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Close up photo of wedding rings and a gavel, symbolizing child marriage laws

578 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2024

Congress Takes a Closer Look at Child Marriage in the US

Congress considers a bill to study child marriage in US, may establish new state and federal policies & grants to assess, restrict or ban child marriage

Close up shows a bride in a white wedding dress smiling while holding a miniature Schnauzer, wearing a cute tuxedo and bowtie as his dog ring bearer outfit

589 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2024

Anonymous Officiant: Dog Ring Bearer Steals Show – and Hearts

This funny dog ring bearer story will have you smiling for days! Plus tips from a wedding officiant on how to include your dog in your wedding.

A gavel and two gold wedding rings sit on a table next to someone filling out marriage paperwork. Symbolizing a change in marriage laws.

613 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2024

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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Ceremony Planning Articles

Gloves of garlic placed on a white table next to a silver cross necklace

685 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024

A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably

Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstit...

A young couple stands smiling for a photo after their civil wedding ceremony

694 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2024

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

Learn about the marriage process for prisoners, including tips on applying for your marriage license, scheduling a wedding ceremony or proxy marriage ceremon...

An Indian bride and groom sit together on the wedding day

698 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2024

6 Hindu Wedding Rituals You Might See at a Big Indian Ceremony

Learn about popular Hindu wedding traditions you might see during a Hindu Indian marriage celebration! Including the Varmala or Jaimala, Kanyadana (Giving Aw...

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Community Articles

It’s Time to Eliminate the Marriage Penalty for Disabled Adults

1159 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2023

It’s Time to Eliminate the Marriage Penalty for Disabled Adults

It’s time to eliminate the ‘marriage penalty’ for disabled adults and ensure marriage equality for all Americans. Millions of Americans can lose their disabi...

AMM’s Most Popular New Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2022

1166 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2023

AMM’s Most Popular New Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2022

A look at the most popular wedding ceremony scripts published in the free AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library this year! These original scripts were written ...

How to Become an Ordained Minister

1176 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2022

How to Become an Ordained Minister

Learn how to become a legally ordained minister, from free online ordination to a seminary or Master of Divinity degree (MDiv), in order to perform wedding c...

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