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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
22 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024
Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii
Statewide ballots in California and Hawaii would remove same-sex marriage bans from their state constitutions. (Prop 3 / marriage equality)
24 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2024
How Common is Child Marriage in California? A Count is Coming
California child marriage under scrutiny as lawmakers pass a bill to count the total number of underage marriages in the state. (SB-575)
35 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2024
NBA’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Marries in Super Private Wedding
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo marries longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger in a private wedding in Greece! The 3 day wedding celebration in Costa Navarino...
Ceremony Planning Articles
15 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!
17 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.
28 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!
Religion and Rituals Articles
84 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.
160 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...
162 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...
Community Articles
98 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
153 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...
157 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2024
The Best Anniversary Gift for Any Year, Whether It’s Your 1st or 50th
Looking for sweet wedding anniversary gift ideas? This unique vow renewal gift box is the perfect way to say ‘I’d marry you all over again!’ Pair it with a s...