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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
455 DAYS AGO | 11.1.2024
New Jersey Legislators Urge Congress Not to Cut Benefits for Disabled Adults ...
Lawmakers in New Jersey urge U.S. Congress members to eliminate ‘marriage penalties’ on federal SSI and SSDI benefits for disabled adults who get married.
456 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2024
New Kids’ Book About Weddings, Love & Wedding Officiants!
A picture book about weddings & special wedding helpers: the wedding officiant! Explore parts of a wedding & types of officiants with an LGBTQ+ friendly kids...
457 DAYS AGO | 10.30.2024
True Crime Fan Asks 'Dateline' Star to Officiate Her Wedding
Dateline crime reporter Josh Mankiewicz officiates wedding for humor writer Sara Runnels and new husband Adam Zack in Seattle.
Ceremony Planning Articles
540 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2024
A Road Trip Wedding is a Destination Wedding on the GO!
How to plan a road trip wedding for a destination wedding, adventure elopement, and honeymoon in one. If your looking for fun eloping ideas, this is it!
542 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!
554 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.
Religion and Rituals Articles
1812 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2021
How to Tie a Handfasting Cord -- The Infinity Knot
How to tie an infinity handfasting knot during your wedding ceremony! Follow these ten easy illustrated steps. Simple diagram with handfasting cord for a uni...
1867 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2020
How to Perform a Buddhist Wedding Ceremony
Want to know what a Buddhist wedding ritual entails? Learn about the readings, decorations, how the ceremony is constructed, and more. ✓ Explore our guide!
1932 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2020
Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony
How to honor dead relatives and loved ones as part of a joyful wedding ceremony.
Community Articles
1012 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Use Your Gifts
The Anonymous Officiant #5 : Sage advice for newlyweds from an experienced wedding officiant! This minister reminds couples to use their wedding gifts after ...
1026 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: “In Sickness… And In Health”
The Anonymous Officiant #4 : This couple put their vows to love each other 'in sickness and in health' to the test before the wedding ceremony was even over!...
1032 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2023
Drag Queens Belong at Weddings! Protect LGBTQ+ Ministers & Wedding Performers
Proposed drag bans like the one in Tennessee impact LGBTQ+ weddings, ministers and wedding officiants, and the entire queer community. Drag performers belong...