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Recent Articles

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How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Wisconsin?

Online ordination is free in Wisconsin with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online with AMM & learn how to become a wedding officiant in WI!

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How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Washington?

Online ordination is free in Washington with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online free with AMM & learn about officiating weddings in Washington!

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Creative Save the Date Wording & Designs for Your Wedding

6 wedding Save the Dates examples with sample wording & fun designs! With links to free templates, save the dates vs invitations, and tips on when to send.

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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.

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How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Utah?

Online ordination is free in Utah with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online free with AMM and learn about officiating a wedding in Utah!

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5 Unity Ceremonies for a Polyamorous Wedding with 3 or More Partners

Polyamorous wedding ideas! With tips for officiants on what to say when officiating a commitment ceremony vs poly marriage ceremony to keep things legal.

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AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is in San Francisco on 8/14!

AMM & IAPWO’s professional wedding officiant training event is in San Francisco on August 14, 2024. Don’t miss an affordable day of networking and education!

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11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism

A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.

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How to Become a Humanist Celebrant and What They Do

What is a humanist celebrant and how do you become one? Learn about online ordination as a humanist minister and officiate a humanist wedding for friends!

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How to Get Married in Another Country in a Dreamy Destination Wedding

Dream of a destination wedding? How to get married abroad for US citizens, including marriage license advice, if you need to register your marriage and more!

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Interfaith Minister Ordination for Wedding Officiants and Celebrants

How to become an interfaith minister and officiate a wedding with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries: Get started today!

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New Hampshire Child Marriage Ban in Effect in 2025

The New Hampshire child marriage law is in effect on Jan 1, 2025. What to know if you’re a wedding officiant or applying for a NH marriage license!

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

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Meet the Officiant Who Married the Brownstone Boys in a Brooklyn Block Party Wedding

Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!

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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!

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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!

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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8 Equestrian Wedding Ideas for Horse Lovers

Plan a perfect horse wedding with these sweet equestrian themed wedding ideas! From choosing a wedding venue with horses, riding down the aisle, and more.

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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.

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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!

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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

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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A Catholic Ordination Controversy Underscores the Importance of Online Ordination

A controversy over Catholic ordinations shows why online ordination available to all is so important in order to guarantee marriage equality.

The Balkanization of Southern Christianity, Jackson TN

The Balkanization of Southern Christianity, Jackson TN

Tennessee's new marriage law discriminates against thousands of small informal churches. We visited Jackson to talk to ministers and offer in-person ordination.

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Community Articles

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

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

Learn the value of a great online portfolio and digital presence when marketing your wedding officiant business! These 6 business and marketing tips from Officiant Sherri Crawford can help you establish a solid brand on social media, choose the right photos and content for your website, take advantage of Google Business Profile to attract new clients, and reach out to couples for shining reviews after the ceremony is complete.

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

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 responsibility is as a wedding officiant when it's time to return a signed marriage license to the clerk or registrar's office.

Were You Told You Can’t Officiate a Wedding in North Carolina Because You Were Ordained Online? Read This!

Were You Told You Can’t Officiate a Wedding in North Carolina Because You Were Ordained Online? Read This!

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 are the facts: Ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries can legally serve as wedding officiants and solemnize marriage anywhere in NC.

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