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News Articles
320 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2024
Updates to Utah’s Virtual Marriage Laws Are in Effect This Month
Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote marriage services in the state:...
322 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2024
New Utah Marriage Law Protects Interracial Couples, In Effect This Month
A new law that protects the right to marry in Utah regardless of race, ethnicity, and national origin went into effect earlier this month, on May 1st, 2024. ...
334 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2024
New ‘We Still Do!’ Vow Renewal Package in the AMM Store!
Say 'We Still Do!' with AMM's vow renewal package. Asked to officiate a vow renewal? Want to surprise your spouse with a cute anniversary 'proposal'? This gi...
Ceremony Planning Articles
252 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2024
How to Get Married in Another Country in a Dreamy Destination Wedding
Dream of a destination wedding? How to get married abroad for US citizens, including marriage license advice, if you need to register your marriage and more!
271 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2024
These Couples Loved Their Courthouse Wedding & Here’s Why
The benefits of a courthouse wedding, from couples who married at city hall and have (almost) no regrets. Get the scoop on photos, the dress, cost, and more!
272 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...
Religion and Rituals Articles
1251 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...
1259 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2021
Wiccaning Ceremony - A Guide to Welcoming a New Witch
A ‘wiccaning’ is the deeply joyful ritual celebration of welcoming a new Pagan into a spiritual community, with a promise and blessing to protect them agains...
1261 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2021
Norse Runes for Wedding Altars, Rings, and Invitations - The Full Elder Futha...
The ancient magic of Norse runes is used in Viking weddings and other Pagan weddings and handfastings as blessing and protection. Add these runes from the El...
Community Articles
622 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2023
Wedding Ceremony Script PDFs for Officiants: Download, Print, and Perform!
Looking for the perfect wedding officiant script? AMM now offers a simple PDF download option for popular wedding scripts and templates in our Ceremony Scrip...
624 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...
627 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...