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News Articles
1010 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2023
Rhode Island lawmakers consider new marriage license return period, easier pr...
Learn about legislative efforts in Rhode Island that would change the state's marriage license return period, and make it easier for a marriage officiant to ...
1012 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Use Your Gifts
The Anonymous Officiant #5 : Sage advice for newlyweds from an experienced wedding officiant! This minister reminds couples to use their wedding gifts after ...
1015 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2023
Vermont bans the marriage of minors, effective July 1, 2023
Beginning July 1, 2023, individuals must be at least 18 years old to marry in Vermont, with no exceptions. Gov. Phil Scott signed the 'Act to Ban Child Marri...
Ceremony Planning Articles
968 DAYS AGO | 6.7.2023
How to Include a Handfasting in Your Wedding Ceremony or Vow Renewal
Everything you need to know to add a handfasting ceremony to your wedding or vow renewal, including the symbolism and meaning of the handfast ritual, how to ...
969 DAYS AGO | 6.6.2023
12 Examples of Wedding Ring Exchange Wording for the Creative Officiant
Looking for the perfect wedding ring exchange script for the officiant? Maybe something offbeat? Funny? Classic and traditional? Modern? Whatever tone you’re...
974 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2023
What Happens at a Satanic Wedding? Info for Guests & Officiants
Curious what to expect when asked to attend or officiate a Satanic wedding ceremony? Learn what happens at a Satanic wedding, where Satanic weddings are held...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
1842 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2021
Q&A with AMM Minister Amber Olsen on her new book & giving couples an upper h...
A short interview with AMM Minister & professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on her new book for couples, planning a wedding ceremony, and choosing the r...
1850 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2021
Officiant Quick Tip: Ceremony Writing with AMM Minister Liz Rae (of Liz Rae W...
A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Liz Rae, on writing a creative wedding ceremony, meeting with couples & revising a fir...
1852 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2021
AMM’s “Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony” empowers couples to plan authentic c...
"Navigating Your Wedding Ceremony" is the latest one-of-a-kind guide for planning a one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony - brought to you by American Marriage Mini...