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Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
News Articles
1078 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2022
It’s easier to get a marriage license in Vermont than ever before!
Beginning July 1, 2022, Vermont couples will be able to purchase a marriage license anywhere in the state regardless of their county of residence. House Bill...
1090 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2022
A big win for same-sex marriage rights in the Winnebago Tribe!
A queer two-spirit TikTok activist helped overturn a same-sex marriage ban passed by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s Tribal Council this week, with the hel...
1097 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022
AMM’s Pro Officiant Certification Course: You only get one shot to deliver a ...
American Marriage Ministries' Professional Officiant Certification Course offers comprehensive training for first time wedding officiants and industry vetera...
Ceremony Planning Articles
906 DAYS AGO | 10.14.2022
How to get married TO someone you love, BY someone you love
It's easy for a friend or relative to officiate your wedding! So why not get married to someone you love, by someone you love? Having a loved one serve as we...
907 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2022
“I need a wedding venue near me, fast!” The secret to finding the perfect loc...
Find the perfect wedding venue fast with this simple advice! The best location for your marriage ceremony may be even closer than you think, as close as your...
908 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2022
How to Get Married in Mississippi - Planning a Wedding in The Magnolia State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Mississippi - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, pl...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
2134 DAYS AGO | 6.4.2019
Are you affected by the new Tennessee Marriage Law?
Are you a MINISTER/WEDDING ...
2145 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2019
4 Incredible Ceremonies Officiated By Friends and Family
Every year, more Americans choose friends and family members to officiate weddings, here are there stories.
2154 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2019
How I Unexpectedly Became a Wedding Officiant... and Loved Every Moment of It
Professional wedding officiant Matt McMurphy shares how he first was asked to perform a wedding for friends, and how that turned into a meaningful career.