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City of Boston removes gender markers from marriage licenses

968 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2023

City of Boston removes gender markers from marriage licenses

The City of Boston just removed gender markers from marriage licenses and applications! Beginning this week, applicants are no longer required to register th...

Navajo Nation lawmakers reconsider ban on same-sex marriage

969 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2023

Navajo Nation lawmakers reconsider ban on same-sex marriage

Learn about current and ongoing efforts to repeal the 2005 Diné Marriage Act, which bans same-sex marriage within the Navajo Nation. Legislation No. 0139-23 ...

Interracial marriage protections are now codified in New Jersey law

970 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2023

Interracial marriage protections are now codified in New Jersey law

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, that ensures all New Jersey marriage laws be read with race neutral intent. Effective immedia...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Love is patient, Love is kind: Corinthians Wedding Reading & 5 Unique Alternatives

909 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2023

Love is patient, Love is kind: Corinthians Wedding Reading & 5 Unique Alterna...

“Love is patient love is kind…” Include this memorable reading in your wedding ceremony, or choose one of these 5 unique alternatives to the popular 1 Corint...

El castillo de Disney contra un cielo azul con nubes muy hinchadas

912 DAYS AGO | 11.3.2023

¿Quién puede oficiar una boda en Disneyland o Disney World?

¿Busca un oficiante de bodas perfecto para una boda en Disney World, Disneyland o Aulani Disney? ¿Quiere casarse en un crucero Disney? Aquí tiene lo que nece...

Sample thank you notes for your wedding officiant - plus tips on when to send them!

914 DAYS AGO | 11.1.2023

How to Write a Thank You Letter to Your Wedding Officiant (With Examples)

Sample thank you notes and expert 'how to' advice to help you write a thank you letter to your wedding officiant following the ceremony. Whether you're sendi...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

TN Update: Federal lawsuit to protect online-ordained ministers continues forward

1585 DAYS AGO | 12.30.2021

TN Update: Federal lawsuit to protect online-ordained ministers continues for...

An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB 1377 / HB 0213, including the curre...

Product photo of the AMM handfasting package against a blue watercolor background

1614 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2021

New! AMM's Handfasting Wedding Officiant Package

AMM’s new Handfasting Wedding Officiant Package is designed for couples and officiants, with everything needed to add this unique unity ritual to your weddin...

Product image of AMM's gift box packaging, with the AMM logo of two gold rings and three blue stars, with the name 'American Marriage Ministries' printed below. A white product box against a bright yellow background

1622 DAYS AGO | 11.23.2021

NEW! AMM Packaging for Two of Our Most Popular Gift Boxes

AMM's Signature Wedding Officiant Package and Will You Marry Us? Gift Box have new packaging! These boxes are packed with everything you need to officiate a ...

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