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Recent Articles

cómo hacer la ceremonia del lazo de boda, un cordón blanco y anillos de boda

Cómo Incluir la Tradición del Lazo de Boda en su Ceremonia

Descubra el ritual del lazo matrimonial y añade esta ceremonia única de unidad a su ceremonia de boda.

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Wings of Love: Whimsical Bird Themed Wedding Ideas

Hey, love birds! Plan a sweet bird themed wedding with these 10 ideas, from vintage birdcages to a birdwatcher wedding party, an owl ring bearer & more.

A groom reads his wedding vows to the bride from a printed sheet of paper during a beach wedding ceremony ,while the wedding officiant watches from beside them

How Long Should Wedding Vows Be? Try This!

We'll show you the perfect length of wedding vows! Plus tips on writing vows that are personal, meaningful, and unique.

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Couples Are Lining Up for Free Valentine’s Day Weddings

Love is in the air: Get married for free in a Valentine's Day group wedding ceremony near you! Perfect for LGBTQ+ couples, vow renewals, and more

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Native American Wedding Vows & Readings

Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others

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Want a Child-Free Wedding? Wedding Babysitters Make it Easy

Plan childfree weddings that are parent-friendly! A wedding babysitter makes an adult only wedding more accessible – say "no kids at wedding" with no guilt!

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Your Guide to Wedding Dresses for a Second Marriage

Real advice on choosing the best wedding dresses for a second marriage. If you’re a second time bride, click for tips on color, silhouette, etiquette & more

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Why K-Pop Star Paul Kim Got Married Without a Wedding

K-Pop Star Paul Kim reveals why he got married in a secret wedding ceremony! Plus tips on how to elope with inspiration from the Korean singer / songwriter

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10 Questions to Help You Choose a Unique Wedding Gift

Choose unique wedding presents with the help of 10 simple questions! Plus advice on how much to spend, experience gifts, cultural considerations & more!

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5 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Officiate Your Wedding

Having a friend officiate your wedding is a big decision! ✓ Click to read pros & cons of choosing a friend or family member as your wedding officiant.

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The Magic & Meaning of Viking Wedding Rings

Viking wedding rings bring deep meaning & mystical power into the modern Viking wedding ceremony. Learn how to keep this magic alive in your marriage rite!

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11 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits for Every Style

Black wedding dresses and suits you'll love! For every style, from gothic wedding to timeless black-tie elegance. With advice on how to accessorize & more

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

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Would You Officiate This Metalhead Wedding in a Mosh Pit?

Check out this metal-themed wedding at a Cannibal Corpse concert in Pittsburgh, including the custom wedding officiant script with Unleashing the Bloodthirsty lyrics!

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Is Open Marriage Legal in the US? Like, Actually Legal?

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

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“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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Ceremony Planning Articles

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7 Creative Summer Solstice Wedding Ideas

Bring warmth, love, & light into your summer solstice wedding with a creative unity ceremony, handfasting, mindfulness flow, witchcraft, and more.

cómo hacer la ceremonia del lazo de boda, un cordón blanco y anillos de boda

Cómo Incluir la Tradición del Lazo de Boda en su Ceremonia

Descubra el ritual del lazo matrimonial y añade esta ceremonia única de unidad a su ceremonia de boda.

Close up of a cute love bird cake topper for a bird themed wedding

Wings of Love: Whimsical Bird Themed Wedding Ideas

Hey, love birds! Plan a sweet bird themed wedding with these 10 ideas, from vintage birdcages to a birdwatcher wedding party, an owl ring bearer & more.

More Ceremony Planning Articles →

Religion and Rituals Articles

The Black Umbrella - A Hmong Wedding Tradition

The Black Umbrella - A Hmong Wedding Tradition

Learn about the symbolism and meaning of the black umbrella in Hmong weddings, the siv ceeb, mej koob, and other interesting details about the traditional marriage process, and its modern adaptations.

What Does a Chuppah Symbolize? A Look at the Jewish Wedding Canopy

What Does a Chuppah Symbolize? A Look at the Jewish Wedding Canopy

Learn about the symbolism of the chuppah, the traditional Jewish wedding canopy, and its place within modern Jewish marriage ceremonies.

The Javanese Siraman Wedding Ritual - An Illustrated Look

The Javanese Siraman Wedding Ritual - An Illustrated Look

An illustrated guide to the Javanese Siraman Ceremony of Central Java, Indonesia. Learn about this traditional custom involving flower water, bathing, and spiritual preparation for marriage.

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Community Articles

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful wedding officiant

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful wedding officiant

Meet expert Celebrant Christopher Shelley! Chris uses the act of storytelling to write compelling and personal wedding ceremonies, and is a master at keeping wedding guests entertained and putting couples at ease! Christopher will be speaking at AMM's Officiant ACCELERATOR event in New York City this August, along with a panel of experienced wedding officiants.

The Anonymous Officiant: When the Father of the Bride has Chest Pains…

The Anonymous Officiant: When the Father of the Bride has Chest Pains…

Remember not to panic! When a medical emergency delays the start of this wedding ceremony, the officiant leaps into action with the help of a few knowledgeable guests to keep things calm and on track. Read all about it in this week's exciting installment of The Anonymous Officiant, American Marriage Ministries’ candid column about real weddings, written by real officiants. (Anon Officiant #10)

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Wedding Ceremony Script PDFs for Officiants: Download, Print, and Perform!

Looking for the perfect wedding officiant script? AMM now offers a simple PDF download option for popular wedding scripts and templates in our Ceremony Scripts Library! Choose from religious, non-religious, traditional, modern, and LGBTQ+ friendly scripts, then click, print, and officiate.

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