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Composite image shows the Michigan state capital building in Lansing with a rainbow behind it, symbolizing LGBTQ+ marriage rights

83 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2025

New Effort to Remove Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban From State Constitution

Michigan Sen. Moss introduces resolution to remove same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution, would allow voters opportunity to protect marriage righ...

Pride flags in from of Supreme Court building

84 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2025

Great News! Supreme Court Leaves Same-Sex Marriage Alone, Rejects Kim Davis R...

The Supreme Court declines Kim Davis’s appeal, leaving its 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage intact and protections for LGBTQ+ couples in place.

Collage of photos, BORAH, Larry and Vero Bagby, The Sanderson Sisters, Pickering House in Salem

110 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025

AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Dos invitaciones de boda en sobres coloridos sobre un fondo sencillo.

131 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2025

Qué Decir en una Invitación de Boda Para un Segundo Matrimonio (Ejemplos y Ta...

Descubra qué decir en una invitación de boda para un segundo matrimonio, incluyendo consejos, ejemplos de redacción y tarjetas de muestra para celebrar su nu...

bride and groom stand in a field in white dress and kilt

136 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2025

8 Romantic Celtic Wedding Blessings & Poems to Read at Your Ceremony

8 beautiful Celtic wedding blessings and love poems from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. Perfect for a cultural wedding reading, handfasting ceremony,...

Flor rosa sobre un fondo blanco para simbolizar la paz, el amor y la reflexión tranquila.

147 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2025

Cómo Incluir un Momento de Silencio en su Ceremonia de Boda

Aprenda cuánto dura un momento de silencio durante una ceremonia de boda, cuándo añadir y qué decir antes y después. Guía práctica para parejas y oficiantes ...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Illustration of two women in 1800s style clothing reading love letters and smiling together.

466 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!

Red, green, yellow stripe rastafarian colors heart painted on brick wall

481 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...

Bride and groom stand outside the church covering their head and laughing as guests throw rice

494 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.

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Community Articles

A non denominational minister performs a wedding ceremony for two brides on a beautiful day outside

299 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...

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301 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 ...

A wedding officiant watches happily as a bride signs the marriage license and the groom watches, following an outdoor wedding ceremony

306 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.

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