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 1692 articles and counting!

All Articles Page 52

See More Recent Articles...

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

News Articles

Ex-clerk Kim Davis ordered to pay $100,000 to same-sex couple for violating their constitutional right to marry

1007 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2023

Ex-clerk Kim Davis ordered to pay $100,000 to same-sex couple for violating t...

Good news! Ex-county clerk Kim Davis has been ordered to pay $100,000 in damages for refusing to issue a marriage license to same-sex partners David Ermold a...

City of Boston removes gender markers from marriage licenses

1014 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

1015 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 ...

See More News...

Ceremony Planning Articles

A woman holds a bouquet of sunflowers up to the camera, in the background she kisses a man

946 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2023

Kissing Cousins - The Popularity & Controversy of Cousin Marriage

A quick intro to marriage customs between cousins. Curious if you can marry your first or second cousin, how common this practice is in the US or around the ...

We Love This Wedding Advice About ‘Flower Gremlins’ From Ask Amy

947 DAYS AGO | 11.14.2023

We Love This Wedding Advice About ‘Flower Gremlins’ From Ask Amy

A soon-to-be bride and groom want ‘flower gremlins’ at their marriage ceremony as an alternative to flower girls, but her family objects and are threatening ...

Dos novios se preparan para la ceremonia nupcial en casa con sus amigos y familiares

952 DAYS AGO | 11.9.2023

Cómo Casarse en Casa (Para un Día de Boda Dulce y Fácil)

Todo lo que necesita saber para casarse en casa. Incluyendo lo que se requiere para que su matrimonio sea legal, cómo encontrar un oficiante de bodas o pedir...

See More Ceremony Planning...

Religion and Rituals Articles

See More Religion & Rituals...

Community Articles

‘American Ministries’ or ‘American Marriage Ministries’ - Which one offers online ordination to officiate weddings?

1674 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2021

‘American Ministries’ or ‘American Marriage Ministries’ - Which one offers on...

Learn about the differences between American Ministries and American Marriage Ministries (AMM), and about online ordination to become a minister to perform m...

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

1679 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2021

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

Learn about a new civil license to solemnize marriage in Hawaii, get access to current Hawaii marriage laws, and read how ministers ordained online through A...

New Updates to AMM’s California Marriage Laws Pages

1689 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2021

New Updates to AMM’s California Marriage Laws Pages

See recent updates and new California Marriage Laws for wedding officiants and couples, and visit American Marriage Ministries marriage laws library to learn...

See More Community...
GET ORDAINED
WITH AMM

Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!