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Collage of photos, BORAH, Larry and Vero Bagby, The Sanderson Sisters, Pickering House in Salem

198 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025

AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...

Brides kiss at the end of a wedding ceremony with friends and family, photo of Officiant Wasson overlay

205 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2025

AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies p...

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207 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2025

Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. ...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Love drinking games at weddings? This ritual's for you!

245 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2025

This Polish Wedding Toast Predicts Who Wears the Pants in Your Marriage

Discover the Polish-inspired Vodka & Water Shot wedding toast: a fun game of chance that decides who's the boss of the marriage - or at least the wedding nig...

bride and groom smile and laugh as they break a traditional loaf of bread together

246 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2025

Breaking of the Bread: A Fun Wedding Ritual to Kick Off Your Reception

A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your we...

Money pinned to a bride's veil

255 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2025

Filipino Wedding Tradition Helps You Pay for Wedding With a Dance Party

Learn about the Filipino wedding money dance, a fun tradition where guests pin cash to the couple during a dance to show their support - and help cover costs...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

An Indian bride and groom sit together on the wedding day

743 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2024

6 Hindu Wedding Rituals You Might See at a Big Indian Ceremony

Learn about popular Hindu wedding traditions you might see during a Hindu Indian marriage celebration! Including the Varmala or Jaimala, Kanyadana (Giving Aw...

A priest lifts up his hands while holding a Bible, as the bride and groom lean in for kiss. A funny photo.

745 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2024

The Wedding’s First Kiss? That Was Between The Priest & The Groom…

Learn the chaste history of the wedding’s first kiss, the ‘Kiss of Peace’ blessing, given by an officiating Catholic Priest to a groom and then passed on to ...

A man in a Satan devil costume embraces a woman in a white dress.

749 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2024

Satanic Kidnapping and the Mysterious Origin of Bridesmaids

Why do bridesmaids have to wear ugly over-the-top dresses, and where did this wedding tradition originate? Learn about the mysterious history of the bridesma...

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Community Articles

Image shows the 2025 Officiant Accelerator tour stops and a photo of Officiant Jimmie Berguin speaking at a previous event

501 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2024

2025 Officiant Accelerator Schedule: Wedding Officiants Training in Your City!

2025 AMM Officiant Accelerator Tour: Wedding officiant training & networking seminars in NV, GA, WA, IL, and FL. Take your officiant business to the next lev...

Photo shows wedding officiant Lauren Hill holding a wedding script on the stoop of a NYC brownstone. In front of her are Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, holding hands.

521 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2024

Meet the Officiant Who Married the Brownstone Boys in a Brooklyn Block Party ...

Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!

Promotional image shows the cover of Marriage by the Numbers: Planning Your Wedding Using Numerology and the text "marriage by the numbers / Unlock the magic of your wedding day with Numerology!"

528 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2024

This Wedding Planning Book Uses Numerology for a ‘Marriage by the Numbers’!

Use numerology to plan your wedding day with this unique wedding planning book! Unlock the magic of marriage numerology & set a date: ‘Marriage by the Numbers’

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