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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
454 DAYS AGO | 5.14.2025
Can Ministers Park Anywhere? Mark Consuelos Says So, But…
What to know about using a clergy parking permit, including where you can park and when, how to get one, & if ministers park for free! Click now to get the i...
455 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2025
Would Gen Z Abandon Marriage if Griswold v. Connecticut is Overturned?
What might happen to Gen Alpha or Gen Z marriage trends if Griswold vs Connecticut is overturned? Click to read our thoughts on the changing legal & social l...
462 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2025
Wild Wedding Crashers: 10 Times an Animal Crashed a Wedding
Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.
Ceremony Planning Articles
540 DAYS AGO | 2.17.2025
Free Places to Get Married (Don’t Go Into Wedding Debt!)
Discover free places to get married for a small wedding or elopement! Explore beautiful, free wedding venues for your big day & start saving now!
543 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2025
How to Have a Scottish Quaich Wedding Ceremony
Discover the Scottish Quaich Wedding Ceremony, its meaning & symbolism, & how to incorporate this timeless Scottish Wedding tradition into your big day.
546 DAYS AGO | 2.11.2025
12 Fun Nontraditional Ideas for a Lesbian Wedding
Discover fun & creative ideas for a lesbian wedding that celebrate love, LGBTQ+ community, pride, & individuality. Get inspired for your special day!
Religion and Rituals Articles
1763 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2021
Wiccaning Ceremony - A Guide to Welcoming a New Witch
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 agains...
1765 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...
1769 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...
Community Articles
1071 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Moving Past a Wedding Day Mistake
This first-time wedding officiant didn't let a mistake at the altar stop them from pursuing their calling to officiate marriage. Get the full story -- plus a...
1077 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2023
From Wedding Officiant to Crime Novelist – Helen Bradley’s New Chapter
In addition to officiating with Savannah Simple Weddings, Wedding Officiant Helen P. Bradley is also a successful novelist! Her debut novel, Breach of Trust,...
1079 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2023
The Wedding MBA 2023 lineup looks like one of the best yet!
Attn wedding vendors: Wedding MBA 2023 is coming soon, and we can't wait to see these expert speakers! American Marriage Ministries will be sponsoring the We...