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A bride and groom raise glasses of champagne next to two computer monitors showing all their guests attending remotely on zoom, during a virtual online wedding

Updates to Utah’s Virtual Marriage Laws Are in Effect Thi...

Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote m...
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Most Recent Articles

An interracial couple, man and woman embrace outdoors in the sun on their wedding day

681 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2024

New Utah Marriage Law Protects Interracial Couples, In Effect This Month
Husband and wife embrace sweetly on the couch at home, husband holds a wrapped anniversary gift with a red bow for her.

682 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2024

The Best Anniversary Gift for Any Year, Whether It’s Your 1st or 50th

A groom places a wedding ring on the bride's finger during an outdoor wedding ceremony, while the minister supports her hand. She is smiling and looking down at her hand.

685 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024

What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony

A couple hold hands as they enter city hall for a civil marriage ceremony

686 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2024

What is a Civil Marriage Ceremony? (Plus How to Find a Non-Religious Wedding Officiant)
Gloves of garlic placed on a white table next to a silver cross necklace

687 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024

A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably
Young bride and groom pose on their wedding day, holding hands outdoors smiling at each other. The bride wears a white dress and leather jacket, and has pink hair. The groom is wearing a white dress shirt and has short hair and a tattoo.

688 DAYS AGO | 4.30.2024

Who Officiates an Atheist Wedding? 3 Types of Officiants for a Non-Religious Marriage Ceremony
Happy newlyweds embrace after their wedding ceremony in a sunflower field in North Dakota

689 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in North Dakota to Officiate a Wedding?
A promotional image for the renewal of vows package from AMM, showing the gift box and its contents, a floral and blue background, and the text, "Renew your wedding vows!" , Vow Renewal Package, and the AMM logo

693 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2024

New ‘We Still Do!’ Vow Renewal Package in the AMM Store!

una novia arroja un ramo para que lo cojan sus amigos después de su boda en la playa

694 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2024

¿Cuánto Cuesta Ordenarse en Línea en Puerto Rico Para Oficiar una Boda?
Quinceanera dances with her friends during the quince anos party

695 DAYS AGO | 4.23.2024

Leading A Quinceañera Is A Lot Like Officiating a Wedding, With A Few Important Differences
A young couple stands smiling for a photo after their civil wedding ceremony

696 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2024

Can You Get Married in Prison? Plus How to Find a Wedding Officiant While Incarcerated

A young woman celebrates her quinceanera with family and friends

699 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2024

Asked to MC a Quinceañera? Professional Officiants Are In Demand For Sweet Fifteen Celebrations
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News Articles

Screenshot showing Josh Mankiewicz with bride and groom, Sara Runnels and Adam Zack on their wedding day

505 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.

Collage of photos, screenshot from TikTok video posted by CoryPea of a two year old boy filming himself dancing at a wedding reception

506 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2024

Toddler Steals Phone & Films Viral Wedding Reception Video

Toddler steals dad’s phone and records viral video of dance moves at the family wedding reception. That’s it, he’s hired!

A new look for lavender marriage: Friends make food in the kitchen laughing and smiling together.

512 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2024

Why Lavender Marriage is Making a Modern Comeback

Lavender Marriage is being redefined as young people discover the benefits of legally marrying a platonic life partner.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Two brides walk arm in arm outside on the wedding day while sipping champagne and smiling

587 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2024

6 Pieces of Unconventional Wedding Advice for Modern Couples

Unconventional wedding ideas for nontraditional couples. Take this advice for a unique, one-of-a-kind, alternative wedding ceremony that suits you!

Newlyweds pose happily outside of their camper van on a road trip wedding. The sun is setting and the light is golden and orange. The groom holds the bride in his arms.

588 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!

Close up shows groom and bride holding hands outdoors at the wedding ceremony, posing with their dog

590 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!

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Handfasting and Virtual Weddings -- Keeping Traditions Alive in Modern Microweddings

2008 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2020

Handfasting and Virtual Weddings -- Keeping Traditions Alive in Modern Microw...

Lessons from a Seattle couple’s livestreamed handfasting, where not just one but two dads helped officiate the unique virtual event.

Illustration of a gothic bride and groom wearing animal masks for a Halloween or Samhain pagan wedding celebration

2022 DAYS AGO | 9.4.2020

So you’ve been asked to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding...

Learn how to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding and write a custom fall holiday ceremony script.

What is an Interfaith, or Non-Denominational Church?

2080 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.

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Community Articles

The Anonymous Officiant: Substitute Mom for the Wedding Day

1088 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2023

The Anonymous Officiant: Substitute Mom for the Wedding Day

The Anonymous Officiant #3 : This groom started to cry moment's before the wedding ceremony because he missed his mother, but a sweet gesture by a quick thin...

Marketing Your Wedding Officiant Business With an Online Portfolio: Highlights from AMM Talks

1091 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2023

Marketing Your Wedding Officiant Business With an Online Portfolio: Highlight...

Learn the value of a great online portfolio and digital presence when marketing your wedding officiant business! These 6 business and marketing tips from Off...

Wedding regrets: Should a wedding officiant return the marriage license if the couple changes their mind after the ceremony?

1093 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...

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