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Close up of two grooms showing off their beautiful wedding rings

637 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024

Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii

Statewide ballots in California and Hawaii would remove same-sex marriage bans from their state constitutions. (Prop 3 / marriage equality)

Close up photo of a young girl bride wearing a wedding ring, her hands are resting in her lap and she is wearing a white dress.

639 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2024

How Common is Child Marriage in California? A Count is Coming

California child marriage under scrutiny as lawmakers pass a bill to count the total number of underage marriages in the state. (SB-575)

Giannis Antetokounmpo &  Mariah Riddlesprigger hold hands while walking down the beach, photo is from Instagram posted by Riddlesprigger

650 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2024

NBA’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Marries in Super Private Wedding

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo marries longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger in a private wedding in Greece! The 3 day wedding celebration in Costa Navarino...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Bride and groom stand with their humanist wedding celebrant after the ceremony outdoors, surrounded by friends and family on a sunny day

700 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2024

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!

Bride and groom pose in wedding attire near the Eiffel Tower in Paris destination wedding

701 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2024

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!

Newlyweds leave the San Francisco City Hall building in their wedding outfits, joined by their children.

720 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2024

These Couples Loved Their Courthouse Wedding & Here’s Why

The benefits of a courthouse wedding, from couples who married at city hall and have (almost) no regrets. Get the scoop on photos, the dress, cost, and more!

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How to Become an Ordained Minister

1268 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...

Close up shows someone holding a camera to take a picture of the newlyweds

1273 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2022

Calling All Wedding Content Creators: Get Ordained & Help Save the Wedding Day!

Are you a wedding content creator, or do you want to become one? Then get ordained online and be ready to officiate a wedding at a moment's notice! Why? Bein...

AMM Ministers: Cultivate a Relationship with Your Congregation

1282 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2022

AMM Ministers: Cultivate a Relationship with Your Congregation

Ministers ordained with American Marriage Ministries serve a diverse group of couples and families to ensure their marriages are celebrated with love, respec...

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