia y un novio intercambiando anillos de boda durante una hermosa ceremonia de boda legal, con el oficiante de pie en el fondo.

333 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2025

Cómo Saber si su Oficiante Puede Realizar una Boda Legal
A young woman looks at her laptop with her mouth open in shock or surprise

334 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2025

How to Spot Online Ordination Scams: Signs to Watch For
Newlyweds pose on the steps outside their house

335 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2025

Changing Your Name After Marriage Isn’t Required: What to Know
A promo image for the Officiant Accelerator Seattle event, showing details about the day and an arial photo of Seattle

336 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2025

AMM's Officiant Accelerator Comes to Seattle May 2025!
Two brides pose for a happy wedding photo with colorful fall trees in the background

339 DAYS AGO | 4.11.2025

7 Creative Autumn Equinox Wedding Ideas
Stylized photo shows a toy plane next to a pair of gold wedding rings, symbolizing a destination wedding planning

340 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2025

Destination Wedding? Don’t Forget a REAL ID as Deadline Approaches
Close up of a bride signing her marriage license after the wedding ceremony

341 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025

Could a Name Change After Marriage Complicate Voting if SAVE Act Passes?
A non denominational minister performs a wedding ceremony for two brides on a beautiful day outside

341 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025

Popular Places for Non Denominational Ordination Certificates Online
Close up photo of a cat biting on wedding rings

342 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2025

If a Cat Was in Charge of Your Wedding Ceremony…
A new minister shakes hands with a friend during his formal ordination service

343 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2025

How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister
A ghost bride walks down a dimly lit hallway on the wedding day

346 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2025

How to Get Rid of Ghosts & Ward Off Evil Spirits at Weddings
Una joven novia coloca el anillo de bodas en la mano del novio durante una ceremonia secular no religiosa. El oficiante está detrás del novio y no se le ve con claridad. Ambos sonríen, lucen un vestido blanco y un traje oscuro, con pendientes y un estilo juvenil y alternativo.

347 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2025

¿Quién Puede Oficiar una Ceremonia de Boda No-Religiosa?
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News Articles

colorful zine on a table, with the text "how to make a zine for marriage equality"

277 DAYS AGO | 6.12.2025

How to Make a Zine For Marriage Equality! Easy Tutorial

Support Marriage Equality with a creative zine! June 26th is the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, and we can’t wait to celebrate. Making a zine is a...

Una novia firma el certificado de matrimonio mientras el novio observa.

279 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2025

¿Puede Utilizar una Licencia de Matrimonio en Otro Estado?

Aprenda a solicitar una licencia de matrimonio si desea casarse en otro estado. Haga clic ahora para empezar a planificar la boda de sus sueños y obtener con...

Two brides sign their marriage license after the wedding

280 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2025

Michigan Officiants Might Face Higher Penalty for Wedding Without a Marriage ...

The fine for officiating a wedding in Michigan without a marriage license might increase. Learn about penalties & how to avoid them for wedding officiants in...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Two brides pose for a happy wedding photo with colorful fall trees in the background

339 DAYS AGO | 4.11.2025

7 Creative Autumn Equinox Wedding Ideas

Planning an Autumn Equinox wedding? Click for 7 creative fall wedding ideas to inspire your unforgettable day!

A wedding officiant watches happily as a bride signs the marriage license and the groom watches, following an outdoor wedding ceremony

348 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025

How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?

Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.

An older couple newlyweds pose for a wedding photo outdoors, smiling in their formal wear on a sunny day. Groom kisses the bride on the cheek.

363 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2025

3 Tips for Writing a Second Marriage Wedding Script

Read our top 3 writing tips to create a unique wedding ceremony script for second marriages, from making new wedding traditions to honoring a blended family.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Close up of hands holding a paper cutout house up to the sun, a christian cross is cut into the paper with sunlight shining through, symbolic of God's light and a blessing of love

1298 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...

All About House Blessing Traditions

1299 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...

Catholic Wedding Readings for Your Ceremony (& How to Include Them)

1305 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2022

Catholic Wedding Readings for Your Ceremony (& How to Include Them)

Choose from these common Catholic wedding readings to personalize your religious wedding ceremony script. These scripture readings taken from the Old & New T...

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Community Articles

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746 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...

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767 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...

Promotional graphic for the Washington, DC wedding officiant training and networking seminar, Officiant Accelerator, shows the city from an aerial view with the text across it

768 DAYS AGO | 2.7.2024

Officiant Accelerator is in DC on March 13th! Meet the Speakers for This Exci...

Attention Wedding Officiants in the DMV: Meet the speakers for our March 13th, 2024 officiant training and networking seminar! This fun one-day event feature...

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