Happy birthday to American Marriage Ministries! Celebrate our sweet 16 with a look back at how far we've come, and what's next. Thank you, with much gratitude to our AMM Minister family!

Establecer el tono correcto durante la ceremonia de su boda hará que el resto de las celebraciones comiencen con el pie derecho.

Looking for fresh wedding entertainment ideas beyond the usual band or DJ? From drag shows to live painting & lion dancers, here are 5 unforgettable ways to wow your guests.

La mejor forma de personalizar la ceremonia de su boda es hacerle a la pareja las preguntas adecuadas sobre su relación y evitar que parezca un "brindis" o una "quemada".

No one to ask as your best man or maid of honor? Here’s what to do instead: 3 creative & meaningful alternatives to traditional wedding attendant roles.

How hot is too hot for an outdoor summer wedding? Learn the ideal & max temps, heat risk factors & practical tips to keep guests cool, comfortable, and safe!

¿Qué hacer si el oficiante de su boda le cancela? Haga clic para ver 3 medidas que puede tomar ahora mismo para evitar desastres el día de la boda, ¡incluyendo que un amigo se ordene en línea con AMM como alternativa!

AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training day returns to Chicago, Illinois! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Chicago on September 17, 2025

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 safeguards that make it difficult for someone to purchase or certify a marriage license on your behalf without you knowing.

What is a prenup party and why should you throw one? Check out 3 great reasons to celebrate this important milestone on the way to marriage before the wedding.

Can social media persuade you to propose marriage? Consider the power of platforms, TikTok proposal trends, digital marketing, & algorithm-manifested marriages!

Plan a Jurassic Park theme wedding that's fun and elegant, inspired by the lush scenery and excitement of this classic film. From linen suits & palm leaf boutonnieres, to dinosaur cake toppers, DIY decor, and a themed photo booth!

Delaware will remove marriage restrictions for people on parole and probation in 2025, making it easier for them to apply for a license without special permission. (DE SB7 2025 / Pinkney; Townsend; Minor-Brown)

Missouri bans child marriage with new law raising the minimum age to marry to 18 with no exceptions. Learn what this means & which other states prohibit underage marriage (MO SB43 2025 ; Fitzwater / Hausman)

Marriage license fees are rising across the US, adding to the cost of getting married in 2025, even for elopements and courthouse weddings. Here's what couples need to know!

What is a prenup party and why should you throw one? Check out 3 great reasons to celebrate this important milestone on the way to marriage before the wedding.

Plan a Jurassic Park theme wedding that's fun and elegant, inspired by the lush scenery and excitement of this classic film. From linen suits & palm leaf boutonnieres, to dinosaur cake toppers, DIY decor, and a themed photo booth!

Use esta lista de verificación para contratar a un oficiante de bodas a tiempo, ¡para una boda sin estrés, divertida, económica y auténtica! Nuestros mejores consejos para elegir a su oficiante y cómo empezar.

Choose from these common Catholic wedding readings to personalize your religious wedding ceremony script. These scripture readings taken from the Old & New Testament and the Gospels are perfect for Catholic, Christian, and non-denominational wedding ceremonies, or for couples who wish to honor a parent or grandparent’s religious views in their wedding.

Learn about unique Eastern Orthodox wedding traditions and the meaning of these ancient symbolic rituals, with a detailed description of the traditional Orthodox marriage ceremony, including the Betrothal and Crowning ceremony (wedding crowns), drinking from the Common Cup, the priest's blessing of the rings, the candle lighting ritual, the Dance of Isaiah, and more.

Learn about this beautiful unity ceremony, traditionally part of Hispanic and Filipino Catholic wedding ceremonies. The wedding lasso, or ‘el lazo de boda,’ is a large rosary, rope, or garland placed around a bride and groom’s shoulders to symbolize a spiritual bond. This ritual can be modified for a modern or traditional marriage ceremony.

For wedding officiants and couples, AMM presents an exciting collection of wedding vow and ceremony script examples! This detailed book includes examples for every type of wedding or elopement, and helpful advice on how to write your own custom wedding vows using a simple template.

Attention Wedding Officiants in the DMV: Meet the speakers for our March 13th, 2024 officiant training and networking seminar! This fun one-day event features presentations from professional officiants, with expert advice on how to start a successful officiant business, connect with couples, market your services, and how to perform unique unity rituals and more. This event is open to all wedding officiants in Washington, D.C., NOVA (Alexandria and Arlington), Baltimore, and surrounding areas!

Get married during April’s solar eclipse in a unique group wedding event in Pottsville, Arkansas! Officiated by AMM-ordained Notary Officiant Kimberely Boren, this fun celestial ceremony promises love and laughter in the path of totality. An outdoor group wedding will be followed by a festive indoor reception with drinks, dessert, dancing, and more. (April 8, 2024)