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CLose up photo of bride groom and wedding guests holding glasses of champagne for a toast after the wedding ceremony

1102 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2023

Would you officiate a Valentine’s Day group wedding with hundreds of couples?

Attn wedding officiants: Group weddings are an exciting part of Valentine's Day celebrations all around the country, as hundreds of couples gather to say 'We...

Close up photo shows a judge's gavel and two gold wedding bands to symbolize changes to marriage law

1103 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2023

Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in Your State: January 2023 Legislation Rou...

Learn about proposed marriage legislation around the country, including important amendments to same-sex marriage bans, interracial marriage laws, the minimu...

New wedding script! Unity Puzzle Wedding Ceremony Script

1115 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2023

New wedding script! Unity Puzzle Wedding Ceremony Script

This unique wedding ceremony includes a unity puzzle ceremony, with the perfect wording for your wedding officiant to say to capture the sweet symbolize and ...

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5 Irish Wedding Traditions for an Inspired Ceremony

1050 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2023

5 Irish Wedding Traditions for an Inspired Ceremony

Get inspired by these sweet Irish wedding traditions, including the ancient Celtic Pagan handfasting ritual and a contemporary Irish wedding bell blessing! F...

What to Say (and Do) During a Love Lock Unity Ceremony

1051 DAYS AGO | 3.16.2023

What to Say (and Do) During a Love Lock Unity Ceremony

Learn the meaning of a love lock wedding ceremony, and what to say and do during this popular unity ritual! With a sample officiant script and variations for...

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

1052 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2023

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

Most couples need help writing their personal wedding vows, toast, or speech, but is a chatbot like ChatGPT or GPT-3 the right choice for inspiration? AMM te...

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

2060 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.

2069 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!

2075 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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