AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1751 articles and counting!
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1751 articles and counting!
Step-by-step instructions for how to complete an Iowa marriage license. Examples and answers to commonly asked questions, for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from County Registrar Office.
¡El peor arrepentimiento de boda! Qué hacer si los novios se arrepienten después de la ceremonia y cuál es tu deber legal como oficiante con la licencia de matrimonio.
Step-by-step instructions for how to complete an Indiana marriage license. Examples and answers to commonly asked questions, for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from the Indy Clerk of Court!
¿Venmo o PayPal? ¿Efectivo, cheque o tarjeta? Comparamos los métodos de pago más populares entre quienes ofician bodas, tanto principiantes como con experiencia, para ayudarle a decidir cuál puede funcionar mejor para usted y para las parejas con las que trabaja.
Don’t miss this fun wedding officiants training event in New York City on August 26, 2026! A full day of networking & educational classes hosted by AMM & IAPWO
Cynthia Nixon will officiate a mass wedding in Florida in February 2027 for Bride Pride St. Pete! Read about the event shaping up to be the world's largest sapphic mass wedding in history!
Step-by-step instructions for how to complete a Georgia marriage license. Examples and answers to commonly asked questions, for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from the GA Probate Court Clerk!
Si le han pedido que oficie una boda, le recomendamos seguir esta guía de tiempos para asegurarse de contar con suficiente tiempo para registrarse, trabajar con la pareja, preparar la ceremonia y practicar antes del gran día.
This wedding venue checklist makes choosing the perfect place to get married easier! Read common things to consider when choosing a venue, what questions to ask, and more.
La presidenta de IAPWO (International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants: Asociación Internacional de Oficiantes de Bodas Profesionales), la reverenda Laura C. Cannon, ofrece consejos para oficiantes profesionales y para aquellos que ofician por primera vez y desean ingresar a la industria
Learn when you need a wedding permit in NYC, how to apply, common permit types, costs, and what Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $160,000 permit reveals about getting married in New York City!
Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Hawaii marriage license, plus answers to FAQs for marriage performers and couples getting married in Hawaii.
Conozca los riesgos legales para los oficiantes de bodas que realizan una ceremonia a sabiendas de que la pareja no tiene una licencia de matrimonio, y ¡qué hacer si olvida la licencia de matrimonio! Además, cómo prevenir este error el día de la boda.
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Cynthia Nixon will officiate a mass wedding in Florida in February 2027 for Bride Pride St. Pete! Read about the event shaping up to be the world's largest sapphic mass wedding in history!
Learn when you need a wedding permit in NYC, how to apply, common permit types, costs, and what Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $160,000 permit reveals about getting married in New York City!
Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.
Conozca los riesgos legales para los oficiantes de bodas que realizan una ceremonia a sabiendas de que la pareja no tiene una licencia de matrimonio, y ¡qué hacer si olvida la licencia de matrimonio! Además, cómo prevenir este error el día de la boda.
A complete guide to wedding unity ceremony ideas! Includes ceremony scripts and 'how-to' guides, for unity candle, unity sand, handfasting, and many more, with cultural and modern options for every couple.
Ready to ask your bridesmaids? Discover the best timeline, low-stress sample wording for awkward money talks, and 5 important questions to ask your crew early.
Christian wedding readings & Bible verses in Hawaiian Creole / Hawaiian Pidgin, from Da Jesus Book (Hawaiian Pidgin Bible, HPB)
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!
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 otherworldly guests away on your big day.
American Marriage Ministries provides trusted, free, non denominational ordination online to people of all faiths, making it a good choice for spiritual ministers who want to officiate weddings for "spiritual but not religious" couples.
A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the most unique, affordable, and beautiful wedding destinations in the US!
Learn ethical wedding officiant best practices, modern wedding officiant etiquette, and tips to create a strong business and professional boundaries with 'Ceremonies with Integrity,' a new guide for officiating inclusive, personalized wedding ceremonies.
Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!