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22 DAYS AGO | 2.27.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: And Then The Fire Broke Out…
The Anonymous Officiant #1 : This candle-lit wedding ceremony took an unexpected turn when a bridesmaid’s dress burst into flames. Read the full story and ho...
27 DAYS AGO | 2.22.2023
Two Texas Officiants Make a Splash with Underwater Weddings
AMM-ordained officiants Nicki and Brandon Storm offer inclusive and personalized underwater wedding ceremonies in San Antonio, Texas, as well as scuba certif...
35 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2023
Tickets Available! AMM’s Atlanta Wedding Officiant Education & Networking Day
Join American Marriage Ministries for a day of wedding officiant education and networking on April 12, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia! This live event includes gue...
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Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Ceremony Planning Articles
48 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2023
How to Get Married in New Hampshire - Planning a Wedding in the Granite State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in New Hampshire - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue,...
50 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2023
How to Officiate a Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony
Asked to officiate a same-sex wedding ceremony for the first time? Looking for a same-sex wedding ceremony script, or for what to say during the pronouncemen...
54 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2023
The Sweetest Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony Scripts & Vows
Five incredibly romantic wedding ceremony scripts that are perfect for a Valentine's Day wedding or elopement, or a meant-to-be ceremony any time of year. Th...
Religion and Rituals Articles
253 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2022
Greek Orthodox Weddings: From Koumbaroi to Holy Crowns and the Common Cup
Learn about Greek Orthodox Weddings ritual and traditions, from the stefana wedding crown ceremony, to blessings in threes, unique prayers and psalms, Koumba...
293 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2022
What is a Nikah Ceremony? Intro to the Muslim Marriage Ceremony
Learn about the Muslim marriage ceremony tradition - the nikkah or nikah ceremony – and how this traditional religious Islamic wedding custom compares to the...
326 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022
How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)
Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...
Community Articles
89 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2022
Calling All Wedding Content Creators: Get Ordained & Help Save the Wedding Day!
Are you a wedding content creator, or do you want to become one? Then get ordained online and be ready to officiate a wedding at a moment's notice! Why? Bein...
98 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2022
AMM Ministers: Cultivate a Relationship with Your Congregation
Ministers ordained with American Marriage Ministries serve a diverse group of couples and families to ensure their marriages are celebrated with love, respec...
103 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2022
Finally! A Wedding Officiant Training Course That’s Fully Online
Looking for comprehensive wedding officiant training online? AMM’s new Professional Wedding Officiant Certification Course is self-directed, making it easy f...