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Funny image of a bride holding a chalkboard over her face, with a sad face drawn on it in chalk.

These Couples Regret Their Courthouse Wedding and Here’s Why

What happens at a courthouse wedding? Nothing good according to these couples! Decide if a civil ceremony is best for you with ...

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Two grooms hug outdoors on the wedding day in Virginia

524 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2024

New Virginia Marriage Equality Law Goes Into Effect Today
Two grooms embrace and smile at each other on the wedding day

527 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2024

Virginia’s Child Marriage Ban in Effect Soon, Plus Protections for Marriage Rights
Newlyweds leave the San Francisco City Hall building in their wedding outfits, joined by their children.

528 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2024

These Couples Loved Their Courthouse Wedding & Here’s Why
Bride and groom newlyweds walk down a city sidewalk carrying a white wedding balloon. They are young and stylish and are wearing sunglasses.

529 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2024

Courthouse Wedding vs Sign and Go Wedding: Comparing the Benefits
Young newlyweds pose playfully at the fair or carnival following their wedding ceremony

530 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2024

Fun Alternatives to a Courthouse Wedding (No Hassle Marriage Ceremony)
Newlyweds smile and pose after their wedding ceremony outdoors with family and friends

531 DAYS AGO | 6.24.2024

How Much Does the Average Wedding Cost?
A bride gets ready for the wedding ceremony with the help of her bridesmaids and mother of the bride

535 DAYS AGO | 6.20.2024

The Ultimate Wedding Emergency Kit Checklist: 45 Essential Items
An image of the Lincoln memorial in the background, with a blue rectangle and title in front, which reads: Press release, American Marriage Ministries Lawsuit Against Tennessee Officials

537 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2024

American Marriage Ministries Files Lawsuit Against Tennessee Officials to Protect Religious Freedom
Two photos side by side, Taylor Swift in a red dress and red lipstick, Travis Kelce in a red suit jacket. A red heart has been placed over the center of the image where the photos meet.

537 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2024

What to Expect at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding…

Ramo de rosas, anillos de boda y un reloj de arena lleno de arena dorada, dispuestos sobre una mesa para el ritual de unidad de la Ceremonia de Arena de la Unidad del Reloj de Arena

538 DAYS AGO | 6.17.2024

Texto Alegre al Corazon Para Su Ceremonia de Reloj de Arena
A split image. At the top corner, a wedding officiant smiles at two newlyweds embracing at the marriage ceremony. In the bottom corner, a man holds a small book while standing next to a casket, he is officiating the funeral

541 DAYS AGO | 6.14.2024

Where to Get Ordained Online to Perform a Wedding or Funeral in 2024 (Legally!)
Los jóvenes recién casados ​​caminan del brazo por el pasillo después de la ceremonia de su boda, mientras amigos y familiares arrojan pétalos de flores. Todos están sonriendo y felices. La novia inclina la cabeza hacia atrás mientras ríe, llena de alegría.

542 DAYS AGO | 6.13.2024

¿Cuánto Cuesta Ordenarse en Línea en Nuevo México Para Oficiar una Boda?
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News Articles

Two older men hug at Niagara Falls

398 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2024

Elope in Front of This Niagara Falls Sign Honoring Gay Marriage

Elope in Niagara Falls in front of this sweet sign memorializing the first gay marriage in New York State! (LGBTQ Weddings)

401 DAYS AGO | 11.1.2024

New Jersey Legislators Urge Congress Not to Cut Benefits for Disabled Adults ...

Lawmakers in New Jersey urge U.S. Congress members to eliminate ‘marriage penalties’ on federal SSI and SSDI benefits for disabled adults who get married.

Promotional image shows the cover of Wynn the Wedding Officiant kids' book about weddings and wedding officiants, with the text 'Introducing a new children's book from AMM'

402 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2024

New Kids’ Book About Weddings, Love & Wedding Officiants!

A picture book about weddings & special wedding helpers: the wedding officiant! Explore parts of a wedding & types of officiants with an LGBTQ+ friendly kids...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Close up shows a bride and groom holding hands with their wrists tied together with a handfasting cord

454 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2024

A Simple Guide to Handfasting Cord Color (Meaning & Magic)

Discover the special meaning behind handfasting cord colors & choose magic color combinations for your handfasting ceremony with this simple guide!

Bride and groom dressed as a prince and a fairy in the forest on the wedding day

460 DAYS AGO | 9.3.2024

Cosplay Wedding Ideas & Advice for a Fun Costumed Ceremony

Plan a fun & unique cosplay wedding! With tips on what to wear, how to find a cosplay wedding officiant, guests who aren’t into costumes & more!

Screenshot from the 1988 Beetlejuice movie, shows Beetlejuice standing next to Lydia Deetz in their wedding attire in a creepy spooky goth glam scene

464 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2024

8 Beetlejuice Wedding Theme Ideas for a Strange & Unusual Day

Plan a Beetlejuice themed wedding! With movie quotes for a unique wedding script & wedding vows, goth wedding attire & decor, cosplay wedding officiant & more

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others

1598 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2021

Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others

Spiritual baths and ritual bathing have been used by cultures and faiths throughout history, including Hindus, Christians, and Pagans. Learn to prepare and p...

‘Love Prevails’ LGBT group quits United Methodist Church in bold move

1608 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2021

‘Love Prevails’ LGBT group quits United Methodist Church in bold move

LGBTQ+ activist group Love Prevails departs the United Methodist Church in an open letter to the UMC, followed by the retirement of influential pastor Rev. A...

An Intro to Interfaith & Interspiritual Wedding Ceremonies

1614 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2021

An Intro to Interfaith & Interspiritual Wedding Ceremonies

Learn about the similarities and differences between Interfaith and Interspiritual beliefs, and how these concepts apply to wedding ceremonies.

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Community Articles

Celebrating 8 Years of Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in the US!

895 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2023

Celebrating 8 Years of Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in the US!

Happy Marriage Equality Day! Celebrating 8 years of marriage equality: On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges that same-sex couples...

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s NYC Wedding Officiant Education & Networking 2023 Seminar!

898 DAYS AGO | 6.23.2023

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s NYC Wedding Officiant Education & Networking 2023...

Attention New York City area Wedding Officiants: Meet the speakers for our August 23, 2023 Education and Networking seminar! This fun and informative event f...

AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

902 DAYS AGO | 6.19.2023

AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

A look back at all the AMM Ministers, wedding officiants and celebrants, engaged couples, and other wedding professionals who shared their time, advice, wedd...

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