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 1731 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 1731 articles and counting!
Una oración cristiana original de bendición del hogar, ideal para bendecir y proteger una nueva casa o para honrar una nueva etapa de la vida, como después de una boda o ceremonia de matrimonio. Aprenda cómo bendecir una casa, qué decir y cómo los ministros ordenados y otras personas realizan esta ceremonia. Escrito por Jody Serey, ministra de AMM y liturgista certificada con amplia experiencia.
Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.
Arizona SB 1573 aims to restrict religious laws in courts but includes a marriage exception. AMM breaks down how this might impact marriage equality.
Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Arkansas marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and couples getting married, plus tips on getting it right the first time, from the Arkansas County & Circuit Clerk Office.
¿Son una pareja no religiosa, atea o de diferentes religiones y buscan citas o versículos bíblicos sutiles para incluir en su ceremonia civil o laica, con el fin de que sus familiares y amigos se sientan bienvenidos? Aquí les compartimos algunas opciones bíblicas discretas que se enfocan en el amor, la familia y la amistad.
Ready to create your wedding wish list? Get simple answers to your biggest wedding registry questions, from how many gifts to add, types of registries to choose from, and the best place to create it.
Budgeting for a wedding, the easy way! 8 simple steps to help you create a wedding budget that works for you, your dream celebration, and your future goals!
¿Cuál es el mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones de las bodas? ¡Tome esto en cuenta al elegir su fecha de boda afortunada!
Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Alaska marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips on getting it right the first time, from the AK Court System and HAVRS office.
¿Necesita un testigo para casarse y qué pasa si se les olvida llevar uno? ¡Descubra si quien oficia la boda puede firmar como testigo y otros detalles clave para tramitar su licencia de matrimonio!
Meaningful readings and prayers for a Baha'i wedding ceremony. (From selected texts: Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh.)
¡Descubre lugares gratis para casarse en una boda pequeña o una escapada íntima! ¡Explora hermosos lugares sin costo para tu gran día y empieza a ahorrar ya!
7 practical tips for planning a brunch wedding, including pricing advice, what to ask your venue, officiant tips, and sample brunch wedding timelines.
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Learn new requirements for Utah remote marriage ceremonies in 2026, for Utah wedding officiants and ministers.
Congress considers a new bill that would strip federal benefits and protections from "cousin marriages." Learn about H.R. 8634, "Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026," and it's potential similarities to DOMA.
Bride slices her wedding cake with a guillotine in this viral Marie Antoinette–themed wedding! Read the story behind the bloody cake cutting, plus other unusual "bloody" wedding desserts.
Ready to create your wedding wish list? Get simple answers to your biggest wedding registry questions, from how many gifts to add, types of registries to choose from, and the best place to create it.
Budgeting for a wedding, the easy way! 8 simple steps to help you create a wedding budget that works for you, your dream celebration, and your future goals!
¿Cuál es el mes de la buena suerte para casarse según las supersticiones de las bodas? ¡Tome esto en cuenta al elegir su fecha de boda afortunada!
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.
Explore Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s favorite wedding venues in Southern California, plus her dream destination wedding locations, from the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Aquarium, and Petco Park, to Yosemite!
Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his partner Veronique Dumont! From a black flame candle to deadman's toes, don't miss this one!
Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies plan authentic wedding ceremonies, with tips on finding affirming Ohio wedding vendors & venues.
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