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News Articles
117 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025
AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem
Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...
124 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2025
AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio
Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies p...
126 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2025
Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?
Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. ...
Ceremony Planning Articles
159 DAYS AGO | 9.3.2025
7 Fall Wedding Trends You'll Love, From an Expert Planner
Discover the top Fall 2025 wedding trends from expert planner Lisa VanHorton, including intentional spending, silk florals, unique venues, smaller guest list...
164 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2025
This Polish Wedding Toast Predicts Who Wears the Pants in Your Marriage
Discover the Polish-inspired Vodka & Water Shot wedding toast: a fun game of chance that decides who's the boss of the marriage - or at least the wedding nig...
165 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2025
Breaking of the Bread: A Fun Wedding Ritual to Kick Off Your Reception
A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your we...
Religion and Rituals Articles
564 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2024
Wedding Ideas to Honor Hera Goddess of Marriage
Plan a pagan wedding ceremony that honors Hera Goddess of Marriage and receive Hera’s blessing! 5 Pagan wedding ideas and traditions for the marriage rite.
571 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2024
11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism
A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.
647 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024
What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony
Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...
Community Articles
329 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2025
This South Carolina Minister is Marrying LGBTQ+ Couples for Free
Meet Rev. T of ‘Weddings w/TMS’, an inclusive wedding officiant & minister in Lexington, South Carolina, near Columbia. She’s marrying LGBTQ+ couples for free!
341 DAYS AGO | 3.5.2025
New Wedding Script! A Spiritual Wedding Ceremony Honoring Divine Love
We added a new spiritual wedding script to our library ✓ Click to read what makes this officiant wording special for your spiritual but not religious wedding...
349 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2025
Learn How to Officiate Multicultural & Interfaith Weddings with This Online C...
Learn to officiate interfaith & multicultural weddings with AMM’s expert-led online course. Gain confidence as a wedding officiant and wedding traditions fro...