N.J. Attorney General announces Division on Civil Rights Marriage Equality enforcement initiative to protect the rights of same-sex, nonbinary, and other LGBTQ+ marriage license applicants in the state, following evidence of discrimination in five New Jersey municipalities.

Learn how to officiate a remote wedding ceremony in Utah, with tips on creating a unique online wedding experience. Utah County’s online marriage portal is used by couples all around the world to get married without ever leaving home, including international couples, military members, disabled couples, and more. Written for wedding officiants who wish to perform legal online weddings in Utah.

Create a unique and memorable ceremony with these 10 non-traditional alternatives to "you may now kiss the bride." These simple examples include wording for nonbinary, same-sex, and other LGBTQ+ couples; formal, informal, and funny weddings; feminist couples, and more.

Learn who can officiate a wedding ceremony in your state, including where to get ordained online for free, what you need to know about minister registration and licensing for wedding officiants, links to free wedding ceremony scripts and wedding officiant training resources, and more.

Learn about recent changes to the marriage license application process in Tarrant County, Texas! Couples in Fort Worth, Arlington, and other cities and municipalities in Tarrant County are now able to apply to marry online using video conference technology, making getting married in Texas easier than ever.

It's easy for a friend or relative to officiate your wedding! So why not get married to someone you love, by someone you love? Having a loved one serve as wedding officiant and conduct your marriage ceremony is simple, and begins with free ordination online through American Marriage Ministries.

Find the perfect wedding venue fast with this simple advice! The best location for your marriage ceremony may be even closer than you think, as close as your own backyard.

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Mississippi - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Mississippi marriage license.

In the frenzy to send out your save the date invites, set up your wedding registry, and put deposits down on all your favorite vendors, don't forget the five most important wedding ceremony supplies of all... You, your partner, your wedding officiant, your marriage license, and a whole lot of love!

Finding the perfect wedding officiant for your marriage ceremony is important! You want an officiant who's responsible, fun, affordable, and that understands your values. Luckily, we know the secret -- you may not need to look any further than your immediate family or friends.

Learn about popular unity ceremony ideas for your wedding ceremony, as well as when a unity ceremony usually takes place during the ceremony, what these traditions symbolize, and how to add and include one in your wedding. We also offer an example of what your wedding officiant can say during the ritual, to help you find the perfect wording for your big day.

Learn how to write a wedding officiant speech that's beautiful, heartfelt, or a little funny, with multiple examples, officiant script templates, and expert tips for your first time officiating a wedding.

Join American Marriage Ministries for a day of wedding officiant education and networking on June 14th, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois! This seminar includes expert speakers and training on how to be an incredible wedding officiant and build a successful small business, networking and strategy, marketing, unity ceremonies, inclusivity and working with LGBTQ+ couples, and community building for officiants in the Chicago metro area and beyond. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.

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 return a completed license by mail -- such that a license mailed and postmarked within the return period would be considered on-time. (2023 House Bill 5443 / H5443 / Rep. Edith H. Ajello)

The Anonymous Officiant #5 : Sage advice for newlyweds from an experienced wedding officiant! This minister reminds couples to use their wedding gifts after their married, and to treat every day life brings as a gift -- in this installment of American Marriage Ministries’ new candid column about real weddings and officiants: The Anonymous Officiant.

New wedding officiant script! This marriage ceremony is inspired by Pantheist beliefs in the divine beauty of the universe, the sacredness of nature, and the remarkable gifts of love and marriage. It includes a reading from Carl Sagan, an unplugged wedding announcement, a moment of cosmic reflection, a sweet ring and vows exchange, and more.

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Tennessee - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Tennessee marriage license.

Learn about the Wedding Recession - the symbolic end of a wedding ceremony that comes after the Officiant's Pronouncement of marriage! With advice on wedding recessional order, the transition from ceremony to reception, and creative ideas to make this part of your wedding ceremony memorable and unique. And don't forget to include your Wedding Officiant in the planning process!

American Marriage Ministries conducted a survey with officiants across the country, giving us unique and valuable insight into how American couples are planning and celebrating their weddings amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

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?

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