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Bride and groom smile and pose for the camera with their hands held out to show off their wedding rings

1330 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2022

New Script! 'Opposites Attract' Theme Wedding Ceremony Script

We've added a fun new officiant script to AMM's free wedding ceremony scripts library! This script celebrates when 'opposites attract' in love and marriage, ...

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

1337 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2022

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

Lawmakers in New Jersey introduced a bill to codify protections for interracial marriage rights in the state. The bill would amend the current statute to ens...

New script! Quick & Simple Civil Wedding Ceremony Script

1338 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2022

New script! Quick & Simple Civil Wedding Ceremony Script

A quick and simple civil wedding ceremony script for a ceremony that’s short, heartfelt, and oh so sweet! This nonreligious wedding officiant script includes...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Parent Officiates Your Ceremony

1240 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...

5 Irish Wedding Traditions for an Inspired Ceremony

1243 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...

What to Say (and Do) During a Love Lock Unity Ceremony

1244 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...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

A photo taken during AMM's in person ordination tour in Tennessee, shows a line of people at a desk where AMM staff are completing the ordination process.

2461 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

Meet AMM Minister Raquel - Someone JUST Like You

2469 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

The AMM Officiant Who STOLE the Show

2471 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2019

The AMM Officiant Who STOLE the Show

Tips for wearing and caring for your AMM wedding officiant stole

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