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

825 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...

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

826 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2023

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is headed to Nashville, Tennessee!

American Marriage Ministries is headed to Nashville, TN, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant Accel...

Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage

837 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2023

Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage

Learn about efforts in Ohio to repeal an outdated same-sex marriage ban and codify protections for interracial marriage at the state level, ensuring continui...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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.

824 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 ...

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.

831 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2023

Who Can Officiate a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony?

Looking for a non religious wedding officiant? There are several great officiant options to consider when planning a civil, secular, or non-religious weddin...

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

832 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2023

Cómo Amarrar el Cordón en un Handfasting -- El Nudo Infinito

Una Ceremonia de Unión de Manos, Handfasting! Cómo hacer un nudo infinito durante la ceremonia de su boda. Siga estos diez sencillos pasos ilustrados. Un sen...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

 What Does it Mean to be an Ordained Minister?

1376 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2022

What Does it Mean to be an Ordained Minister?

Learn the definition and meaning of ordination, how people get ordained with different denominations and churches, and the rights of ministers and other cler...

5 Ways to Celebrate National Loving Day This Year & Every Year

1377 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2022

5 Ways to Celebrate National Loving Day This Year & Every Year

Not sure how to celebrate National Loving Day, the holiday celebrating Mildred & Richard Loving, and the Supreme Court ruling in favor of interracial marriag...

AMM Minister Raquel Solomon Proves You Can Do Anything You Set Your Heart To

1393 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2022

AMM Minister Raquel Solomon Proves You Can Do Anything You Set Your Heart To

AMM interviews Minister Raquel Solomon about her success as a professional wedding officiant, notary, and course instructor. Raquel has been featured in Forb...

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