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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
230 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2025
Is Open Marriage Legal in the US? Like, Actually Legal?
Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage w...
235 DAYS AGO | 4.23.2025
“ChatGPT Just Told Me There’s a 65% Chance Obergefell Will Be Overturned”
Can ChatGPT predict the future of same-sex marriage in the US? Click to see what AI says about the odds of SCOTUS overturning Obergefell.
237 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2025
What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?
Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges
Ceremony Planning Articles
318 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2025
Wings of Love: Whimsical Bird Themed Wedding Ideas
Hey, love birds! Plan a sweet bird themed wedding with these 10 ideas, from vintage birdcages to a birdwatcher wedding party, an owl ring bearer & more.
320 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2025
How Long Should Wedding Vows Be? Try This!
We'll show you the perfect length of wedding vows! Plus tips on writing vows that are personal, meaningful, and unique.
324 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025
Native American Wedding Vows & Readings
Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others
Religion and Rituals Articles
1245 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,’ ...
1252 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...
1292 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2022
What is a Nikah Ceremony? Intro to the Muslim Marriage Ceremony
Learn about the Muslim marriage ceremony tradition - the nikkah or nikah ceremony – and how this traditional religious Islamic wedding custom compares to the...
Community Articles
723 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...
723 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2023
AMM’s Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2023
The most popular wedding ceremony scripts for officiants and couples this year, including a few surprising new trends and unity rituals: Lighthearted and fun...
733 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2023
AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is headed to Nashville, Tennessee!
American Marriage Ministries is headed to Nashville, TN, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant Accel...