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News Articles
358 DAYS AGO | 6.24.2025
AMM's Officiant Accelerator is Back in Chicago September 2025!
AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training day returns to Chicago, Illinois! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Chicago on Sept...
359 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...
363 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...
Ceremony Planning Articles
386 DAYS AGO | 5.27.2025
6 Honest Pros & Cons of Renting a Wedding Dress
What to consider when deciding if a wedding dress rental is right for you! Click to see potential advantages & disadvantages of renting a dress, including to...
391 DAYS AGO | 5.22.2025
¿Se puede casar sin licencia de matrimonio? ¿Qué pasa si lo pierde o lo olvida?
¡Ay! Olvido o perdió su licencia de matrimonio, ¿ahora qué? Haga para leer las reglas sobre bodas sin licencia, los períodos de espera, las fechas de vencimi...
393 DAYS AGO | 5.20.2025
When to Hire Your Wedding Officiant: Timing & Checklist
Use this checklist to hire a wedding officiant right on time, for a low-stress wedding day that’s fun, affordable, and authentically you! Our best advice on ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
1391 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...
1392 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...
1398 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...
Community Articles
861 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...
883 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2024
Arkansas Officiant Plans Cosmic Group Wedding for April’s Solar Eclipse
Get married during April’s solar eclipse in a unique group wedding event in Pottsville, Arkansas! Officiated by AMM-ordained Notary Officiant Kimberely Boren...
903 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2023
Incredible Officiants of 2023: AMM's American Weddings
Get inspired! Meet 13 of the AMM Ministers, Officiants, and Celebrants featured on American Weddings this year: These ten wedding officiants bring a unique s...