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Bride and groom smile and pose for the camera with their hands held out to show off their wedding rings

1090 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2022

New Script! 'Opposites Attract' Theme Wedding Ceremony Script

We've added a fun new officiant script to AMM's free wedding ceremony scripts library! This script celebrates when 'opposites attract' in love and marriage, ...

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

1097 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2022

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

Lawmakers in New Jersey introduced a bill to codify protections for interracial marriage rights in the state. The bill would amend the current statute to ens...

New script! Quick & Simple Civil Wedding Ceremony Script

1098 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2022

New script! Quick & Simple Civil Wedding Ceremony Script

A quick and simple civil wedding ceremony script for a ceremony that’s short, heartfelt, and oh so sweet! This nonreligious wedding officiant script includes...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

1010 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2023

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Massachusetts - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, ...

A man officiates a wedding ceremony on an Amtrak train while guests watch.

1012 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2023

10 Unusual & Unique Places to Get Married in the U.S.

In search of a unique wedding venue? Let this list of 10 unusual and unique places to get married inspire you, including weddings in a cemetery, a pirate shi...

A groom and bride walk away from the camera, side by side with their arms around each other in a colorful room, with friends and family standing to either side.

1020 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2023

How Old Do You Have To Be To Officiate A Wedding?

How old do you have to be to officiate a wedding ceremony for friends and family members, or to work as a professional marriage officiant? Learn the minimum ...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

Wedding ceremonies are a public investment in the couple’s partnership. Why ceremonies matter more than ever!

2013 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2020

Wedding ceremonies are a public investment in the couple’s partnership. Why c...

Wedding ceremonies are important because they allow the guests to create an emotional investment in the couple's marriage and relationship. Public ceremonies...

A person faces away from the camera wearing a rainbow flag over their shoulders and a black baseball cap with a rainbow embroidered emblem that says 'Equality' in white letters.

2022 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2020

Why honoring and supporting Pride Month is more important than ever

This year’s Pride underscores the prejudice and discrimination that runs rampant in our nation – and why it’s more important than ever that we stand together...

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 700,000th minister today!

2028 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2020

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 700,000th minister today!

American Marriage Ministries just ordained minister number 700,000 as more Americans get ordained online to officiate weddings for friends and family during ...

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