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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
335 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2025
Changing Your Name After Marriage Isn’t Required: What to Know
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, o...
340 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...
343 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 ...
Ceremony Planning Articles
445 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2024
Helpful Advice for Wedding Planning with ADHD
Planning a wedding with ADHD just got easier! Read our blog for tips to help you stay on track and to make wedding planning more fun!
447 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.
448 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 ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
1623 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...
1624 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2021
Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script
Add a wine blending unity ritual to your wedding ceremony with inspiration from this personalized script, from AMM Minister Max Dovala. This script was used ...
1628 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2021
Add Magic to Your Second Ceremony with a ‘Year and a Day’ Handfasting
Combine the magic of the Celtic Year and a Day handfasting ritual with your sequel wedding or second ceremony! With links to wedding ceremony scripts, Pagan ...
Community Articles
955 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...
957 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...
958 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2023
How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness
Learn 5 simple ways to be kind and put kindness at the center of your wedding officiant business. Whether you're officiating for a friend or relatives, worki...