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AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

1095 DAYS AGO | 6.19.2023

AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

A look back at all the AMM Ministers, wedding officiants and celebrants, engaged couples, and other wedding professionals who shared their time, advice, wedd...

Survey Shows the “Threat” to Professional Officiants is Courthouse Weddings & High Costs, Not Online Ordination

1098 DAYS AGO | 6.16.2023

Survey Shows the “Threat” to Professional Officiants is Courthouse Weddings &...

AMM surveyed 150 couples to see which type of officiant is most popular with newlyweds this year: a friend or family member ordained online, professional wed...

Southern Baptist Convention expels two churches with women pastors, votes to amend constitution

1099 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2023

Southern Baptist Convention expels two churches with women pastors, votes to ...

The Southern Baptist Convention voted this week to expel Saddleback megachurch and Fern Creek Baptist because they have women pastors, and introduced an amen...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

How to Get Married in Nevada: Plan a Wedding in The Silver State

1056 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2023

How to Get Married in Nevada: Plan a Wedding in The Silver State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Nevada - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan yo...

Bride and groom hold hands as they walk across a scenic field near farm buildings on the wedding day

1066 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2023

How to Get Married in West Virginia: Plan a Wedding in The Mountain State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in West Virginia - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, ...

How to Get Married in Virginia - Planning a Wedding in ‘The Old Dominion’

1070 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2023

How to Get Married in Virginia - Planning a Wedding in ‘The Old Dominion’

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Virginia - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan ...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

1966 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2021

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader disc...

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering couples everywhere

1970 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2021

AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering c...

Meet AMM Minister Amber Olsen, a wedding officiant in North Dakota whose new ceremony planning book gives couples a unique perspective to create a day that r...

Officiant Quick Tip: The Questionnaire -- What question surprises couples the most? with Officiant Amber Olsen

1980 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2021

Officiant Quick Tip: The Questionnaire -- What question surprises couples the...

A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on what question surprises couples the most during ceremony planning.

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