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News Articles
1124 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2022
NJ DCR launches initiative to protect marriage equality after 5 towns violate...
N.J. Attorney General announces Division on Civil Rights Marriage Equality enforcement initiative to protect the rights of same-sex, nonbinary, and other LGB...
1127 DAYS AGO | 10.17.2022
Remote marriage licenses now available in Tarrant County, TX
Learn about recent changes to the marriage license application process in Tarrant County, Texas! Couples in Fort Worth, Arlington, and other cities and munic...
1145 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2022
Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary
Meet 'Ordinary' Margaret Hall, an AMM-ordained minister and wedding officiant, and proud owner of The Matchbox Drive Thru -- an inclusive Vegas-themed weddin...
Ceremony Planning Articles
1046 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2023
AMM’s Most Popular New Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2022
A look at the most popular wedding ceremony scripts published in the free AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library this year! These original scripts were written ...
1047 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2023
AMM’s Most Popular Articles of 2022: Current Wedding Trends and Classic Content
A look at the most popular wedding articles published on the AMM American Weddings blog this year! From current wedding trends, to creative and simple ways t...
1048 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2023
Funny Alternatives to “Until Death Do Us Part” for Your Wedding Ceremony
Add some humor to your wedding ceremony script with these fun alternatives to "until death do us part." Perfect for couples who love to laugh together, nerds...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
2194 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2019
How Online Ordination Facilitates Marriage Equality in Rural America
Online ordination allows non traditional couples to find ministers that wont discriminate against them but some lawmakers are trying to change that
2202 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2019
Meet AMM Minister Raquel - Someone JUST Like You
It's important to stay connected to AMM's community through the wedding ceremony planning process, and how to register as an officiant in New York City
2204 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2019
The AMM Officiant Who STOLE the Show
Tips for wearing and caring for your AMM wedding officiant stole