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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
424 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2024
How McDonald’s is Cornering the Wedding Market
Get married at McDonald’s? Yes! Young couples around the world are choosing a low-stress, affordable McDonald’s wedding over traditional venues.
431 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2024
New Photo of Matthew Modine Officiating Millie Bobby Brown’s Second Wedding!
New photos show how Stranger Things actor Matthew Modine officiated Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's second wedding in Italy in July!
446 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024
Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii
Statewide ballots in California and Hawaii would remove same-sex marriage bans from their state constitutions. (Prop 3 / marriage equality)
Ceremony Planning Articles
489 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2024
Can Your Pet Be a Wedding Witness? Not Exactly…
Ask AMM: Can a dog's paw print be considered a witness signature? Can a pet be a witness on a marriage license? Get info on legal wedding witness requirements!
501 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2024
Wedding Ideas to Honor Hera Goddess of Marriage
Plan a pagan wedding ceremony that honors Hera Goddess of Marriage and receive Hera’s blessing! 5 Pagan wedding ideas and traditions for the marriage rite.
504 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2024
5 Unity Ceremonies for a Polyamorous Wedding with 3 or More Partners
Polyamorous wedding ideas! With tips for officiants on what to say when officiating a commitment ceremony vs poly marriage ceremony to keep things legal.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1714 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021
An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages
Covenant marriage is a legally distinct type of marriage that wedding officiants should know about. Read our advice on performing a covenant marriage ceremon...
1715 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2021
AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to a...
AMM welcomes people of all faiths: If you’re wondering how to become an ordained minister with a nondenominational, interfaith church, whether you’re Neopaga...
1739 DAYS AGO | 3.5.2021
Plan and Officiate a Spring Equinox Wedding with Community Flower Ceremony
Love is in the air! Celebrate with a Spring Equinox wedding that’s brimming with colorful flowers and loving friends.
Community Articles
938 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2023
Asked to Officiate a Friend’s Wedding? Ask These 5 Questions to Plan an Unfor...
First Time Officiants: Ask these five questions when you’re asked to officiate a friend’s wedding to ensure the ceremony is legally binding, fun, and exactly...
944 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2023
Tickets on Sale NOW for AMM’s Chicago Wedding Officiant Education & Networkin...
Join American Marriage Ministries for a day of wedding officiant education and networking on June 14th, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois! This seminar includes expe...
945 DAYS AGO | 5.8.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Top Hat & Actual Tails for This Bridal Beagle
The Anonymous Officiant #6: A sweet story about a bride and her beagle... Plus EXCELLENT advice from an experienced officiant about how and when to include y...