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News Articles
304 DAYS AGO | 5.17.2024
Wedding Officiants, Do You Have a ‘Perfect Record’ for Marriages?
Following the announcement of The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner's divorce from Theresa Nist (S1), wedding officiant Susan Noles joked that the couple's split ...
305 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2024
Forget black-tie! Wedding guest wears giant robot costume to cosplayer nuptials
Wedding guest Kuroboshi wears a Mobile Suit Gundam cosplay costume to the wedding afterparty of two Japanese cosplayers, Ryuryu and Ruby.
308 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2024
Your Hawaii marriage license appointment is available online… in about 88 years
Learn about updates to Hawaii marriage laws that make it possible for couples to meet with a marriage license agent remotely using online services. Once appr...
Ceremony Planning Articles
220 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2024
6 Pieces of Unconventional Wedding Advice for Modern Couples
Unconventional wedding ideas for nontraditional couples. Take this advice for a unique, one-of-a-kind, alternative wedding ceremony that suits you!
221 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2024
A Road Trip Wedding is a Destination Wedding on the GO!
How to plan a road trip wedding for a destination wedding, adventure elopement, and honeymoon in one. If your looking for fun eloping ideas, this is it!
223 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2024
Can Your Pet Be a Wedding Witness? Not Exactly…
Ask AMM: Can a dog's paw print be considered a witness signature? Can a pet be a witness on a marriage license? Get info on legal wedding witness requirements!
Religion and Rituals Articles
1187 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2021
Scientology Weddings: From Intergalactic Spiritual Beings to Exchanging Rings
Take a look inside the Scientologist wedding ceremony, including the unique wedding vows, belief in immortal spiritual life, the ARC triangle and double ring...
1204 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2021
5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past
5 unusual wedding traditions from the past, with modern twists to bring these old fashioned customs back to the marriage ceremony. The silver sixpence, the b...
1207 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2021
The Wedding Ring Finger - Which Finger, Which Hand, and Why!
Wondering “Which finger does a wedding ring go on,” and why? Learn what hand a wedding ring goes on and the romantic history of the ring finger, from the Egy...
Community Articles
593 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2023
Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar
American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant...
594 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2023
How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness
Learn 5 simple ways to be kind and put kindness at the center of your wedding officiant business. Whether you're officiating for a friend or relatives, worki...
595 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2023
AMM’s Officiant Accelerator Training Seminar: New Website & Dates Announced!
American Marriage Ministries is proud to announce Officiant Accelerator, a new nationwide series of wedding officiant training and networking seminars, prese...