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Finally! A Wedding Officiant Training Course That’s Fully Online

1288 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2022

Finally! A Wedding Officiant Training Course That’s Fully Online

Looking for comprehensive wedding officiant training online? AMM’s new Professional Wedding Officiant Certification Course is self-directed, making it easy f...

Proposed legislation in Virginia and Texas would protect same-sex marriage in 2023

1290 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2022

Proposed legislation in Virginia and Texas would protect same-sex marriage in...

Lawmakers in Virginia and Texas propose new legislation in 2023 to protect LGBTQ+ couples and families by repealing same-sex marriage bans from the states’ c...

Wyoming lawmakers might raise the legal age to marry in 2023

1290 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2022

Wyoming lawmakers might raise the legal age to marry in 2023

Pre-filed legislation in Wyoming could raise the legal age of consent to marry to 18 years old in 2023, with exceptions for 16 and 17 year olds with permissi...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A groom and bride walk away from the camera, side by side with their arms around each other in a colorful room, with friends and family standing to either side.

1206 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2023

How Old Do You Have To Be To Officiate A Wedding?

How old do you have to be to officiate a wedding ceremony for friends and family members, or to work as a professional marriage officiant? Learn the minimum ...

How to Get Married in Pennsylvania - Planning a Wedding in The Keystone State

1209 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2023

How to Get Married in Pennsylvania - Planning a Wedding in The Keystone State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Pennsylvania - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, p...

Groom and bride pose for photos on the wedding day, happy and laughing together outside in the sun

1210 DAYS AGO | 2.24.2023

Wedding Ceremony Outline & Order : Understanding the Parts of a Wedding Ceremony

Our simple wedding ceremony outline explains the parts of the wedding ceremony, in order from start to finish! This template includes the wedding officiant’s...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Community Articles

 Asked to Officiate: Your Guide to Performing Marriage

2425 DAYS AGO | 10.28.2019

Asked to Officiate: Your Guide to Performing Marriage

From writing personalized vows to planning and officiating weddings, Asked to Officiate empowers you to conduct an authentic, meaningful, and memorable cerem...

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministries)

2429 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2019

Why Every Wedding Planner Should Get Ordained (With American Marriage Ministr...

every wedding professional should get ordained with American Marriage Ministries because you never know when the minister will get sick, or lost, or back out...

New Feature Announcement: The Wedding Wall

2477 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2019

New Feature Announcement: The Wedding Wall

AMM's Wedding Wall is the only place on the internet dedicated to sharing and browsing wedding ceremonies, featuring pictures, scripts, and tips from other o...

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