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Young man and woman sit on couch reading reviews of online churches for the best place to get ordained online on a tablet.

636 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!

Close up of two brides holding hands on the wedding day, symbolizing same-sex marriage and LGBTQ family

637 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2024

What Wedding Officiants Should Know About Project 2025 & Gay Marriage

What does Project 2025 say about same-sex marriage? Will a second Trump administration eliminate rights for LGBTQ+ couples? What wedding officiants should know!

Gay couple hold hands and smile on the wedding day

641 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2024

Good News! Voters in Three States Pass Marriage Equality Protections

Voters pass amendments to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples in Hawaii, California, and Colorado. Good news for marriage rights this 2024 election ...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

The Matron of Honor and Maid of Honor hug a bride on the wedding day. The MOHs wear purple dresses, the bride is in a white gown. Everyone is happy and smiling and they look very close and loving.

685 DAYS AGO | 9.25.2024

Matron of Honor vs Maid of Honor (& Why You Need BOTH!)

Discover the difference between a Maid of Honor vs Matron of Honor, their usual duties leading up to a wedding day & why you might want to have both!

Bride looks loving at her groom while reciting her wedding vows during the marriage ceremony. She wears a white lace wedding dress, he is facing away from the camera, toward her, in a light red suit jacket

686 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2024

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Her

Sample wedding vows for her, with romantic, religious, funny & traditional sample vows to personalize. You’ll love these wedding vow ideas for the bride!

Stylized symbolic photo of a wedding cake topper resting on a laptop to symbolize online marriage ceremonies and virtual weddings

687 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2024

Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know

Get married online from any state with this updated advice for 2024 & 2025! Say YES to a virtual wedding with AMM’s tips for getting married online legally.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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

2167 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?

2225 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.

The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…

2321 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.

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Community Articles

Honoring Clela Rorex: Gay Rights Hero Issued First Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in Colorado

1231 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2023

Honoring Clela Rorex: Gay Rights Hero Issued First Same-Sex Marriage Licenses...

Learn about Clela Rorex, the Boulder County Clerk who became a hero to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies when she issued a marriage license to a gay coup...

The Anonymous Officiant: Substitute Mom for the Wedding Day

1233 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

1236 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...

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