Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage wedding vows.

Get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding & discover the benefits of independent ordination with AMM!

Buenas noticias: ¡Su ordenación AMM le permite oficiar matrimonios en cualquier lugar de Estados Unidos, sin importar dónde viva! Aprenda a oficiar en otros estados, trabajar como oficiante móvil, celebrar bodas de destino y mucho más.

Can ChatGPT predict the future of same-sex marriage in the US? Click to see what AI says about the odds of SCOTUS overturning Obergefell.

6 Creative gifts to celebrate a new minister's ordination service ✔ Click now to see our favorite items in the AMM store, from a custom satin stole or officiant binder, to a ceremony planning guide!

Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges

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!

Lawmakers in Connecticut voted to ban marriage between first cousins, beginning Oct 1, 2025. Click to read more about CT HB06918.

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!

Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.

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.

Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and the symbolism of color.

A ‘wiccaning’ is the deeply joyful ritual celebration of welcoming a new Pagan into a spiritual community, with a promise and blessing to protect them against harm. The rite is also known as a ‘saining’ in some places, a word taken from the Scottish Gaelic seun and the Old Irish sén.

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 Elder Futhark to your wedding altar, wedding bands, wedding swords, invitations, and day-of ceremony decor as part of a memorable marriage rite.

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!