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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
428 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2025
Michigan Officiants Might Face Higher Penalty for Wedding Without a Marriage ...
The fine for officiating a wedding in Michigan without a marriage license might increase. Learn about penalties & how to avoid them for wedding officiants in...
434 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.
436 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.
Ceremony Planning Articles
462 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2025
Wild Wedding Crashers: 10 Times an Animal Crashed a Wedding
Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.
467 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2025
What if Your Wedding Officiant Cancels? 3 Ways to Save the Day
What do you do if your wedding officiant cancels? Click to see 3 actions you can take right now to avoid day-of wedding disasters, including having a friend ...
480 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2025
The Average Cost to Be a Bridesmaid: Itemized List of Expenses
How much does it cost to be a bridesmaid? Click to see common expenses and average costs, from your dress to wedding gifts to travel.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1615 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2022
Ghost Marriages – When ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Isn’t Enough
3 modern examples of ghost marriage and the haunting history of marrying the dead, including posthumous marriage in China, France, and the Mormon Church her...
1650 DAYS AGO | 2.3.2022
The Twisted History of Valentine’s Day
Curious how America’s most romantic holiday got its start? AMM takes a look back at the bloody and uncertain history of Valentine’s Day, from pagans, Popes, ...
1699 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2021
Scientology Weddings: From Intergalactic Spiritual Beings to Exchanging Rings
Take a look inside the Scientologist wedding ceremony, including the unique wedding vows, belief in immortal spiritual life, the ARC triangle and double ring...
Community Articles
986 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2023
Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares...
Prepare for an unforgettable ‘123123’ New Year’s Eve wedding or elopement with advice from expert numerologist Rebecca Scolnick, author of The Witch's Book ...
998 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2023
Creating ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Weddings & Lasting Marriages with Rev....
Meet Rev. Dr. Samora Smith of Common Ground Ceremonies in NYC, an experienced wedding officiant specializing in interfaith and ‘spiritual but not religious’ ...
999 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2023
Celebrating 5 Years of AMM’s 'American Weddings' Blog!
Today marks the fifth anniversary of American Marriage Ministries’ online publication, American Weddings – a wedding blog dedicated to the wedding ceremony; ...