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The West Virginia bill to ban child marriage isn’t dead yet

1057 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2023

The West Virginia bill to ban child marriage isn’t dead yet

A bill to ban underage marriages in West Virginia was thought to have died in committee following a 9-8 vote to reject on Wednesday, but was revived for a se...

The beginning of the end of marriage equality in Tennessee? A closer look at HB 878

1058 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2023

The beginning of the end of marriage equality in Tennessee? A closer look at ...

Learn what HB878 might mean for the future of marriage equality in Tennessee. The bill, which recently passed the House, would allow a person to refuse to so...

This Pirate Themed Wedding Ceremony Script Will Have You Saying ‘Aye!’ to Love

1061 DAYS AGO | 3.6.2023

This Pirate Themed Wedding Ceremony Script Will Have You Saying ‘Aye!’ to Love

Ahoy, mateys! This unique pirate wedding script is fun from bow to stern, and from the officiant’s welcome speech to the pronouncement and first kiss. Filled...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

10 Wedding Reminders For Real Couples From an Officiant’s Perspective

1017 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...

You Don’t Have to Choose Between Planning a Wedding & Buying a House

1018 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2023

You Don’t Have to Choose Between Planning a Wedding & Buying a House

This advice will help you get married for less money and without going into debt! You don't have to plan an expensive wedding ceremony or reception to have a...

Un novio y una novia se alejan de la cámara, uno al lado del otro, abrazados en una habitación colorida, con amigos y familiares de pie a cada lado.

1022 DAYS AGO | 4.14.2023

¿Qué Edad hay que tener para Oficiar una Boda?

¿Qué edad hay que tener para oficiar una ceremonia matrimonial para amigos y familiares, o para trabajar profesionalmente como oficiante matrimonial? Conozca...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Minister Sam Heath performs a wedding for two grooms, who stand facing each other, holding hands.

1935 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2020

When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Mini...

When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in...

This graphic shows the logo for AMM's Government Registration Guarantee as well as the class AMM logo of two gold rings and three stars

1942 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2020

Introducing AMM’s Government Registration Guarantee -- Ordination Credentials...

The American Marriage Ministry Government Registration Guarantee ensures that your Ordination Credentials will be recognized and accepted, or we will issue a...

“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding

1946 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2020

“I do,” in the Nude: Officiating a Naturist Wedding

What do officiants wear? It depends… Read how one officiant led a naturist wedding in a nudist community, but stayed true to her own personal wedding style.

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