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.

Aprenda quién puede oficiar legalmente una boda en su estado y cómo saber si un oficiante de bodas cumple con los requisitos para realizar su ceremonia de matrimonio, incluidos qué estados permiten la ordenación en línea y la certificación/licencia de ministros en cada estado.

6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.

Don't want to change your last name when you get married? Click to read the ins and outs of legal name change after marriage, including cost, requirements, options, and more.

AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training visits the PNW! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Seattle on May 20, 2025!

Planning an Autumn Equinox wedding? Click for 7 creative fall wedding ideas to inspire your unforgettable day!

Don't miss the REAL ID deadline! If you plan to attend a destination wedding in 2025, you'll need this new ID to fly. You won't get past the TSA checkpoint without it!

What does name change after marriage have to do with voting and the SAVE Act? A brief look at the bill being revisited in Congress this week.

A helpful guide to decide where to get a non denominational ordination certificate online, comparing popular places to get ordained online free or for a small fee.

Cats in weddings? We love this trend! But be warned, here’s what might happen if you include your cat in your wedding ceremony (probably).

Learn how to conduct an ordination service for new ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. Gather with friends, family members, your congregation & community to honor your new role as marriage officiant!

How do you get rid of a ghost on the wedding day? From spitting to ward off evil spirits to wedding veils and ringing bells, here are 5 rituals to keep otherworldly guests away on your big day.

Wedding guest burnout is real! Click for tips to plan a wedding that won’t leave guests stressed, broke, or ranting on Reddit.

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, you must be 18 years old to get married in Oregon. Read more about SB548, signed into law by Gov Tina Kotek this week!

Is toilet paper a practical wedding gift idea? UK supermarket Tesco just launched a gift package with household items, but Costco & Target have been doing this for years! Click to see what's next in wedding registry trends.

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 get ordained online with AMM as a backup!

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.

Planning an Autumn Equinox wedding? Click for 7 creative fall wedding ideas to inspire your unforgettable day!

Learn about the Naming Ceremony tradition for adults at any stage of life, and how Celebrants and Officiants create space for authentic identity through this important ritual. Like christenings and zeved habat, naming ceremonies are part of both spiritual and secular traditions.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala married Asser Malik this week. See photos from the couple’s wedding and learn about the Muslim Nikah (nikkah) ceremony and Islamic marriage contracts.

Learn about the ketubah signing ceremony, traditional and modern Jewish wedding contracts, how ketubah reading takes the place of wedding vows, options for modern and gay couples, and tips for wedding officiants.

A good wedding officiant business name is easy marketing! These creative officiant business names will inspire you, with ideas and advice on what to consider when choosing your business name. We include tips for each example to keep it simple, original, informative, and more.

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) interviews the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) about upcoming legislation to establish marriage equality for disabled and elderly adults receiving SSI and SSDI benefits. Learn how to get involved, share your story, and amplify this important social, financial, and constitutional issue ahead of the planned congressional briefing. (2023 / 2024; 2022 HB6405 / Jimmy Panetta)

Award-winning filmmaker and one-of-a-kind wedding officiant Nico Raineau is in the business of telling love stories. His officiant business RomCom Weddings takes center stage this year, as he performs stunning, cinematic-style custom weddings. Read his take on theme weddings, the Writers Guild of America strike, his upcoming romantic comedy film about professional wedding officiants, and more!