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Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
134 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2025
Officiants: Adapt Your Business as Climate Change Fuels More Fall Weddings
Discover how climate change is changing wedding trends, and why fall is now peak season. With business tips for professional wedding officiants on marketing,...
137 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2025
No Solo las Bodas, las Tarifas de las Licencias de Matrimonio También Están A...
Las tarifas de las licencias de matrimonio están aumentando en todo Estados Unidos, lo que aumenta el costo de casarse en 2025, incluso para fugas matrimonia...
140 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2025
Marry an AI Chatbot? Everything You Need to Know About Saying “A-I Do!”
Can you legally marry an AI companion? Explore the rise of hybrid human-AI relationships, symbolic chatbot weddings, and what the future of love, marriage, a...
Ceremony Planning Articles
99 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2025
Breaking of the Bread: A Fun Wedding Ritual to Kick Off Your Reception
A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your we...
108 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2025
Filipino Wedding Tradition Helps You Pay for Wedding With a Dance Party
Learn about the Filipino wedding money dance, a fun tradition where guests pin cash to the couple during a dance to show their support - and help cover costs...
109 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2025
Add a Log Cutting Ceremony to Your Wedding as a Symbol of Cooperation
Discover the German log cutting wedding tradition, symbolizing teamwork, trust, and cooperation. Perfect for modern, multicultural, and same-sex weddings, an...
Religion and Rituals Articles
407 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2024
Marry Your Gal Pal! Let’s Bring Back ‘Boston Marriage’
Will modern women bring back Boston Marriages as Gen Z’s embrace of platonic marriage grows? Plus a look at women’s same-sex relationships in the 1800s!
422 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2024
What to Expect at a Rastafarian Wedding & Marriage Ceremony
Learn about Rastafarian wedding traditions, marriage customs & what Rastafarians believe about marriage! Plus how to find a Rastafarian officiant / wedding o...
435 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024
The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.
Community Articles
240 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025
Popular Places for Non Denominational Ordination Certificates Online
A helpful guide to decide where to get a non denominational ordination certificate online, comparing popular places to get ordained online free or for a smal...
242 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2025
How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister
Learn how to conduct an ordination service for new ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. Gather with friends, family members, your ...
247 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025
How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?
Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.