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286 DAYS AGO | 6.3.2025

Connecticut Legislators Vote to Ban First Cousin Marriages

Lawmakers in Connecticut voted to ban marriage between first cousins, beginning Oct 1, 2025. Click to read more about CT HB06918.

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288 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2025

Plan a ‘Guest Friendly’ Wedding & Help Stop Guest Burnout

Wedding guest burnout is real! Click for tips to plan a wedding that won’t leave guests stressed, broke, or ranting on Reddit.

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291 DAYS AGO | 5.29.2025

Oregon Lawmakers Ban Child Marriage, Raise Marrying Age to 18

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, you must be 18 years old to get married in Oregon. Read more about SB548, signed into law by Gov Tina Kotek this week!

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Los novios se toman de la mano frente a las puertas abiertas de una iglesia después de la ceremonia de la boda.

368 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2025

5 Ejemplos Significativos de Votos Matrimoniales Cristianos

5 ejemplos de votos matrimoniales para una ceremonia de boda cristiana, con ejemplos de votos matrimoniales modernos y tradicionales. ¡Úselos como inspiració...

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377 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2025

Marriage Advice From 5 Ancient Gods & Goddesses

Fun marriage advice & wedding tips from the ancient Gods & Goddesses of Marriage, from Isis to Hera, Hathor, and more!

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382 DAYS AGO | 2.27.2025

All About Unity Sand Colors: Meaning & Magic on the Wedding Day

Discover the symbolism of the Unity Sand Ceremony! Learn about unity sand colors & meaning to bring magic to the wedding day

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Eastern Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Symbolism

1329 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2022

Eastern Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Symbolism

Learn about unique Eastern Orthodox wedding traditions and the meaning of these ancient symbolic rituals, with a detailed description of the traditional Orth...

How to Include the Wedding Lasso Tradition in Your Ceremony

1337 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2022

How to Include the Wedding Lasso Tradition in Your Ceremony

Learn about this beautiful unity ceremony, traditionally part of Hispanic and Filipino Catholic wedding ceremonies. The wedding lasso, or ‘el lazo de boda,’ ...

Greek Orthodox Weddings: From Koumbaroi to Holy Crowns and the Common Cup

1344 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2022

Greek Orthodox Weddings: From Koumbaroi to Holy Crowns and the Common Cup

Learn about Greek Orthodox Weddings ritual and traditions, from the stefana wedding crown ceremony, to blessings in threes, unique prayers and psalms, Koumba...

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Community Articles

Newlyweds bride and groom kiss outdoors during their wedding ceremony. The sun is behind them and shines through as they kiss.

790 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...

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810 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...

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815 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2023

AMM’s Most Popular Articles of 2023: Current Wedding Trends and Classic Content

The most popular topics on AMM's American Weddings this year: The wedding trends that shaped 2023, with inspiration for 2024 and years to come! Including lov...

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