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You’ll Want to Keep an Eye on This Marriage Legislation in 2025

US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025

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How to Plan a Beach Wedding for Any Time of Year

Simple tips for planning a beach wedding that you & your guests will love, from the budget to a backup plan if it rains. Click to start wedding planning!

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What to Call Your Partner Now That You’re Engaged

We explain fiance vs fiancee, plus other words to call the person you’re engaged to! Click to read funny alternatives & more for announcing your engagement

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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!

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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.

La novia y el novio están parados junto a un caballo el día de la boda, sonriendo. La novia se inclina para acariciar afectuosamente al caballo.

8 Ideas de Bodas Ecuestres Para Amantes de los Caballos

¡Planifique una boda de caballos perfecta con estas dulces ideas para bodas con temática ecuestre! Desde elegir un lugar para celebrar la boda con caballos, caminar hasta el altar y más.

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Helpful Advice for Wedding Planning with ADHD

Planning a wedding with ADHD just got easier! Read our blog for tips to help you stay on track and to make wedding planning more fun!

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Does the Officiant Get a Wedding Invitation? Etiquette for the Reception & More

Read our advice on when and how to invite the Officiant to a wedding and reception party, with ‘plus one’ wedding invitation etiquette for spouses.

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Cómo Elegir la Mejor Fase Lunar Para su Ceremonia de Boda

Aprenda los significados de las fases lunares para la mejor fecha de boda, incluyendo el simbolismo de la boda de luna nueva y luna llena, con rituales para aprovechar la magia de la luna en su matrimonio.

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Cómo McDonald's Está Acorralando la Esquina del Mercado de las Bodas

¿Casarse en McDonald's? ¡Sí! Las parejas jóvenes de todo el mundo están eligiendo una boda McDonald's asequible y sin estrés en lugar de lugares tradicionales.

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5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best for you ✓ Click to read more!

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Una Carpeta de Folio Simple y Elegante para Guiones para Oficiante de Bodas

Esta carpeta/portafolio profesional para oficiantes de bodas puede contener un guión de ceremonia de boda, tarjeta de identificación del clero, bolígrafos de tinta, credenciales de ministro, licencia de matrimonio y más.

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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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What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?

Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges

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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.

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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, options, and more.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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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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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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Religion and Rituals Articles

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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!

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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 examples of bible verses to include in your baptism ceremony script.

Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others

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 perform ritual baths for yourself and others - to remove negativity, celebrate a season, welcome someone to a community, or for another symbolic meaning.

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Community Articles

How Much Will Couples Spend on a Wedding Officiant This Year?

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-be-married people what their budget is for hiring an officiant or celebrant for their wedding, and the results are in!

The Anonymous Officiant: Parents NOT Behaving Badly

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 surprise, instead... in this heartwarming installment of American Marriage Ministries’ new candid column about real weddings and real officiants.

The 3 Most Popular Unity Ceremonies in 2023, According to New AMM Survey!

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 majority of weddings this year, and we have sample ceremony scripts, how-to instructions, and creative alternatives and variations to help you officiate like a pro! From timeless candle lighting ceremonies to sweet hand blessings, we've got you covered.

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