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News Articles
150 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2025
It’s Not Just Weddings, Marriage License Costs Are Going Up Too
Marriage license fees are rising across the US, adding to the cost of getting married in 2025, even for elopements and courthouse weddings. Here's what coupl...
151 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2025
Wisconsin Lawmakers Pass New Same-Sex Marriage Protections
Wisconsin updates marriage laws to protect same-sex couples, replacing outdated language with gender neutral terminology and adding new legal protections for...
164 DAYS AGO | 6.24.2025
AMM's Officiant Accelerator is Back in Chicago September 2025!
AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training day returns to Chicago, Illinois! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Chicago on Sept...
Ceremony Planning Articles
163 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2025
¿Qué pasa si el Oficiante de su Boda le Cancela? 3 Maneras de Salvar el Día
¿Qué hacer si el oficiante de su boda le cancela? Haga clic para ver 3 medidas que puede tomar ahora mismo para evitar desastres el día de la boda, ¡incluyen...
168 DAYS AGO | 6.20.2025
3 Reasons to Throw a Prenup Party Before Your Wedding
What is a prenup party and why should you throw one? Check out 3 great reasons to celebrate this important milestone on the way to marriage before the wedding.
170 DAYS AGO | 6.18.2025
5 Jurassic Park Wedding Theme Ideas for a Fun & Memorable Day
Plan a Jurassic Park theme wedding that's fun and elegant, inspired by the lush scenery and excitement of this classic film. From linen suits & palm leaf bou...
Religion and Rituals Articles
583 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024
A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably
Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstit...
596 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2024
6 Hindu Wedding Rituals You Might See at a Big Indian Ceremony
Learn about popular Hindu wedding traditions you might see during a Hindu Indian marriage celebration! Including the Varmala or Jaimala, Kanyadana (Giving Aw...
598 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2024
The Wedding’s First Kiss? That Was Between The Priest & The Groom…
Learn the chaste history of the wedding’s first kiss, the ‘Kiss of Peace’ blessing, given by an officiating Catholic Priest to a groom and then passed on to ...
Community Articles
354 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2024
2025 Officiant Accelerator Schedule: Wedding Officiants Training in Your City!
2025 AMM Officiant Accelerator Tour: Wedding officiant training & networking seminars in NV, GA, WA, IL, and FL. Take your officiant business to the next lev...
374 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2024
Meet the Officiant Who Married the Brownstone Boys in a Brooklyn Block Party ...
Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!
381 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2024
This Wedding Planning Book Uses Numerology for a ‘Marriage by the Numbers’!
Use numerology to plan your wedding day with this unique wedding planning book! Unlock the magic of marriage numerology & set a date: ‘Marriage by the Numbers’