Fun marriage advice & wedding tips from the ancient Gods & Goddesses of Marriage, from Isis to Hera, Hathor, and more!

Learn who can be a witness at a wedding ceremony, which states require wedding witnesses, and what you'll actually have to do the day of the wedding.

Learn how your dog can serve as a ceremonial wedding officiant in states where couples can 'self-solemnize.' Your dog pretends to deliver the script as co-officiant, and you exchange vows and sign the marriage license. How sweet!

Discover the symbolism of the Unity Sand Ceremony! Learn about unity sand colors & meaning to bring magic to the wedding day

Learn to officiate interfaith & multicultural weddings with AMM’s expert-led online course. Gain confidence as a wedding officiant and wedding traditions from around the world!

La tarjeta de identificación de ministro es una credencial importante para un oficiante de bodas y un miembro del clero. Conozca para qué se utiliza una tarjeta de identificación de clérigo y cómo obtenerla.

Discover modern & traditional Native American wedding rituals for your wedding ceremony and celebrate marriage with a focus on spirituality & community

What to put in your bridal clutch or wedding purse on the big day! Click now to our list of must-have items.

Utilice este esquema y guión de ceremonia de Quinceañera no denominacional para crear una celebración de quince años personal u significativa. Sugerencias sobre qué decirle al oficiante, modificaciones para ceremonias ligeramente religiosas o no religiosas y un ejemplo de brindis de Quinceañera.

California Court rules baker can't discriminate against same-sex couple who ordered a wedding cake based on sexual orientation, religious beliefs. (LGBTQ+ / civil rights)

Discover free places to get married for a small wedding or elopement! Explore beautiful, free wedding venues for your big day & start saving now!

Discover the Scottish Quaich Wedding Ceremony, its meaning & symbolism, & how to incorporate this timeless Scottish Wedding tradition into your big day.

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 landscapes of youth, family and getting married.

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

Will temporary marriages & 'short term' marriage contracts replace lifelong commitment? One relationship expert's prediction got us thinking about the future of matrimony - here's what it might look like!

Discover free places to get married for a small wedding or elopement! Explore beautiful, free wedding venues for your big day & start saving now!

Discover the Scottish Quaich Wedding Ceremony, its meaning & symbolism, & how to incorporate this timeless Scottish Wedding tradition into your big day.

Discover fun & creative ideas for a lesbian wedding that celebrate love, LGBTQ+ community, pride, & individuality. Get inspired for your special day!

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.

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

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.

American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant Accelerator event will include presentations from expert officiants Cherise Klosner, Jimmie Berguin, Bethel Nathan, and AMM Executive Director Lewis King. See you September 20th, 2023!

Learn 5 simple ways to be kind and put kindness at the center of your wedding officiant business. Whether you're officiating for a friend or relatives, working with LGBTQ+ couples and others who face discrimination within the wedding industry, or you just want to deepen your connection with your clients or congregation, these suggestions will help you meet others will kindness and compassion.

American Marriage Ministries is proud to announce Officiant Accelerator, a new nationwide series of wedding officiant training and networking seminars, presented in partnership with the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO). Learn about this exciting new program, what you can expect at each event, our continuing mission to support AMM Ministers, and how to buy tickets for an event near you!