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Bride and groom stand outside the church covering their head and laughing as guests throw rice

27 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024

The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
The Matron of Honor and Maid of Honor hug a bride on the wedding day. The MOHs wear purple dresses, the bride is in a white gown. Everyone is happy and smiling and they look very close and loving.

28 DAYS AGO | 9.25.2024

Matron of Honor vs Maid of Honor (& Why You Need BOTH!)
Bride looks loving at her groom while reciting her wedding vows during the marriage ceremony. She wears a white lace wedding dress, he is facing away from the camera, toward her, in a light red suit jacket

29 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2024

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Her
Stylized symbolic photo of a wedding cake topper resting on a laptop to symbolize online marriage ceremonies and virtual weddings

30 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2024

Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know
Groom reads his vows to bride during the outdoor wedding ceremony, it's a touching and loving photo

33 DAYS AGO | 9.20.2024

Declaration of Intent vs Vows (When Wedding Wording Counts)
A photo of the White House with a rainbow color tiny superimposed over it to symbolize LGBTQ rights and gay marriage in the US

34 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2024

What Donald Trump & Kamala Harris Say About Gay Marriage
Close up of two grooms showing off their beautiful wedding rings

35 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024

Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii

Screenshot from interview shows Ernesto Reinares in his room, speaking toward the camera. He is wearing a white tshirt with writing, and in the background is a Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet.

36 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2024

Cold Feet? This Man Will Destroy Your Wedding for You, for a Fee
Close up photo of a young girl bride wearing a wedding ring, her hands are resting in her lap and she is wearing a white dress.

37 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2024

How Common is Child Marriage in California? A Count is Coming
Ordained minister stands beside a happy bride and groom on the wedding day

40 DAYS AGO | 9.13.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Alabama to Perform Weddings?
Bride and groom hold hands in front of open doors at a church following the wedding ceremony

41 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2024

5 Meaningful Examples of Christian Wedding Vows
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42 DAYS AGO | 9.11.2024

Free Wedding Officiant Training: How to Write the Love Story
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News Articles

Bride and groom hold hands, close photo in black and white.

12 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2024

Love Prevails: 10 Weddings that Hurricane Helene & Milton Couldn’t Stop

These resilient couples and their communities overcame great hardships following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in order to get married. Read about th...

Bride eating a hamburger, represents couples choosing McDonald's weddings

13 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2024

How McDonald’s is Cornering the Wedding Market

Get married at McDonald’s? Yes! Young couples around the world are choosing a low-stress, affordable McDonald’s wedding over traditional venues.

Two photos, on the left is a headshot of actor Matthew Modine smiling at the camera, and on the right is Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi embrace at a party

20 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2024

New Photo of Matthew Modine Officiating Millie Bobby Brown’s Second Wedding!

New photos show how Stranger Things actor Matthew Modine officiated Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's second wedding in Italy in July!

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Ceremony Planning Articles

The Matron of Honor and Maid of Honor hug a bride on the wedding day. The MOHs wear purple dresses, the bride is in a white gown. Everyone is happy and smiling and they look very close and loving.

28 DAYS AGO | 9.25.2024

Matron of Honor vs Maid of Honor (& Why You Need BOTH!)

Discover the difference between a Maid of Honor vs Matron of Honor, their usual duties leading up to a wedding day & why you might want to have both!

Stylized symbolic photo of a wedding cake topper resting on a laptop to symbolize online marriage ceremonies and virtual weddings

30 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2024

Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know

Get married online from any state with this updated advice for 2024 & 2025! Say YES to a virtual wedding with AMM’s tips for getting married online legally.

Bride and groom hold hands in front of open doors at a church following the wedding ceremony

41 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2024

5 Meaningful Examples of Christian Wedding Vows

5 Sample wedding vows for a Christian wedding ceremony, with examples of modern & traditional marriage vows. Use as inspiration for writing your own vows!

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Antique dotprinted photo of paintings: Nun, a nun holds up a cross to ward off intruders at a convent, a dramatic antique painting

97 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2024

11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism

A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.

A groom places a wedding ring on the bride's finger during an outdoor wedding ceremony, while the minister supports her hand. She is smiling and looking down at her hand.

173 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024

What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony

Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...

Gloves of garlic placed on a white table next to a silver cross necklace

175 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024

A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably

Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstit...

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Community Articles

Close up shows a bride in a white wedding dress smiling while holding a miniature Schnauzer, wearing a cute tuxedo and bowtie as his dog ring bearer outfit

79 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2024

Anonymous Officiant: Dog Ring Bearer Steals Show – and Hearts

This funny dog ring bearer story will have you smiling for days! Plus tips from a wedding officiant on how to include your dog in your wedding.

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

111 DAYS AGO | 7.4.2024

AMM’s 2024 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

Celebrate the AMM Ministers, staff, celebrities, and other rockstars that made this year's American Weddings blog AMAZING! Our 2023-2024 AMM Yearbook Recap

Chef Toni Lawson stands next to her daughter and new daughter-in-law during their wedding in a cave at Shenandoah Caverns, Virginia. The light is purple and pink and glowing, with rock formations and guests in the background

166 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2024

Pastry Chef Officiates Epic Gay Wedding In a Cave, And It’s Just As Cool As I...

Meet AMM Minister & first-time Officiant Tonette Lawson, aka Chef Toni of Tesserts, and read about the epic queer wedding in a cave she officiated for daught...

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