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A bride and groom raise glasses of champagne next to two computer monitors showing all their guests attending remotely on zoom, during a virtual online wedding

631 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2024

Updates to Utah’s Virtual Marriage Laws Are in Effect This Month

Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote marriage services in the state:...

An interracial couple, man and woman embrace outdoors in the sun on their wedding day

633 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2024

New Utah Marriage Law Protects Interracial Couples, In Effect This Month

A new law that protects the right to marry in Utah regardless of race, ethnicity, and national origin went into effect earlier this month, on May 1st, 2024. ...

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645 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2024

New ‘We Still Do!’ Vow Renewal Package in the AMM Store!

Say 'We Still Do!' with AMM's vow renewal package. Asked to officiate a vow renewal? Want to surprise your spouse with a cute anniversary 'proposal'? This gi...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Officiant reads to the couple during their wedding ceremony outdoors

702 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2024

10 Low-Key Bible Verses for Weddings (For Non-Religious & Interfaith Couples)

Are you a nonreligious, atheist, or interfaith couple looking for slightly-religious Bible quotes and verses to include in your mostly secular wedding ceremo...

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703 DAYS AGO | 2.27.2024

Sample Vows for Polyamorous Wedding & Commitment Ceremonies

Examples of wedding vows & commitment vows for polyamorous celebrations of marriage, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies. These examples will work for sp...

Bride links arms with her father as he walks her down the aisle on her wedding day. It's sunny and they are outdoors, they look very happy.

707 DAYS AGO | 2.23.2024

Include Dads & Father-Figures in a Wedding Ceremony With These Sweet Ideas

Sweet ways to include a father, grandfather, step-dad or father-figure in your wedding ceremony, including suggestions to honor the memory of a deceased fath...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

Wedding Officiants: This Quiz Tells You Which Muppet You Are, Based on Your Officiating Style

1187 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2022

Wedding Officiants: This Quiz Tells You Which Muppet You Are, Based on Your O...

A Muppet personality quiz for wedding officiants, based on how you officiate a wedding ceremony! Do couples see you as a Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, F...

American Marriage Ministries Passes One Million Ministers Ordained Online

1194 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2022

American Marriage Ministries Passes One Million Ministers Ordained Online

It's official: American Marriage Ministries has ordained over one million ministers! AMM's free online ordination is open to people of all faiths and backgro...

Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary

1219 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2022

Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary

Meet 'Ordinary' Margaret Hall, an AMM-ordained minister and wedding officiant, and proud owner of The Matchbox Drive Thru -- an inclusive Vegas-themed weddin...

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