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397 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2023
City of Boston removes gender markers from marriage licenses
The City of Boston just removed gender markers from marriage licenses and applications! Beginning this week, applicants are no longer required to register th...
398 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2023
Navajo Nation lawmakers reconsider ban on same-sex marriage
Learn about current and ongoing efforts to repeal the 2005 Diné Marriage Act, which bans same-sex marriage within the Navajo Nation. Legislation No. 0139-23 ...
399 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2023
Interracial marriage protections are now codified in New Jersey law
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, that ensures all New Jersey marriage laws be read with race neutral intent. Effective immedia...
Ceremony Planning Articles
292 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...
292 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...
294 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2023
Signing a Marriage License During the Wedding Ceremony - Tips for Officiants ...
Everything you need to know to include signing the marriage license in a wedding ceremony as a low-stress and unique unity ritual. Ask your officiant to sign...
Religion and Rituals Articles
1184 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2021
‘Love Prevails’ LGBT group quits United Methodist Church in bold move
LGBTQ+ activist group Love Prevails departs the United Methodist Church in an open letter to the UMC, followed by the retirement of influential pastor Rev. A...
1190 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2021
An Intro to Interfaith & Interspiritual Wedding Ceremonies
Learn about the similarities and differences between Interfaith and Interspiritual beliefs, and how these concepts apply to wedding ceremonies.
1269 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2021
After a year of living life online, do distinctions like ‘online church’ even...
How designations like ‘online church’ and ‘online ordination’ have changed after a year of connecting with loved ones and communities online, Zoom, and Skype...
Community Articles
520 DAYS AGO | 5.8.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Top Hat & Actual Tails for This Bridal Beagle
The Anonymous Officiant #6: A sweet story about a bride and her beagle... Plus EXCELLENT advice from an experienced officiant about how and when to include y...
534 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Use Your Gifts
The Anonymous Officiant #5 : Sage advice for newlyweds from an experienced wedding officiant! This minister reminds couples to use their wedding gifts after ...
548 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: “In Sickness… And In Health”
The Anonymous Officiant #4 : This couple put their vows to love each other 'in sickness and in health' to the test before the wedding ceremony was even over!...