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 1467 articles and counting!
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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
68 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2025
Why K-Pop Star Paul Kim Got Married Without a Wedding
K-Pop Star Paul Kim reveals why he got married in a secret wedding ceremony! Plus tips on how to elope with inspiration from the Korean singer / songwriter
80 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2025
You’ll Want to Keep an Eye on This Marriage Legislation in 2025
US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025
100 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2024
Cómo McDonald's Está Acorralando la Esquina del Mercado de las Bodas
¿Casarse en McDonald's? ¡Sí! Las parejas jóvenes de todo el mundo están eligiendo una boda McDonald's asequible y sin estrés en lugar de lugares tradicionales.
Ceremony Planning Articles
59 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2025
Wings of Love: Whimsical Bird Themed Wedding Ideas
Hey, love birds! Plan a sweet bird themed wedding with these 10 ideas, from vintage birdcages to a birdwatcher wedding party, an owl ring bearer & more.
61 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2025
How Long Should Wedding Vows Be? Try This!
We'll show you the perfect length of wedding vows! Plus tips on writing vows that are personal, meaningful, and unique.
65 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2025
Native American Wedding Vows & Readings
Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others
Religion and Rituals Articles
255 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2024
11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism
A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.
331 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024
What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony
Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...
333 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024
A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably
Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstit...
Community Articles
181 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2024
A Simple & Elegant Wedding Officiant Script Holder
This professional wedding officiant binder/padfolio can hold a wedding ceremony script, clergy ID card, ink pens, minister credentials, marriage license & more.
228 DAYS AGO | 8.14.2024
You Need This Illustrated Handfasting Ceremony Guide!
A handfasting wedding planning book! Written for couples & officiants with tips on how to officiate a handfasting, handfasting vows, Pagan wedding altars & more
237 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2024
Anonymous Officiant: Dog Ring Bearer Steals Show – and Hearts
This funny dog ring bearer story will have you smiling for days! Plus tips from a wedding officiant on how to include your dog in your wedding.