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Inside Frankie Grande & Hale Leon’s Surprise Star Wars Wedding

Inside Frankie Grande & Hale Leon’s Surprise Star Wars Wedding

From galactic glamor to sexy lightsabers and themed costumes: Celebrity wedding inspiration from Frankie Grande and Hale Leon surprise Star Wars Wedding Ceremony, hosted May the 4th (be with you) in Boca Raton, Florida.

Wedding ceremony on a SEPTA train! Would you perform this wedding?

Wedding ceremony on a SEPTA train! Would you perform this wedding?

A Philadelphia couple got married aboard a moving SEPTA train with the help of a resourceful wedding officiant and 50 happy guests, before celebrating with a brass band for their first dance at Suburban Station. Would you perform this wedding ceremony?

New survey shows most couples don’t want a wedding, so how do wedding officiants serve them best?

New survey shows most couples don’t want a wedding, so how do wedding officiants serve them best?

Attention wedding officiants: Surprising survey reveals most couples want to sign a marriage license without a wedding ceremony, prefer fewer guests and a small ceremony, and are uncomfortable taking vows in front of a crowd. We unpack these results and more, in the American Marriage Ministries Spring 2022 Couples Survey.

3 Pablo Neruda Love Poems for a Romantic Wedding Ceremony

3 Pablo Neruda Love Poems for a Romantic Wedding Ceremony

Looking for short, romantic wedding readings? These 3 love poems are a sweet addition to any wedding ceremony script or wedding vows, by poet Pablo Neruda in Spanish and translated English. Great for non religious, bilingual, or alternative weddings, and more!

What will Britney Spears & Sam Asghari’s Secret Wedding Look Like?

What will Britney Spears & Sam Asghari’s Secret Wedding Look Like?

We predict what Britney Spears and Sam Asghari secret wedding will look like, including who the pair will ask to officiate their ceremony, and give you tips on how to plan your own secret elopement!

What overturning Roe v Wade could mean for Marriage Equality

What overturning Roe v Wade could mean for Marriage Equality

A look at how a SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade threatens marriage equality and could lead to state bans on interracial marriage and same sex marriage rights. And how AMM Ministers can take loving action in their communities to protect the rights of others.

How to Get Married in Nebraska - Planning a Wedding in The Cornhusker State

How to Get Married in Nebraska - Planning a Wedding in The Cornhusker State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Nebraska - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Nebraska marriage license.

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Listen to Full Wedding Ceremony Scripts on AMM’s SoundCloud

Listen to a professional wedding officiant perform our most popular wedding ceremony scripts, and practice your own personal delivery style before the wedding day! Your favorite American Marriage Ministries wedding scripts, including a simple Christian script, handfasting script, vow renewal, and more, are now available in an accessible audio format at AMM Audio Articles on SoundCloud.

Plan Your Entire Wedding at Target (For Less Money Than Your Last Vacation)

Plan Your Entire Wedding at Target (For Less Money Than Your Last Vacation)

Want a hassle-free wedding on a budget? We’ll show you how to plan one at Target for under $1800 for the perfect backyard ceremony and party! We cover all the supplies you'll need, from rings to flowers, decorations, cocktails, cake, and more.

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30 Buddhist Quotes on Love & Happiness for Your Wedding Ceremony Script

Include these Buddhist quotes on love, marriage, friendship, and happiness in your wedding ceremony script as a special wedding reading or prayer, or as part of your wedding vows. Perfect for a Buddhist wedding, or a spiritual or interfaith ceremony – add inspiration from Buddhism to your wedding day with these popular quotes and sayings.

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a sign & go marriage ceremony, also called a ‘marriage license signing,’ ‘signature service,’ or ‘signing only’ ceremony. These simple ceremonies are perfect for couples who want to get married by an officiant without a traditional wedding or elopement celebration.

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How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)

Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for after the wedding. For couples and wedding officiants!

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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

News Articles

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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! The temporary location is operated near Carousel 5 in Terminal 1 baggage claim by the Clark County Clerk, to make it easier for out of town couples to elope on this romantic holiday wedding date. Learn how to start the license pre-application process, how much a NV marriage license costs, and more.

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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 do!' to love and marriage on February 14th. Learn about mass wedding ceremonies happening near you for inspiration, and read our tips on how to officiate your own large ceremony.

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

Learn about proposed marriage legislation around the country, including important amendments to same-sex marriage bans, interracial marriage laws, the minimum age to marry, who can legally solemnize marriage and officiate weddings, covenant marriage licenses, common law marriage, remote / virtual marriage services, penalties for refusing marriage services to LGBTQ+ couples, remarriage, marriage waiting periods, and more.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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What to Say & Do During a Hands Blessing Wedding Ceremony

A simple, nonreligious hand blessing ceremony script. This blessing is easy to combine with another unity ritual, such as a handfasting or palm reading, to create a personalized and unique ceremony. This variation on a traditional 'Blessing of the Hands' reading includes mindfulness elements, advice for the future, and ends with a popular Irish wedding blessing.

10 Wedding Reminders For Real Couples From an Officiant’s Perspective

10 Wedding Reminders For Real Couples From an Officiant’s Perspective

REAL wedding advice for couples from professional wedding officiant Jody Serey! This candid advice is for anyone planning a wedding, to keep your marriage ceremony on track, on budget, stress free, drama free, fun, and everything you want it to be.

You Don’t Have to Choose Between Planning a Wedding & Buying a House

You Don’t Have to Choose Between Planning a Wedding & Buying a House

This advice will help you get married for less money and without going into debt! You don't have to plan an expensive wedding ceremony or reception to have a good time. Check out these popular resources on how to plan an intimate, inexpensive, memorable, and fun wedding ceremony, including how to find an officiant you can afford.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On

Finding Inspiration in Self-Isolation: How to Keep Calm and Officiate On

How to help yourself and others in the role of wedding officiant in the midst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis

Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they thought...

Wedding Ceremony in a Graveyard? We asked our ministers and couples what they thought...

If you are planning to have your wedding in a cemetery, these tips will help you create an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life (and death).

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

American Marriage Ministries on Your I Do Crew! Podcast

American Marriage Ministries joins the Your I Do Crew! Podcast to discuss AMM's role in online ordination, what's going on with online ordination in Tennessee, our valuable officiant, and to be inclusive of the LGBTQ community

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