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1062 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2023
Connecticut lawmakers vote to raise legal age to marry to 18 years old
Legislation to raise Connecticut’s legal marriage age to 18 years old has passed the House and Senate, and is on its way to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk for final ...
1067 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2023
Maine lawmakers enact bill to ban child marriage, raise legal age to marry to...
Lawmakers in Maine passed legislation this week to prohibit the marriage of minors and raise the legal age to apply for a marriage license to 18 years old. T...
1068 DAYS AGO | 5.30.2023
These Sweet Vow Books Include Prompts to Help You Write Your Own Vows
Unique vow booklets to help you write your own vows and deliver them in style! These vow books contain questions & prompts to inspire you, plus suggestions &...
Ceremony Planning Articles
1034 DAYS AGO | 7.3.2023
The Wedding Recession: Creative Ideas & Advice for Your Wedding Ceremony Rece...
Learn about the Wedding Recession - the symbolic end of a wedding ceremony that comes after the Officiant's Pronouncement of marriage! With advice on wedding...
1036 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2023
How to Get Married in Rhode Island - Planning a Wedding in the Ocean State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Rhode Island - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, p...
1037 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...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
1919 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
1923 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...
1933 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.