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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
482 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.
483 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2025
Changing Your Name After Marriage Isn’t Required: What to Know
Don't want to change your last name when you get married? Click to read the ins and outs of legal name change after marriage, including cost, requirements, o...
488 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2025
Destination Wedding? Don’t Forget a REAL ID as Deadline Approaches
Don't miss the REAL ID deadline! If you plan to attend a destination wedding in 2025, you'll need this new ID to fly. You won't get past the TSA checkpoint w...
Ceremony Planning Articles
565 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2025
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!
566 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2025
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
572 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2025
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.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1825 DAYS AGO | 8.12.2021
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.
1828 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2021
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 sp...
1831 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2021
What to Wear (and Not Wear) to a Baptism
Learn what to wear to a baptism -- as a guest, to perform a baptism, or when being baptized -- and what not to wear!
Community Articles
1121 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2023
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 knowledgeab...
1126 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2023
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 Scrip...
1128 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2023
How Much Will Couples Spend on a Wedding Officiant This Year?
AMM 2023 Survey: With wedding costs soaring, how much will the average couple spend on a wedding officiant for their ceremony this year? We asked 150 soon-to...