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News Articles

A groom places a wedding ring on a bride's finger during their marriage ceremony.

316 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2024

Justices of the Peace are Causing Marriage Mayhem in Connecticut

Learn about controversy caused by Justices of the Peace in Bridgeport, CT, who are loitering outside the vital records office and marrying couples at city ha...

Close up photo shows a man and woman holding hands outdoors on a sunny day. The woman is wearing a small engagement ring, a symbol that the couple plans to get married.

316 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2024

If You Want to Marry Your Cousin in Tennessee, You’d Better Do It Fast

Learn about marriage legislation in Tennessee that would ban marriages between first-cousins – plus a bill that would create a separate marriage license for...

Wedding ceremony set up outside, showing white chairs decorated in flowers set up in front of a wedding altar, but there are no people, the chairs are all empty.

324 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2024

Marriages Are Up, Weddings Are Down: What Officiants Should Know About the 20...

What is the 2024 'wedding gap,' and how can a professional officiant build a strong business to meet the needs of couples and families as the wedding industr...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Bride and groom newlyweds walk down a city sidewalk carrying a white wedding balloon. They are young and stylish and are wearing sunglasses.

227 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2024

Courthouse Wedding vs Sign and Go Wedding: Comparing the Benefits

Pros and Cons of a courthouse wedding vs sign and go wedding: Compare average cost, number of guests, location, wording and more for a perfect simple ceremon...

Young newlyweds pose playfully at the fair or carnival following their wedding ceremony

228 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2024

Fun Alternatives to a Courthouse Wedding (No Hassle Marriage Ceremony)

Courthouse wedding ceremonies are convenient but they don’t always feel special. Try one of these affordable wedding alternatives: Fun, easy, small, and pers...

Bride and groom stand holding hands at the wedding altar. The bride smiles over at the groom, who looks happy. They are dressed in formal wedding gown and suit, and are outdoors on a sunny June day.

246 DAYS AGO | 6.7.2024

2024 June Holidays & Themes for Your Wedding Ceremony

Planning a June wedding? See if your perfect 2024 wedding date falls on one of these June holidays, and let it inspire your wedding theme, decor, and ceremon...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Nobel Prize winner Malala gets married! Plus a look at the Nikah Ceremony

1186 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2021

Nobel Prize winner Malala gets married! Plus a look at the Nikah Ceremony

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala married Asser Malik this week. See photos from the couple’s wedding and learn about the Muslim Nikah (nikkah) ceremony and Is...

Signing the Ketubah - All About the Jewish Wedding Contract

1192 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2021

Signing the Ketubah - All About the Jewish Wedding Contract

Learn about the ketubah signing ceremony, traditional and modern Jewish wedding contracts, how ketubah reading takes the place of wedding vows, options for m...

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

1206 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2021

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and...

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Community Articles

How Much Will Couples Spend on a Wedding Officiant This Year?

579 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2023

How Much Will Couples Spend on a Wedding Officiant This Year?

AMM 2023 Survey: With wedding costs soaring, how much will the average couple spend on a wedding officiant for their ceremony this year? We asked 150 soon-to...

The Anonymous Officiant: Parents NOT Behaving Badly

582 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2023

The Anonymous Officiant: Parents NOT Behaving Badly

The Anonymous Officiant #9: This wedding officiant was ready for maximum drama at a big blended family wedding, but the day brought a different kind of surpr...

The 3 Most Popular Unity Ceremonies in 2023, According to New AMM Survey!

589 DAYS AGO | 6.30.2023

The 3 Most Popular Unity Ceremonies in 2023, According to New AMM Survey!

AMM's Spring survey reveals this year's three most popular unity ceremony ideas! Wedding officiants, take note: These unity rituals will be performed at a ma...

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