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News Articles
1097 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2022
New TN legislation proposes an alternate form of marriage, attempts to side-s...
Lawmakers in Tennessee introduced legislation that would create an alternate form of marriage restricted to ‘one man and one woman’ and eliminate the minimum...
1099 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2022
NY is one step closer to approving one-day wedding officiants
One-day marriage officiant designation is one step closer in New York as Senate Bill 729A heads back to the Assembly for review. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previ...
1101 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2022
Indiana Senator says states should be able to ban interracial marriage, remin...
Indiana Senator Mike Braun says Supreme Court should not have voted down interracial marriage bans in Loving v Virginia, in a stark reminder that the fight f...
Ceremony Planning Articles
909 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2022
Don’t forget the 5 most important wedding ceremony supplies…
In the frenzy to send out your save the date invites, set up your wedding registry, and put deposits down on all your favorite vendors, don't forget the five...
910 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2022
How do I find a wedding officiant near me? The secret to finding the perfect ...
Finding the perfect wedding officiant for your marriage ceremony is important! You want an officiant who's responsible, fun, affordable, and that understands...
914 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2022
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Unity Ceremonies
Learn about popular unity ceremony ideas for your wedding ceremony, as well as when a unity ceremony usually takes place during the ceremony, what these trad...
Religion and Rituals Articles
Community Articles
2167 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2019
How I Fell in Love with Weddings by Planning My Own
Guest contributor Matt McMurphy writes about how his own wedding inspired him to become a professional officiant.
2196 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2019
Professional Advice: IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon on Performing Cere...
IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon gives advice for professional officiants, and first time officiants looking to get into the industry.
2244 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2019
Look Mom, We’re Famous! A Throwback to AMM’s Television Appearances
A roundup of AMM's ministers being features on national television last year.