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The Anonymous Officiant: Substitute Mom for the Wedding Day

1131 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...

The Average Age of Marriage in the U.S. Just Went Down for the First Time in Years… Can You Guess Why?

1135 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 ...

Were You Told You Can’t Officiate a Wedding in North Carolina Because You Were Ordained Online? Read This!

1137 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...

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How to Write a Great ChatGPT Prompt for Wedding Vows

1073 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2023

How to Write a Great ChatGPT Prompt for Wedding Vows

Want to use AI to write your wedding vows or toast? It's important to write a great prompt! Check out these tips on how to write a better ChatGPT prompt for ...

How to Get Married in New Jersey: Plan a Wedding in The Garden State

1078 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2023

How to Get Married in New Jersey: Plan a Wedding in The Garden State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding or elopement and get married in New Jersey - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best weddi...

bride and groom kiss at the wedding ceremony

1079 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2023

What Does a Wedding Officiant Do After the Wedding Ceremony?

Asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or relative, but not sure what your responsibilities as a wedding officiant are after the ceremony is over? Learn m...

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A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it time to freak out?

1998 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?

Illustration of a groom putting a hand to his face with a worried expression - there is a green haze around his mouth, symbolizing that he is about to throw up

2010 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2020

“I’m so nervous I could puke" - A wedding ceremony mishap and a quick-thinkin...

An officiant’s quick thinking and sense of humor saves the day when a groom’s anxiety makes him vomit during the wedding ceremony!

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2019 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2020

Charities We’re Supporting This Month

American Marriage Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We support the arts, music and theater, environmental advocacy, news and education. See w...

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