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335 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. ...
347 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...
368 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2024
Spring 2024 Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of the Season
The most popular wedding ceremony scripts of the 2024 Spring wedding season! Short, simple, funny, and slightly-spiritual, these are the trends to watch. Wit...
Ceremony Planning Articles
284 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!
285 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...
286 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...
Religion and Rituals Articles
1274 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...
1278 DAYS AGO | 10.7.2021
Viking Weddings: Magic, Swords, Runes, Ritual Sacrifice, and More
Viking wedding traditions to include in your marriage ceremony: wedding swords, blot ritual, Norse runes, spell casting, handfasting, cleansing, what to wear...
1280 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2021
Will the Mormon Church approve same sex marriages?
The Mormon Church opposes same-sex marriage, but a rising number of LGBT + members, including vocal Millennial and Gen Z members, could change that. A summar...
Community Articles
637 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...
640 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...
647 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...