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375 DAYS AGO | 4.23.2025

“ChatGPT Just Told Me There’s a 65% Chance Obergefell Will Be Overturned”

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.

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377 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2025

What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?

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

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382 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2025

How to Spot Online Ordination Scams: Signs to Watch For

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

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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485 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2025

What to do After Getting Engaged in 20 Simple Steps

You just got engaged, now what? Use this checklist for your engagement announcement &! to start wedding planning - for a short or long engagement!

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488 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2024

10 Winter Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas & Advice

What to wear for winter engagement photos! Click to read our favorite engagement photo outfits ideas & advice for an unforgettable session.

La novia y el novio están parados junto a un caballo el día de la boda, sonriendo. La novia se inclina para acariciar afectuosamente al caballo.

489 DAYS AGO | 12.30.2024

8 Ideas de Bodas Ecuestres Para Amantes de los Caballos

¡Planifique una boda de caballos perfecta con estas dulces ideas para bodas con temática ecuestre! Desde elegir un lugar para celebrar la boda con caballos, ...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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1669 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...

Will the Mormon Church approve same sex marriages?

1671 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...

Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script

1672 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 ...

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Community Articles

Adam Sank on Officiating Funny Weddings, Marriage Equality, & Nudity at the Altar

983 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...

The Anonymous Officiant: TOP SECRET Superstar Wedding Ceremony

1003 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...

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar

1005 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...

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