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Collaged image shows the promotional poster for Officiant Accelerator Nashville, and headshots of the guest speakers, Bethel Nathan, Jimmie Berguin, Cherise Klosner

918 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2023

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is headed to Nashville, Tennessee!
A young groom and bride stand under an arch outdoors on the day of their wedding ceremony. They're wearing a dark green color theme, with a dark green suit and a dark green wedding dress. They stand facing each other, smiling and in love, the bride has her hands resting on the groom's chest in a loving way.

919 DAYS AGO | 12.11.2023

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Idaho to Officiate a Wedding?
A young bride places the wedding ring on the groom's hand during a non-religious secular wedding ceremony. The officiant is behind the groom and can't be seen clearly. Both the bride and groom are smiling, wearing a white dress and a dark suit, with earrings and young alternative styles.

923 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2023

Who Can Officiate a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony?

Cordón ilustrado atado en un nudo infinito para representar un ritual de unión único

924 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2023

Cómo Amarrar el Cordón en un Handfasting -- El Nudo Infinito
Close up of a bride and groom posing on the wedding day outdoors in a snowy forest, they are holding a holiday wreath with red berries and white flowers, and wearing traditional formal wear.

925 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2023

How to Officiate a Christmas Wedding Ceremony

5 Reasons to Have Your Wedding at a Funeral Home

926 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2023

5 Reasons to Have Your Wedding at a Funeral Home
Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage

929 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2023

Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage
Advice for Newly-Sober Wedding Guests and Officiants

930 DAYS AGO | 11.30.2023

Advice for Newly-Sober Wedding Guests and Officiants
Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares Tips for NYE Nuptials

931 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2023

Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares Tips for NYE Nuptials
Can Santa Claus Officiate Your Christmas Wedding? 3 Steps to a Very Merry Ceremony

932 DAYS AGO | 11.28.2023

Can Santa Claus Officiate Your Christmas Wedding? 3 Steps to a Very Merry Ceremony

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Nevada to Officiate a Wedding?

933 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2023

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Nevada to Officiate a Wedding?
How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Hawaii to Officiate a Wedding?

933 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2023

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Hawaii to Officiate a Wedding?
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A wedding guest attends an afterparty in Japan dressed in cosply as Mobile Suit Gundam. He has one glove off and holds a glass of wine.

762 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2024

Forget black-tie! Wedding guest wears giant robot costume to cosplayer nuptials

Wedding guest Kuroboshi wears a Mobile Suit Gundam cosplay costume to the wedding afterparty of two Japanese cosplayers, Ryuryu and Ruby.

Bride and groom hold hands while walking along the shore on the beach on their wedding day in Hawaii

765 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2024

Your Hawaii marriage license appointment is available online… in about 88 years

Learn about updates to Hawaii marriage laws that make it possible for couples to meet with a marriage license agent remotely using online services. Once appr...

A bride and groom raise glasses of champagne next to two computer monitors showing all their guests attending remotely on zoom, during a virtual online wedding

769 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2024

Updates to Utah’s Virtual Marriage Laws Are in Effect This Month

Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote marriage services in the state:...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Bride and groom laying in the grass in their beautiful wedding outfits, suit and dress, smiling at each other and holding hands. Photo taken from above, looking down.

804 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2024

Spring 2024 Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of the Season

The most popular wedding ceremony scripts of the 2024 Spring wedding season! Short, simple, funny, and slightly-spiritual, these are the trends to watch. Wit...

A young couple hold hands outdoors in the sun.

806 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2024

Can You Get Married Without a Wedding Ring?

Can you get married without exchanging wedding rings? Yes, you bet! Learn why some couples skip the rings, ideas for wedding gifts to exchange instead of rin...

Una ilustración estilizada de manos y el cosmos, con números para simbolizar la numerología de la boda.

811 DAYS AGO | 3.28.2024

Numerología de Bodas: Las Mejores Fechas para Casarse en 2024

¡Las mejores fechas para casarse cada temporada en 2024, según la numerología! La experta numeróloga Rebecca Scolnick ofrece información e inspiración para a...

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Advice for Officiants: All About Wedding Ceremony Rehearsals

1379 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2022

Advice for Officiants: All About Wedding Ceremony Rehearsals

If you're a first-time wedding officiant, or a friend or relative asked to officiate, you may not be sure what to expect at a wedding ceremony rehearsal... Y...

A Photographer’s Path to Becoming a Wedding Officiant & Advocate

1387 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2022

A Photographer’s Path to Becoming a Wedding Officiant & Advocate

AMM-ordained Lori Prashker-Thomas made the leap from events photographer to wedding officiant when two friends in Salt Lake City, Utah, asked her to officiat...

You Don’t Need a Degree to Officiate Weddings, Just a Few Key Skills

1388 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2022

You Don’t Need a Degree to Officiate Weddings, Just a Few Key Skills

Want to help others, celebrate love, and find a meaningful job – no degree required? Work as an ordained wedding officiant and marriage minister! It’s easy t...

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