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Recent Articles

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Mistake on Your Wedding Invitations? 8 Ways to Save the Day

Find a mistake on your wedding invites? Don’t panic! Here are 8 practical ways to fix a typo on wedding invitations, from quick DIY corrections to reprints, digital wedding invites, and more.

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How to Fill out a Colorado Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step instructions for filling out a marriage certificate in Colorado. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and self-uniting couples, plus tips from the CO County Clerk Office.

Los novios se besan en la ceremonia de boda.

¿Qué hace un oficiante de bodas después de la ceremonia nupcial?

¿Le han pedido que oficie la boda de un amigo o familiar, pero no está seguro de cuáles son sus responsabilidades como oficiante una vez finalizada la ceremonia? Aprenda más sobre cómo firmar y completar una licencia de matrimonio, devolverla, obtener opiniones de parejas para iniciar o expandir un negocio, ¡y mucho más!

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The Ultimate Wedding Vows Guide: All Our Vow Resources in One Place!

Your all-in-one wedding vows guide, with expert tips, vow examples, and FAQs. Write your own wedding vows, explore real sample vows, and plan the perfect vow exchange!

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Viking Wedding Vows: Traditional & Modern Ways to Say SKAL! To Love

Traditional and modern Viking wedding vows for your ceremony, including 'marriage of equals' blood oath, family participation, spiritual / Norse pagan blessings, wedding swords exchange, and more. Start planning today!

Un hombre permanece de pie en el agua sonriendo después de su bautismo. Viste una camisa oscura y el agua le llega hasta la cintura.

Qué ponerse (y qué no ponerse) para un bautizo

¡Aprenda cómo vestir para un bautismo (como invitado, para realizar un bautismo o al ser bautizado) y cómo no vestir!

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12 Wedding Day Mantras for Worriers & People Pleasers

12 quotes & mantras for your wedding day! Advice for worries and people pleasers for a joyful celebration that centers your love.

Un ministro no confesional realiza una ceremonia de boda para dos novias en un hermoso día al aire libre.

Sitios populares para obtener certificados de ordenación no denominacional en línea

Una guía útil para decidir dónde obtener un certificado de ordenación no denominacional en línea, comparando lugares populares para ordenarse en línea gratis o por una pequeña tarifa.

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How to Fill out an Idaho Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Idaho marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from an ID County Recorder office.

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Officiant Accelerator is in LA on April 15th! What (& WHO!) to Expect at This Exciting Event

A fun wedding officiant training and networking seminar is headed to Los Angeles! This event features presentations and demos from professional officiants, with expert advice on how to become a professional officiant, connect with couples, market your services, and deliver a memorable ceremony.

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Are Zendaya & Tom Holland Married? How the Secret Wedding Could Have Happened

Wait, did Zendaya and Tom Holland get married? Here's how the secret wedding could have happened, and more info about California's confidential marriage license.

Un oficiante de bodas observa felizmente cómo una novia firma el certificado de matrimonio y el novio observa, después de una ceremonia de boda al aire libre.

¿Cómo se compara una licencia de oficiante de matrimonio de 1 día con la ordenación en línea?

Compare el costo y la legalidad estatal de las opciones de oficiante de matrimonio de un día con la ordenación en línea gratuita de American Marriage Ministries.

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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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2026’s Most Reliable Wedding Venues: Why Experts Love These Local Favorites

Start planning with this list of pro-approved reliable wedding venues for 2026! Recommended by wedding officiants & vendors, these top-rated venues are trusted by professionals for a seamless, stress-free wedding day in a beautiful setting.

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Will New Limits Be Placed on Utah’s Online Marriage Ceremonies in 2026?

Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could affect couples in Utah and worldwide. (1stSub SB110 / Sen. Weiler)

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How Will Marriage Laws Change in 2026? Legislation to Watch

2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license applications and fees, and wedding officiant laws.

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Ceremony Planning Articles

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Mistake on Your Wedding Invitations? 8 Ways to Save the Day

Find a mistake on your wedding invites? Don’t panic! Here are 8 practical ways to fix a typo on wedding invitations, from quick DIY corrections to reprints, digital wedding invites, and more.

bride and groom smile, embrace on wedding day by altar

12 Wedding Day Mantras for Worriers & People Pleasers

12 quotes & mantras for your wedding day! Advice for worries and people pleasers for a joyful celebration that centers your love.

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Celebrate a Traditional “Honey Moon” with a Month of Mead and Romance

Celebrate your honeymoon the traditional way with nightly honey mead, intimate moments, and tips to keep the sparks flying all month long. This Pagan wedding tradition is perfect for modern couples, with easy nonalcoholic options and a low-effect approach that works for any budget.

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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11 Famous Women in Religion From Cults to Catholicism

A list of famous women in religion from the first woman priest to a female cult leader! Plus a look at women’s ordination and denominations that ordain women.

A groom places a wedding ring on the bride's finger during an outdoor wedding ceremony, while the minister supports her hand. She is smiling and looking down at her hand.

What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony

Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstinence on the wedding day. Advice for Christian couples, with tips on how to ask your wedding officiant for guidance.

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A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably

Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstitions and customs from around the world.

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Community Articles

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AMM's Officiant Accelerator Comes to Seattle May 2025!

AMM's fun & informative wedding officiant training visits the PNW! Click now to get your tickets for Officiant Accelerator: Seattle on May 20, 2025!

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Popular Places for Non Denominational Ordination Certificates Online

A helpful guide to decide where to get a non denominational ordination certificate online, comparing popular places to get ordained online free or for a small fee.

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How to Conduct an Ordination Service for a New AMM Minister

Learn how to conduct an ordination service for new ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. Gather with friends, family members, your congregation & community to honor your new role as marriage officiant!

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