GET ORDAINED

AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG

Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1677 articles and counting!

All Articles Page 5

Los novios se besan al final de la ceremonia de boda mientras los invitados agitan bengalas.

Most Recent Articles

See More Recent Articles...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

Close up of a man and woman holding hands

122 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2026

Proposed Florida “Marriage Fraud” Law: What Immigrants & Wedding Officiants S...

Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.

Bride and groom relax on couch, asleep after wedding

125 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2026

If You Don't Have Sex After Your Wedding, Are You Married?

Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a weddi...

Young bride in white wedding dress lays next to a blanket with an image of an anime character

129 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2026

2D Weddings Are Trending: Marry a Fictional Character With Insight From a Jap...

Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the...

See More News...

Ceremony Planning Articles

Una novia se prepara para la ceremonia nupcial con la ayuda de sus damas de honor y su madre.

193 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2025

La lista definitiva del kit de emergencia para bodas: 45 artículos esenciales

¿Quiere asegurarse de que su boda o la de su ser querido salga a la perfección? Domine el gran día con nuestra guía definitiva de kit de emergencia para boda...

Gothic wedding scene, red roses, black lace, strand lights

200 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2025

New Officiant Script! Low-Key Gothic Wedding Ceremony Script

Create a romantic, low-key gothic wedding ceremony with this officiant script featuring Siouxsie lyrics, dark romance, and heartfelt vows.

A young leopard stands in front of bride and groom at San Diego Safari Park wedding.

205 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2025

Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s Favorite San Diego Wedding Venues

Explore Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s favorite wedding venues in Southern California, plus her dream destination wedding locations, from the San Diego Zoo, Scrip...

See More Ceremony Planning...

Religion and Rituals Articles

Close up of a bride in a pink wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers

514 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2024

5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best fo...

Close up of a bride and groom in traditional Chinese wedding attire holding small cups of tea for the Chinese tea ceremony

542 DAYS AGO | 11.21.2024

Simple Guide to the Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Tradition

Celebrate love & family with a Chinese wedding tea ceremony! Read our blog to learn how to plan, what to wear, where to host & more ✓ Click here!

Two pig figurines dressed as a bride and groom placed on a dinner table

557 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2024

Here Comes the Swine: 8 Wedding Traditions with Pigs

A fun look at pig themed wedding traditions including the pig dance & lucky pig charms, pig symbolism & marriage, & pigs at the wedding ceremony

See More Religion & Rituals...

Community Articles

Young woman smiles while holding a laptop.

387 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2025

Why Choose AMM for Your Independent Ordination Online?

Get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding & discover the benefits of independent ordination with AMM!

A young woman looks at her laptop with her mouth open in shock or surprise

396 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2025

How to Spot Online Ordination Scams: Signs to Watch For

6 Tips to help you identify online ordination scams. Read now to learn the differences between questionable & reputable places to get ordained online.

A promo image for the Officiant Accelerator Seattle event, showing details about the day and an arial photo of Seattle

398 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2025

AMM's Officiant Accelerator Comes to Seattle May 2025!

AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training visits the PNW! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Seattle on May 20, 2025!

See More Community...
GET ORDAINED
WITH AMM

Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!