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What did Taylor Swift say during her wedding toast to Jack Antonoff & Margaret Qualley?

What did Taylor Swift say during her wedding toast to Jac...

Sources say that pop icon Taylor Swift gave a funny 15 minute toast at Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley's wedding reception l...

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Adam Sank on Officiating Funny Weddings, Marriage Equality, & Nudity at the Altar

890 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2023

Adam Sank on Officiating Funny Weddings, Marriage Equality, & Nudity at the Altar
A moody cemetery scene, with old tombstones and tombs, surrounded by a soft fog and pink roses blooming on bushes, in the distance is the peak of a chapel roof, a haunted wedding venue!

891 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2023

Get Married in one of the 10 Most Haunted Wedding Venues in the U.S.
Halloween Themed Wedding Vows for a Fun, Spooky, & Seasonal Ceremony

892 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2023

Halloween Themed Wedding Vows for a Fun, Spooky, & Seasonal Ceremony

What to Expect at an Uncoupling Ritual or Divorce Ceremony

893 DAYS AGO | 8.21.2023

What to Expect at an Uncoupling Ritual or Divorce Ceremony

Get Married During the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024!

896 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2023

Get Married During the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024!

How to Officiate a Symbolic Self-Marriage or Sologamy Ceremony (With Sample Script!)

897 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2023

How to Officiate a Symbolic Self-Marriage or Sologamy Ceremony (With Sample Script!)
What to Expect at a Self-Marriage or Sologamy Ceremony

898 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2023

What to Expect at a Self-Marriage or Sologamy Ceremony

New Script! Sweet & Spooky Horror Movie Themed Wedding Ceremony

900 DAYS AGO | 8.14.2023

New Script! Sweet & Spooky Horror Movie Themed Wedding Ceremony
What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and Patriarchy

903 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023

What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and Patriarchy
What does the sudden closure of Dapper and Dashing say about wedding trends?

903 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023

What does the sudden closure of Dapper and Dashing say about wedding trends?

Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wedding ceremony?

904 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2023

Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wedding ceremony?

A woman holds up her hands while facing the rising sun, to call the corners and cast a magic circle for a Pagan wedding ritual. She wears a wreath of flowers in her hair and a flower-print dress. She is standing in a small field or opening in the forest, full of flowers, with trees along the horizon.

905 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2023

How to Call the Corners & Cast a Circle for a Wiccan Wedding Ceremony

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News Articles

Close up photo of a man signing a legal document with a pen. In the foreground are two gold wedding rings.

753 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2024

Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2024: Marriage Legislation to Watch in Y...

Learn about potential changes to marriage laws in your state in 2024, including proposed legislation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, Missouri, Virginia, U...

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758 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2024

Wedding Toast from Beyond: Using AI to Include Dead Loved Ones in Your Ceremony

Learn how conversational AI technology makes it possible to include deceased relatives and friends in your wedding ceremony, such as a virtual toast, speech,...

Two wedding rings are placed on an open Bible, symbolizing religious Christian marriage.

779 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2023

Missouri Lawmakers (Still) Want To Bring Covenant Marriage to the State

Learn about renewed efforts by Missouri legislators to create legal provisions for covenant marriages in 2024, plus a brief look at what covenant marriage is...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Collage image of newlyweds and wedding ceremony scenes, with the words 'AMM's Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2023'

770 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2023

AMM’s Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2023

The most popular wedding ceremony scripts for officiants and couples this year, including a few surprising new trends and unity rituals: Lighthearted and fun...

A groom leans over a table during the wedding ceremony to sign the marriage license. In the background, the bride watches, along with friends and family members

772 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2023

Signing a Marriage License During the Wedding Ceremony - Tips for Officiants ...

Everything you need to know to include signing the marriage license in a wedding ceremony as a low-stress and unique unity ritual. Ask your officiant to sign...

Bride and Groom stand outdoors in a snowy forest on their wedding day, dressed in a beautiful white wedding dress and light colored sweater. It's snowing lightly, and they look happy and in love for the solstice.

778 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2023

New script! Winter Solstice Wedding with Reading from “Northern Sky” by Nick ...

A spiritual wedding ceremony script for Winter Solstice wedding or elopement. References to nature, the meaning of holiday, and lasting love. This officiant ...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

Watch These 10 Sample Wedding Ceremony Videos to Find the Best Script for Your Style

1312 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2022

Watch These 10 Sample Wedding Ceremony Videos to Find the Best Script for You...

Watch an experienced wedding officiant deliver a full wedding ceremony script! Introducing AMM’s Sample Wedding Ceremonies: Each original wedding video conta...

AMM Minister delivers message of love at Idaho Pride event, amidst threats from far-right groups and others

1323 DAYS AGO | 6.17.2022

AMM Minister delivers message of love at Idaho Pride event, amidst threats fr...

Minister Jan Shannon delivered an LGBTQ+ affirming prayer and message of love and unity at the Coeur d'Alene Pride in the Park event, while far-right protest...

Meditation for Ministers: Align Your Chakras for Wedding Season (and Beyond)

1324 DAYS AGO | 6.16.2022

Meditation for Ministers: Align Your Chakras for Wedding Season (and Beyond)

Marriage Ministers & Wedding Officiants: Use these meditation techniques to align your chakras in time for wedding season! Chakra work can help you lower anx...

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