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News Articles
1085 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2023
The Anonymous Officiant: Substitute Mom for the Wedding Day
The Anonymous Officiant #3 : This groom started to cry moment's before the wedding ceremony because he missed his mother, but a sweet gesture by a quick thin...
1089 DAYS AGO | 3.23.2023
The Average Age of Marriage in the U.S. Just Went Down for the First Time in ...
Is the average age of marriage in the U.S. going up or down? Learn about recent trends that affect how old most men and women are when they get married, and ...
1091 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2023
Were You Told You Can’t Officiate a Wedding in North Carolina Because You Wer...
Have you been told by a clerk or registrar that you can’t officiate a North Carolina wedding because you were ordained online? We want to hear from you! Here...
Ceremony Planning Articles
1039 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2023
How to Get Married in Hawaii: Plan a Wedding in The Aloha State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan an unforgettable tropical wedding or elopement in Hawaii - including how to find a wedding officiant (marriage performe...
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1047 DAYS AGO | 5.4.2023
Magical Herbs for Your Wedding Ceremony, Handfasting, or Vow Renewal
Add a dash of magic to your marriage ceremony, handfasting, or vow renewal with this simple introduction to common herbs and botanicals. Believed by many to ...
1048 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2023
What to Write in a Wedding Card (Based on How Well You Know the Couple)
Not sure what to say in a wedding card? Here are a few of our favorite ideas for wedding card wishes, including suggestions for wedding officiants! With simp...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
1945 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 ...
1945 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...
1952 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2020
A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it ...
A nationwide survey found the role of the wedding officiant is changing as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. What does it mean for the future of officiants?