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1057 DAYS AGO | 6.7.2022
Can you marry an inanimate object? How about an animal, color, AI, robot, or ...
We’ve seen the stories but… Is it legal to marry an inanimate object? What about an animal or pet, color, robot, AI, or fictional character? They say that lo...
1069 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2022
New! We Added American Samoa Marriage Laws to Our Library
See current American Samoa Marriage Laws for wedding officiants and engaged couples in the American Marriage Ministries marriage laws library, and learn who ...
1071 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2022
AMM Minister Raquel Solomon Proves You Can Do Anything You Set Your Heart To
AMM interviews Minister Raquel Solomon about her success as a professional wedding officiant, notary, and course instructor. Raquel has been featured in Forb...
Ceremony Planning Articles
903 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2022
A Simple Guide to Nikah Traditions & Muslim Wedding Words
A simple introduction to popular Nikah traditions and words you're likely to hear when planning or attending a Muslim wedding ceremony for the first time, in...
904 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2022
Muslim Wedding Vows Inspired by Quran Verses on Love & Marriage
5 examples of Muslim wedding vows inspired by quotes from the Quran about love and marriage to use in a modern Nikah ceremony or interfaith Muslim wedding ce...
907 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2022
Can’t Afford a Wedding? How to Get Married for (Almost) Free
How to have a free wedding, or almost free! If you can't afford a wedding, consider these alternatives for a free wedding officiant, free wedding venue, and ...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
2074 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2019
America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!
Get ordained online with AMM to serve your community & practice your faith on your own terms. Become an ordained minister & learn about officiating a wedding!
2077 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2019
Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 2: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Expos...
How to network, give and get referrals, build relationships, and promote yourself as a wedding officiant
2104 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2019
Making it Click: 4 Ways An Officiant Can Make the Wedding Photographer’s Life...
Four ways an officiant can work best as a team with the photographer on the wedding day