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Collage of photos, BORAH, Larry and Vero Bagby, The Sanderson Sisters, Pickering House in Salem

156 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025

AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...

Brides kiss at the end of a wedding ceremony with friends and family, photo of Officiant Wasson overlay

163 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2025

AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies p...

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165 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2025

Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. ...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A beautiful fall wedding outdoors, friends smiling laughing

198 DAYS AGO | 9.3.2025

7 Fall Wedding Trends You'll Love, From an Expert Planner

Discover the top Fall 2025 wedding trends from expert planner Lisa VanHorton, including intentional spending, silk florals, unique venues, smaller guest list...

Love drinking games at weddings? This ritual's for you!

203 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2025

This Polish Wedding Toast Predicts Who Wears the Pants in Your Marriage

Discover the Polish-inspired Vodka & Water Shot wedding toast: a fun game of chance that decides who's the boss of the marriage - or at least the wedding nig...

bride and groom smile and laugh as they break a traditional loaf of bread together

204 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2025

Breaking of the Bread: A Fun Wedding Ritual to Kick Off Your Reception

A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your we...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

Antique dotprinted photo of paintings: Nun, a nun holds up a cross to ward off intruders at a convent, a dramatic antique painting

610 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.

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686 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024

What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony

Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...

Gloves of garlic placed on a white table next to a silver cross necklace

688 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...

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Community Articles

A colorful wedding in the woods, with lots of different guests smiling and happy, standing around the brides.

380 DAYS AGO | 3.5.2025

New Wedding Script! A Spiritual Wedding Ceremony Honoring Divine Love

We added a new spiritual wedding script to our library ✓ Click to read what makes this officiant wording special for your spiritual but not religious wedding...

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388 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2025

Learn How to Officiate Multicultural & Interfaith Weddings with This Online C...

Learn to officiate interfaith & multicultural weddings with AMM’s expert-led online course. Gain confidence as a wedding officiant and wedding traditions fro...

Image shows the 2025 Officiant Accelerator tour stops and a photo of Officiant Jimmie Berguin speaking at a previous event

459 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...

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