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1123 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2021

When Pagans Wed: Modern Paganism & the Wedding Ritual
Taken from above, this photo shows wedding themed cards for an engagement announcement or 'save the date' cards. There is a pink card with gold lettering that says 'always & forever,' and one with a large jeweled engagement ring.

1125 DAYS AGO | 4.10.2021

7 Ultimate Engagement Gifts To Make a Couple’s Wedding Planning a Breeze

1126 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2021

Want to get inside the heads (and hearts) of modern couples? 5 book recommendations for the enterprising wedding officiant

1127 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2021

Pagan Wedding Altars : An Illustrated Look at a Year and a Day Altar

1128 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021

A queer Tennessee Minister talks about the importance of online ordination, and the state’s discriminatory new law

1128 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021

Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms

1129 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2021

Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained ministers rolls on

1130 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021

Permits for Oregon beach weddings on hold until July

1130 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021

New Gallup poll shows church membership is down dramatically -- And we know why

1132 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2021

Are Group Weddings still happening? They are, despite -- or maybe because of -- the pandemic.

1133 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2021

Apply for your marriage license online in Bucks County, PA

1134 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2021

The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

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News Articles

Photo of wedding officiant Todd Harding standing with a bride he married in a large group wedding ceremony. They are joined by someone wearing a sweet heart costume

829 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2022

Valentine’s Day Group Wedding in Sweetheart City delivers Big Feels, in Bulk!

Elope at the Loveland Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal! This romantic event is a highlight of Sweetheart City Colorado's holiday season. ...

832 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2022

Legislation Roundup: Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2022

Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriag...

834 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2022

Clark County Launches New Website for Las Vegas Weddings and Marriage Officiants

Clark County launched a new website for engaged couples and marriage officiants planning a wedding in Las Vegas, with links to an online marriage license app...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A groom and bride stand side by side at the entrance to a majestic forest on their wedding day. They look very small compared to the towering trees, filled with green and yellow leaves, lit in the sunlight. The photo is taken from behind, showing the view as they walk into marriage together.

652 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2022

New Script! A Forest Themed Elopement Ceremony with Ring Warming Unity Ritual

New forest theme wedding script! Ideal for nature lovers who plan to marry in an outdoor elopement or wedding ceremony, in a forest or woodland setting, in a...

653 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2022

Eastern Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Symbolism

Learn about unique Eastern Orthodox wedding traditions and the meaning of these ancient symbolic rituals, with a detailed description of the traditional Orth...

657 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2022

How to Get Married in Arizona - Planning a Wedding in The Grand Canyon State

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

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

Two young people stand in colorful rainbow colored clothing outdoors, holding up their minister credentials following an in-person ordination event held by American Marriage Ministries in Tennessee. They are smiling and posing for the camera.

1780 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2019

Crowds Grow at Memphis TN In-Person Ordination

Crowds showed up in Memphis Tennessee to get ordained before Tennessee's new marriage law goes into effect.

1782 DAYS AGO | 6.23.2019

The Balkanization of Southern Christianity, Jackson TN

Tennessee's new marriage law discriminates against thousands of small informal churches. We visited Jackson to talk to ministers and offer in-person ordinati...

1783 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2019

Tennessee Ordination Tour Updates: Clarksville TN

American Marriage Ministries visited Clarksville Tennessee to provide in-person ordinations for ministers affected by the new marriage law.

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