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768 DAYS AGO | 10.17.2022
Remote marriage licenses now available in Tarrant County, TX
Learn about recent changes to the marriage license application process in Tarrant County, Texas! Couples in Fort Worth, Arlington, and other cities and munic...
786 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2022
Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary
Meet 'Ordinary' Margaret Hall, an AMM-ordained minister and wedding officiant, and proud owner of The Matchbox Drive Thru -- an inclusive Vegas-themed weddin...
787 DAYS AGO | 9.28.2022
These compostable wedding rings gave us a fun ceremony idea…
We love eco-friendly weddings and vow renewal ceremonies! So naturally, we were inspired by news of a unique line of compostable rings created by environment...
Ceremony Planning Articles
661 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2023
How to Get Married in New Hampshire - Planning a Wedding in the Granite State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in New Hampshire - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue,...
663 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2023
How to Officiate a Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony
Asked to officiate a same-sex wedding ceremony for the first time? Looking for a same-sex wedding ceremony script, or for what to say during the pronouncemen...
667 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2023
The Sweetest Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony Scripts & Vows
Five incredibly romantic wedding ceremony scripts that are perfect for a Valentine's Day wedding or elopement, or a meant-to-be ceremony any time of year. Th...
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Community Articles
1417 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2021
Officiant Quick Tip: Ceremony Writing with AMM Minister Liz Rae (of Liz Rae W...
A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Liz Rae, on writing a creative wedding ceremony, meeting with couples & revising a fir...
1419 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2021
AMM’s “Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony” empowers couples to plan authentic c...
"Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony" is the latest one-of-a-kind guide for planning a one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony - brought to you by American Marriage Mini...
1426 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2020
How does the rise in weekday weddings impact wedding officiants?
Will a rise in weekday weddings impact marriage officiants in 2021? As more couples get married during the week, nontraditional ceremonies give officiants a ...