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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
84 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2026
2026’s Most Reliable Wedding Venues: Why Experts Love These Local Favorites
Start planning with this list of pro-approved reliable wedding venues for 2026! Recommended by wedding officiants & vendors, these top-rated venues are trust...
98 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2026
Will New Limits Be Placed on Utah’s Online Marriage Ceremonies in 2026?
Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could ...
99 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...
Ceremony Planning Articles
93 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2026
Los mejores lugares para bodas cerca de Corpus Christi: ¡Las 5 mejores selecc...
Una experta en bodas en Texas revela sus lugares favoritos para bodas en Corpus Christi y escapadas a la playa en la Curva Costera de Texas. ¡Cásese en uno d...
95 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...
128 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 ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
336 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)
351 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!
392 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
198 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...
205 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...
217 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?