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119 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2026

Could the Barter System Reshape the Wedding Industry?

Can bartering reshape the wedding industry? Explore how Gen Z wedding vendors are trading services, plus the benefits and risks, and what it could mean for a...

Un hombre y una mujer jóvenes se sientan en un sofá leyendo reseñas de iglesias en línea para encontrar el mejor lugar para ser ordenado en línea en una tableta.

168 DAYS AGO | 2.23.2026

Ordenación en línea: Reseñas de American Marriage Ministries

¿Quiere oficiar una boda? ¿Busca reseñas honestas de American Marriage Ministries? ¡Consulte los testimonios de ministros ordenados en línea en la página pri...

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174 DAYS AGO | 2.17.2026

How to Fill out a Texas Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Texas marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from TX county cl...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

aerial view of a wedding brunch table, bride and groom with guests

82 DAYS AGO | 5.20.2026

Brunch Weddings Are Trending! What to Know to Plan Your Own 

7 practical tips for planning a brunch wedding, including pricing advice, what to ask your venue, officiant tips, and sample brunch wedding timelines.

Two brides toast during the wedding reception surrounded by loved ones

98 DAYS AGO | 5.4.2026

10 Ideas For a Future-Focused Wedding That Celebrates Your First Year of Marr...

Explore fun, future-focused wedding ideas that celebrate your first year of marriage with meaningful ceremonies, guest activities, and intentional planning f...

Un oficiante de bodas guía a la novia y al novio a través de la ceremonia, frente a un hermoso arco nupcial adornado con flores.

103 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2026

Conceptos básicos sobre la frase 'Por el poder que me confiere' para el guion...

Conceptos básicos para el oficiante de bodas sobre la frase 'Por el poder que me confiere': ¡Aprenda qué significa esta frase tan popular y qué decir para of...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Photo of Pope Leo SIV waving to the crowd after his election

452 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2025

Can the Pope Get Married? It Wouldn’t Be the First Time...

Can popes be married? Take a closer look at the history of married popes, how clerical celibacy traditions in the Catholic Church have changed, and more!

A ghost bride walks down a dimly lit hallway on the wedding day

493 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2025

How to Get Rid of Ghosts & Ward Off Evil Spirits at Weddings

How do you get rid of a ghost on the wedding day? From spitting to ward off evil spirits to wedding veils and ringing bells, here are 5 rituals to keep other...

Stylized painting of Egyptian Goddess of marriage

524 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2025

Marriage Advice From 5 Ancient Gods & Goddesses

Fun marriage advice & wedding tips from the ancient Gods & Goddesses of Marriage, from Isis to Hera, Hathor, and more!

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Community Articles

Collage of photos, BORAH, Larry and Vero Bagby, The Sanderson Sisters, Pickering House in Salem

299 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025

AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...

Brides kiss at the end of a wedding ceremony with friends and family, photo of Officiant Wasson overlay

306 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2025

AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies p...

friends clap and smile as two newlyweds hug during reception dinner

318 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2025

Would You Officiate Your Ex’s Wedding Ceremony?

Officiating your ex’s wedding might sound awkward. But for some exes, it’s a meaningful act of friendship and love. Would you say yes if they asked?

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