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334 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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336 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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339 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.

416 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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425 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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430 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

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

1392 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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1432 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...

Close up of a groom and a bride holding lit candles during a unity candle ceremony. The candles are decorated with greenery, a white rose, and ribbon. The groom wears a dark suit and white shirt, and the bride wears a strapless white and pink wedding gown.

1465 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022

How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)

Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...

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Community Articles

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863 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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863 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...

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873 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...

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