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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
35 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2024
Toddler Steals Phone & Films Viral Wedding Reception Video
Toddler steals dad’s phone and records viral video of dance moves at the family wedding reception. That’s it, he’s hired!
41 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2024
Why Lavender Marriage is Making a Modern Comeback
Lavender Marriage is being redefined as young people discover the benefits of legally marrying a platonic life partner.
43 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2024
Easy Guide to Puerto Rico Wedding Officiant Registration
Step-by-step guide to minister registration for wedding officiants in Puerto Rico. It just got easier to perform a wedding in Puerto Rico, with help from Ame...
Ceremony Planning Articles
69 DAYS AGO | 9.25.2024
Matron of Honor vs Maid of Honor (& Why You Need BOTH!)
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!
71 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2024
Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know
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.
82 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2024
5 Meaningful Examples of Christian Wedding Vows
5 Sample wedding vows for a Christian wedding ceremony, with examples of modern & traditional marriage vows. Use as inspiration for writing your own vows!
Religion and Rituals Articles
229 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...
231 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2024
The Wedding’s First Kiss? That Was Between The Priest & The Groom…
Learn the chaste history of the wedding’s first kiss, the ‘Kiss of Peace’ blessing, given by an officiating Catholic Priest to a groom and then passed on to ...
235 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2024
Satanic Kidnapping and the Mysterious Origin of Bridesmaids
Why do bridesmaids have to wear ugly over-the-top dresses, and where did this wedding tradition originate? Learn about the mysterious history of the bridesma...
Community Articles
207 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2024
Pastry Chef Officiates Epic Gay Wedding In a Cave, And It’s Just As Cool As I...
Meet AMM Minister & first-time Officiant Tonette Lawson, aka Chef Toni of Tesserts, and read about the epic queer wedding in a cave she officiated for daught...
211 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2024
The Best Anniversary Gift for Any Year, Whether It’s Your 1st or 50th
Looking for sweet wedding anniversary gift ideas? This unique vow renewal gift box is the perfect way to say ‘I’d marry you all over again!’ Pair it with a s...
230 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2024
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Online Officiant Courses from AMM!
Join AMM and expert wedding officiants from around the country for an exciting continuing-education course! These free online training classes are open to al...