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Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
294 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2025
Destination Wedding? Don’t Forget a REAL ID as Deadline Approaches
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 w...
297 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2025
How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister
Learn how to conduct an ordination service for new ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. Gather with friends, family members, your ...
310 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2025
Understanding Massachusetts One Day Marriage Designation vs Online Ordination...
Which is best, getting ordained online or a one day marriage designation (MA) for officiating a wedding? Let’s take a look at cost, wait time, & more!
Ceremony Planning Articles
401 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2024
Does the Officiant Get a Wedding Invitation? Etiquette for the Reception & More
Read our advice on when and how to invite the Officiant to a wedding and reception party, with ‘plus one’ wedding invitation etiquette for spouses.
402 DAYS AGO | 12.23.2024
Cómo Elegir la Mejor Fase Lunar Para su Ceremonia de Boda
Aprenda los significados de las fases lunares para la mejor fecha de boda, incluyendo el simbolismo de la boda de luna nueva y luna llena, con rituales para ...
422 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2024
5 Fun Ways to Include Wedding Selfies in Your Celebration
5 Fun wedding selfie ideas, from a selfie station to a candid snapshot with your wedding officiant. ✓ Click to read our best wedding photo ideas now!
Religion and Rituals Articles
1571 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...
1575 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...
1577 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
889 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2023
Adam Sank on Officiating Funny Weddings, Marriage Equality, & Nudity at the A...
Comedian and licensed NYC wedding officiant Adam Sank brings heartwarming humor to the altar with comedy themed weddings: Adam talks about how to write a fun...
909 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: TOP SECRET Superstar Wedding Ceremony
This secret celebrity wedding ceremony was a total surprise, but after the wedding officiant caught their breath it was an instant hit! Get the full story in...
911 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2023
Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar
American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant...