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What does the sudden closure of Dapper and Dashing say about wedding trends?

996 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023

What does the sudden closure of Dapper and Dashing say about wedding trends?

National formalwear network Dapper and Dashing closed suddenly this week, impacting couples, wedding guests, and employees in nearly a dozen states. What doe...

What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and Patriarchy

996 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023

What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and...

Learn why so many women in the U.S. change their last name when they marry, how patriarchy and legal restrictions shaped this interesting wedding custom, and...

Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wedding ceremony?

997 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2023

Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wed...

This Atlanta bride went viral on social media for disagreeing with a few traditional wedding vows during the ceremony... especially that promise to 'obey.' S...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Him

922 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2023

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Him

Wedding vows for grooms! 12 examples of marriage vows for him, including religious vows (Christian, Muslim, Jewish), formal and traditional vows, funny vows,...

Two grooms prepare for the wedding ceremony at home with their friends and relatives

926 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2023

How to Get Married at Home (for a Sweet & Easy Wedding Day)

Everything you need to know about getting married at home! Including what’s required to make your marriage legal, how to find a wedding officiant or ask a fr...

Concept photo collage shows the US Capital building and a red sign that reads 'shutdown'

929 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...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

Test Your Wedding Officiant Knowledge with AMM’s Online Quiz

1763 DAYS AGO | 7.5.2021

Test Your Wedding Officiant Knowledge with AMM’s Online Quiz

Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of the wedding ceremony and the role of an ordained minister on the wedding day. Then brush up on your officiant ...

The First AMM Yearbook! American Weddings Year in Review

1773 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2021

The First AMM Yearbook! American Weddings Year in Review

A look back at the Ministers, officiants, couples, photographers, DJs, and other wedding professionals who contributed their time and ceremony expertise to A...

You STOLE Our Hearts: AMM Ministers Looking Good on the Wedding Day!

1780 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2021

You STOLE Our Hearts: AMM Ministers Looking Good on the Wedding Day!

A moment of appreciation for AMM Ministers & Officiants who know how to rock a wedding stole while performing marriage and bringing love and service into the...

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