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1099 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2023
Valentine’s Wedding In Vegas? Get a Marriage License At The Airport!
A pop-up marriage license office is open at Henry Reid International Airport LAS, just outside Las Vegas, from now until Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2023...
1112 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...
1113 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...
Ceremony Planning Articles
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1057 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2023
A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Parent Officiates Your Ceremony
There's a new script in our library! This ‘Parent Officiating’ wedding script is the perfect fit for when a couple asks a mother, father, grandparent, or men...
1060 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...
1061 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...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
2070 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...
2079 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...
2085 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 ...