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NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful wedding officiant

965 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2023

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful weddin...

Meet expert Celebrant Christopher Shelley! Chris uses the act of storytelling to write compelling and personal wedding ceremonies, and is a master at keeping...

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

967 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2023

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

Learn more about H.R. 4602, and how this legislation would help to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples at the federal level. The ‘Amend the Code for...

Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality

972 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2023

Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality

Learn about amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act that strengthen protections for marriage equality in the state. Three laws ha...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A young boy holds up his hand in a triumphant and excited way, with a mischievous and happy smile. A young girl stands behind him in the distance. Both children are dressed in cute formal wear for a wedding ceremony. She has a frilly dress and a floral wreath in her hair, he has a light blue button up shirt, dark blue vest, and polka-dot bow tie.

900 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2023

8 Creative Alternatives to a Flower Girl or Ring Bearer for Your Wedding Cere...

Creative alternatives to a flower girl, ring boy, or ring bearer for your non-traditional wedding ceremony! Get friends, relatives, and children involved in ...

Un padrino de boda deja caer el pastel de bodas de manera dramática, el pastel sale volando mientras él tropieza. Las damas de honor, los padrinos de boda, la novia y el novio miran conmocionados y consternados.

910 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2023

Evite Estos 5 Remordimientos Comunes en las Ceremonias de Boda (Consejos para...

Planifique la ceremonia de boda perfecta evitando estos 5 arrepentimientos de boda comunes, con consejos para parejas y oficiantes de bodas sobre qué pregunt...

Naturist bride and groom sit on a nudist beach naked, watching the ocean in the distance

922 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2023

This Wedding Officiant Wants to Marry You in the Nude

Dreaming of a nudist wedding? Texas Wedding Officiant Renee Reyes talks about spiritual elements of naturist weddings plus tips on how to have a nudist wedding

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Wedding Officiant makes a bride’s day shine with borrowed wedding dress

1746 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2021

Wedding Officiant makes a bride’s day shine with borrowed wedding dress

This bride didn’t have a wedding dress for her ceremony -- until AMM Officiant and ordained minister Donna Morris of Newport, Tennessee stepped in to make he...

Become a Successful Wedding Officiant with this Brilliant Advice from Bethel Nathan

1747 DAYS AGO | 6.4.2021

Become a Successful Wedding Officiant with this Brilliant Advice from Bethel ...

Brilliant advice from pro wedding officiant and business coach Bethel Nathan on defining what it means to be successful and creating a small business you’ll ...

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 800,000th minister!

1750 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2021

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 800,000th minister!

American Marriage Ministries welcomes it’s 800,000th ordained minister! We’re committed to providing legal online ordination and minister credentials, valid ...

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