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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
36 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2025
Learn How to Officiate Multicultural & Interfaith Weddings with This Online C...
Learn to officiate interfaith & multicultural weddings with AMM’s expert-led online course. Gain confidence as a wedding officiant and wedding traditions fro...
43 DAYS AGO | 2.18.2025
California Court Rules Baker Can’t Refuse Same-Sex Wedding Cake
California Court rules baker can't discriminate against same-sex couple who ordered a wedding cake based on sexual orientation, religious beliefs. (LGBTQ+ / ...
65 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2025
Couples Are Lining Up for Free Valentine’s Day Weddings
Love is in the air: Get married for free in a Valentine's Day group wedding ceremony near you! Perfect for LGBTQ+ couples, vow renewals, and more
Ceremony Planning Articles
50 DAYS AGO | 2.11.2025
12 Fun Nontraditional Ideas for a Lesbian Wedding
Discover fun & creative ideas for a lesbian wedding that celebrate love, LGBTQ+ community, pride, & individuality. Get inspired for your special day!
54 DAYS AGO | 2.7.2025
6 Ways a Last Minute Wedding Can Save You Money
Learn how planning a last-minute wedding can save you money! Discover 6 money saving tips to cut wedding costs while still having fun.
55 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2025
7 Creative Summer Solstice Wedding Ideas
Bring warmth, love, & light into your summer solstice wedding with a creative unity ceremony, handfasting, mindfulness flow, witchcraft, and more.
Religion and Rituals Articles
175 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2024
What to Expect at a Rastafarian Wedding & Marriage Ceremony
Learn about Rastafarian wedding traditions, marriage customs & what Rastafarians believe about marriage! Plus how to find a Rastafarian officiant / wedding o...
188 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024
The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.
251 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.
Community Articles
134 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2024
This Wedding Planning Book Uses Numerology for a ‘Marriage by the Numbers’!
Use numerology to plan your wedding day with this unique wedding planning book! Unlock the magic of marriage numerology & set a date: ‘Marriage by the Numbers’
140 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2024
Online Ordination: Reviews for American Marriage Ministries
Want to officiate a wedding? Looking for honest American Marriage Ministries reviews? See testimonials from online-ordained ministers on the AMM homepage!
153 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...