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1012 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2023
Same-sex marriage is under attack in Iowa
Iowa legislators introduced a joint resolution this week that proposes a state ban on same-sex marriage by amending the Iowa Constitution. Learn about House ...
1013 DAYS AGO | 3.1.2023
Bill to protect interracial marriage passes N.J. Assembly, heads to Senate
A bill to protect and codify interracial marriage rights in New Jersey passed the Assembly in a unanimous 78-0 vote this week. Learn what's next as this impo...
1015 DAYS AGO | 2.27.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: And Then The Fire Broke Out…
The Anonymous Officiant #1 : This candle-lit wedding ceremony took an unexpected turn when a bridesmaid’s dress burst into flames. Read the full story and ho...
Ceremony Planning Articles
956 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2023
Palm Reading: Unique & Mystical Unity Ritual for Your Wedding Ceremony or Cel...
Add a unique and unexpected unity ceremony to your wedding ceremony, reception, or afterparty, with palm reading! Palm reading can be combined with tradition...
963 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2023
What to Say & Do During a Hands Blessing Wedding Ceremony
A simple, nonreligious hand blessing ceremony script. This blessing is easy to combine with another unity ritual, such as a handfasting or palm reading, to c...
964 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2023
10 Wedding Reminders For Real Couples From an Officiant’s Perspective
REAL wedding advice for couples from professional wedding officiant Jody Serey! This candid advice is for anyone planning a wedding, to keep your marriage ce...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
1842 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2020
5 Surprising Book Recommendations for Wedding Officiants This Winter
Winter reading list! 5 books for wedding officiants on how to write a better wedding ceremony, love, marketing & working with couples, suggested by a success...
1847 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020
American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!
American Marriage Ministries ordained our 750,000th minister today! Online ordination provides officiant training for friends and family members who want to ...
1847 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020
We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021
American Marriage Ministries conducted a survey with officiants across the country, giving us unique and valuable insight into how American couples are plann...