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News Articles
44 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...
50 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: TOP SECRET Superstar Wedding Ceremony
This secret celebrity wedding ceremony was a total surprise, but after the wedding officiant caught their breath it was an instant hit! Get the full story in...
52 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2023
Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar
American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant...
Ceremony Planning Articles
87 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2023
How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Michigan to Officiate a Wedding?
Asked to officiate a wedding in Michigan? Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Michigan, whether you’ll pay more for minister reg...
87 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2023
How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Florida to Officiate a Wedding?
Asked to officiate a wedding in Florida? Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Florida, whether you’ll pay more for minister regis...
88 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2023
Most Weddings Include a ‘Moment of Silence’ or Memorial Table for Deceased Lo...
New AMM Survey shows that the majority of wedding ceremonies will include a 'moment of silence,' 'moment of remembrance,' or memorial table with photos to ho...
Religion and Rituals Articles
432 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2022
How to Include the Wedding Lasso Tradition in Your Ceremony
Learn about this beautiful unity ceremony, traditionally part of Hispanic and Filipino Catholic wedding ceremonies. The wedding lasso, or ‘el lazo de boda,’ ...
439 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2022
Greek Orthodox Weddings: From Koumbaroi to Holy Crowns and the Common Cup
Learn about Greek Orthodox Weddings ritual and traditions, from the stefana wedding crown ceremony, to blessings in threes, unique prayers and psalms, Koumba...
479 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2022
What is a Nikah Ceremony? Intro to the Muslim Marriage Ceremony
Learn about the Muslim marriage ceremony tradition - the nikkah or nikah ceremony – and how this traditional religious Islamic wedding custom compares to the...
Community Articles
85 DAYS AGO | 6.30.2023
The 3 Most Popular Unity Ceremonies in 2023, According to New AMM Survey!
AMM's Spring survey reveals this year's three most popular unity ceremony ideas! Wedding officiants, take note: These unity rituals will be performed at a ma...
88 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2023
Most Weddings Include a ‘Moment of Silence’ or Memorial Table for Deceased Lo...
New AMM Survey shows that the majority of wedding ceremonies will include a 'moment of silence,' 'moment of remembrance,' or memorial table with photos to ho...
89 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2023
Celebrating 8 Years of Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in the US!
Happy Marriage Equality Day! Celebrating 8 years of marriage equality: On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges that same-sex couples...