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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
516 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2024
The Knot Just Acquired Simply Eloped… What Are They Up To?
News that The Knot Worldwide purchased Simply Eloped is making waves in the wedding industry. What does it mean for officiants, vendors and weddings in general?
525 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2024
New Virginia Marriage Equality Law Goes Into Effect Today
New Virginia marriage law protects same-sex, LGBTQ+, and interracial couples. See how the change impacts AMM Ministers and wedding officiants in Virginia.
538 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2024
What to Expect at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding…
Our predictions for a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding ceremony: Rumors are swirling about a summer wedding in Rhode Island, but is the celebrity power ...
Ceremony Planning Articles
550 DAYS AGO | 6.6.2024
Lighthearted Wording for Your Hourglass Sand Ceremony
Take a simple wedding Unity Sand Ceremony to the next level with an Hourglass Sand Ceremony! This sample hourglass unity ceremony script can be added to any ...
565 DAYS AGO | 5.22.2024
Did You Elope During The Pandemic? It's Time To Renew Those Marriage Vows!
Couples who eloped during the pandemic are planning 'second wedding' celebrations that go far beyond a typical vow renewal ceremony. These ceremonies have a ...
584 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024
What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony
Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...
Religion and Rituals Articles
1979 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020
What is an Interfaith, or Non-Denominational Church?
Find out what an interfaith non-denominational church like American Marriage Ministries believes and how we provide a safe place for all beliefs.
2075 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2020
The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…
Companies are using fear to sell virtual alternatives to in-person activities, but when it comes to wedding ceremonies, there's no substitute for the real deal.
2153 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020
A Catholic Ordination Controversy Underscores the Importance of Online Ordina...
A controversy over Catholic ordinations shows why online ordination available to all is so important in order to guarantee marriage equality.
Community Articles
992 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2023
Wedding regrets: Should a wedding officiant return the marriage license if th...
The ultimate wedding regret! Learn what to do if a couple changes their minds about being married after the wedding ceremony, and what your legal responsibil...
993 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2023
Were You Told You Can’t Officiate a Wedding in North Carolina Because You Wer...
Have you been told by a clerk or registrar that you can’t officiate a North Carolina wedding because you were ordained online? We want to hear from you! Here...
1001 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Groom Gone Fishin’
The Anonymous Officiant #2 : This beautiful Florida beach wedding almost didn't happen, when the wedding officiant arrived to find the groom missing... and g...