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.

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!

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!

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

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!

American Marriage Ministries supports women’s ordination! Learn why some people believe women can’t be pastors, plus a list of denominations that ordain women.

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?

Learn the cost of legal online ordination to become a Puerto Rico wedding officiant! Compare popular places to get ordained, how to register, and more

Learn the cost of legal online ordination to become a New York State wedding officiant! Compare popular places to get ordained, how to register, and more

Celebrate the AMM Ministers, staff, celebrities, and other rockstars that made this year's American Weddings blog AMAZING! Our 2023-2024 AMM Yearbook Recap

What happens at a courthouse wedding? Nothing good according to these couples! Decide if a civil ceremony is best for you with this real-world advice.

New Virginia marriage law protects same-sex, LGBTQ+, and interracial couples. See how the change impacts AMM Ministers and wedding officiants in Virginia.

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

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

Timeless wedding inspiration from actors' Lana Condor & Anthony De La Torre’s multi-day wedding celebration in Malibu.

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!

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

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.

The Anonymous Officiant #2 : This beautiful Florida beach wedding almost didn't happen, when the wedding officiant arrived to find the groom missing... and gone fishing! Read the full story about these fly-fishing lovers in this funny installment of American Marriage Ministries’ new candid column about real weddings and officiants: The Anonymous Officiant.

The Anonymous Officiant #1 : This candle-lit wedding ceremony took an unexpected turn when a bridesmaid’s dress burst into flames. Read the full story and how a special guest saved the day from disaster, in this installment of American Marriage Ministries’ new candid column about real weddings and officiants: The Anonymous Officiant.

AMM-ordained officiants Nicki and Brandon Storm offer inclusive and personalized underwater wedding ceremonies in San Antonio, Texas, as well as scuba certification and open water instruction for diving enthusiasts, destination wedding packages, and more.