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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
491 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2025
How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister
Learn how to conduct an ordination service for new ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. Gather with friends, family members, your ...
504 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2025
Understanding Massachusetts One Day Marriage Designation vs Online Ordination...
Which is best, getting ordained online or a one day marriage designation (MA) for officiating a wedding? Let’s take a look at cost, wait time, & more!
505 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2025
Illinois Lawmakers Want to Expand ‘Self Uniting’ Marriage Laws
Learn about potential updates to Illinois self uniting marriage laws which would expand the option to more couples, proposed by IL HB3049 2025.
Ceremony Planning Articles
575 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2025
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
585 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!
588 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.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1838 DAYS AGO | 7.30.2021
How to Baptize Someone (and Why They Might Ask You To)
Learn about baptism, including how to baptize someone in water, its meaning in Christianity, answers to common questions, who can perform baptism, and exampl...
1845 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...
1855 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...
Community Articles
1131 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Parents NOT Behaving Badly
The Anonymous Officiant #9: This wedding officiant was ready for maximum drama at a big blended family wedding, but the day brought a different kind of surpr...
1138 DAYS AGO | 6.30.2023
The 3 Most Popular Unity Ceremonies in 2023, According to New AMM Survey!
AMM's Spring survey reveals this year's three most popular unity ceremony ideas! Wedding officiants, take note: These unity rituals will be performed at a ma...
1141 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2023
Most Weddings Include a ‘Moment of Silence’ or Memorial Table for Deceased Lo...
New AMM Survey shows that the majority of wedding ceremonies will include a 'moment of silence,' 'moment of remembrance,' or memorial table with photos to ho...