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Are You a First-Time Wedding Officiant in Search of a Mentor to Show You How to Officiate?

1027 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2023

Are You a First-Time Wedding Officiant in Search of a Mentor to Show You How ...

This nationwide wedding officiant training course is a modern approach to mentorship that works! New and first time officiants learn from experienced profess...

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1029 DAYS AGO | 10.17.2023

Can You Get a Marriage License During a Government Shutdown?

Can you still get a marriage license during a government shutdown? Can AMM Ministers still officiate a wedding ceremony during a federal shutdown? We cover e...

6 Fun Kids Books About Same-Sex Marriage & LGBTQ+ Families

1041 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2023

6 Fun Kids Books About Same-Sex Marriage & LGBTQ+ Families

Six of our favorite colorful children’s books about same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ families. These kids books introduce the concepts of same-gender relationshi...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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963 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2023

AMM’s Most Popular Articles of 2023: Current Wedding Trends and Classic Content

The most popular topics on AMM's American Weddings this year: The wedding trends that shaped 2023, with inspiration for 2024 and years to come! Including lov...

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963 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2023

AMM’s Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2023

The most popular wedding ceremony scripts for officiants and couples this year, including a few surprising new trends and unity rituals: Lighthearted and fun...

A groom leans over a table during the wedding ceremony to sign the marriage license. In the background, the bride watches, along with friends and family members

965 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2023

Signing a Marriage License During the Wedding Ceremony - Tips for Officiants ...

Everything you need to know to include signing the marriage license in a wedding ceremony as a low-stress and unique unity ritual. Ask your officiant to sign...

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1623 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2022

New! Puerto Rico Marriage Laws Available in Spanish & English

See Puerto Rico Marriage Laws for wedding officiants and couples in both Spanish and English translation, and visit the American Marriage Ministries marriage...

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1631 DAYS AGO | 2.22.2022

En Español: AMM’s Top Wedding Officiant Training and Ceremony Planning Articl...

We’re sharing our most popular articles in Spanish to help make our blog more inclusive and welcoming to all our ordained Ministers, wedding officiants, and ...

A Pagan Priest Creates Community in Conservative Mormon Utah

1638 DAYS AGO | 2.15.2022

A Pagan Priest Creates Community in Conservative Mormon Utah

AMM Minister Feature with wedding officiant and Pagan Priest Leandra Southwinds. Leandra left her Mormon upbringing to pursue Priesthood and now advocates fo...

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