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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
85 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2026
How Will Marriage Laws Change in 2026? Legislation to Watch
2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license appl...
87 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2026
Virginia Voters Could Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban in November 2026
Virginia voters will decide in November 2026 whether to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban and add permanent constitutional protections for marriage eq...
91 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2026
2D & AI Wedding Glossary: Defining What it Means to Marry Fictional & Custom ...
Learn simple definitions and concepts of the AI & 2D wedding trend, including the meaning of fictosexual, AI companions, oshi, waifu, and more.
Ceremony Planning Articles
81 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2026
9 Best Wedding Venues in Orange County, CA, According to a Local Insider
Explore 9 incredible Orange County, CA, wedding venues, matched to your vibe and recommended by a local wedding officiant. Expert officiant Chris Dickens sha...
114 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2025
¿Qué edad hay que tener para casarse en cada estado?
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos ...
117 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2025
2026 Wedding Dates to Make Your PTO Go Farther With a 4-Day Weekend!
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to atte...
Religion and Rituals Articles
322 DAYS AGO | 5.30.2025
12 Hawaiian Pidgin Bible Passages fo da Wedding
Christian wedding readings & Bible verses in Hawaiian Creole / Hawaiian Pidgin, from Da Jesus Book (Hawaiian Pidgin Bible, HPB)
337 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2025
Can the Pope Get Married? It Wouldn’t Be the First Time...
Can popes be married? Take a closer look at the history of married popes, how clerical celibacy traditions in the Catholic Church have changed, and more!
378 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2025
How to Get Rid of Ghosts & Ward Off Evil Spirits at Weddings
How do you get rid of a ghost on the wedding day? From spitting to ward off evil spirits to wedding veils and ringing bells, here are 5 rituals to keep other...
Community Articles
184 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025
AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem
Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...
191 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2025
AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio
Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies p...
203 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2025
Would You Officiate Your Ex’s Wedding Ceremony?
Officiating your ex’s wedding might sound awkward. But for some exes, it’s a meaningful act of friendship and love. Would you say yes if they asked?