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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
207 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2026
Proposed Florida “Marriage Fraud” Law: What Immigrants & Wedding Officiants S...
Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.
210 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2026
If You Don't Have Sex After Your Wedding, Are You Married?
Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a weddi...
214 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2026
2D Weddings Are Trending: Marry a Fictional Character With Insight From a Jap...
Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the...
Ceremony Planning Articles
196 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2026
9 Best Wedding Venues in Orange County, CA, According to a Local Insider
Explore 9 incredible Orange County, CA, wedding venues, matched to your vibe and recommended by a local wedding officiant. Expert officiant Chris Dickens sha...
229 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2025
¿Qué edad hay que tener para casarse en cada estado?
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos ...
232 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2025
2026 Wedding Dates to Make Your PTO Go Farther With a 4-Day Weekend!
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to atte...
Religion and Rituals Articles
683 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2024
The Dos & Don’ts of Throwing Rice at Weddings
Everything you want to know about throwing rice at weddings, plus fun alternatives to rice to help you plan your own wedding ceremony.
746 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2024
Wedding Ideas to Honor Hera Goddess of Marriage
Plan a pagan wedding ceremony that honors Hera Goddess of Marriage and receive Hera’s blessing! 5 Pagan wedding ideas and traditions for the marriage rite.
753 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2024
11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism
A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.
Community Articles
488 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2025
Popular Places for Non Denominational Ordination Certificates Online
A helpful guide to decide where to get a non denominational ordination certificate online, comparing popular places to get ordained online free or for a smal...
490 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2025
How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister
Learn how to conduct an ordination service for new ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. Gather with friends, family members, your ...
495 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025
How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?
Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.