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

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

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.

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!

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

Make each other laugh on the wedding day with these funny wedding pranks and surprises, because couples that laugh together, last together!

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

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!

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

You just got engaged, now what? Use this checklist for your engagement announcement &! to start wedding planning - for a short or long engagement!

What to wear for winter engagement photos! Click to read our favorite engagement photo outfits ideas & advice for an unforgettable session.

¡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.

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.

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

6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.

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.

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

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

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. Amy DeLong.

Learn about the similarities and differences between Interfaith and Interspiritual beliefs, and how these concepts apply to wedding ceremonies.

How designations like ‘online church’ and ‘online ordination’ have changed after a year of connecting with loved ones and communities online, Zoom, and Skype, and the power of technology to bring us together.

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 #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.

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.