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Stop shaming this bride and her Chicken Officiant, ok?

1207 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2022

Stop shaming this bride and her Chicken Officiant, ok?

Let's call it the 'Chicken Officiant Controversy' : Two creative newlyweds are being criticized on social media for having their wedding ceremony performed b...

Cardi B & Offset are latest celebrities to plan sequel wedding ceremony

1208 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2022

Cardi B & Offset are latest celebrities to plan sequel wedding ceremony

Cardi B and Offset are getting married, AGAIN! The couple just announced plans to hold a second wedding ceremony, commonly called a sequel wedding or vow ren...

300 couples gather for group vow renewal ceremony in Chicago

1209 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2022

300 couples gather for group vow renewal ceremony in Chicago

300 couples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in a large group vow renewal ceremony in Chicago this weekend at Holy Name Cathedral. Read about this j...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

A Simple Wedding Planning Checklist & Timeline for Busy Couples

1120 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2022

A Simple Wedding Planning Checklist & Timeline for Busy Couples

This simple wedding planning checklist and timeline will help you plan an unforgettable celebration, with a focus on the most important part of the day: the ...

Bride and groom stand at the altar with a wedding officiant while friends and family watch. Small wedding ceremony

1123 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2022

How Much Does a Wedding Officiant Cost? (& Should You Tip Them?)

How much does an officiant cost? Learn common rates and fees for different types of officiants and services, including local clergy and professional wedding ...

These Wedding Planning Books Make Great Gifts

1124 DAYS AGO | 12.15.2022

These Wedding Planning Books Make Great Gifts

Wedding planning books with a focus on the ceremony: These wedding guides make great gifts for a newly engaged couple, your favorite professional wedding off...

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Making it Click: 4 Ways An Officiant Can Make the Wedding Photographer’s Life Easier

2362 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2019

Making it Click: 4 Ways An Officiant Can Make the Wedding Photographer’s Life...

Four ways an officiant can work best as a team with the photographer on the wedding day

Being a Team Player: 4 Things Any Officiant Can Do to Help the Other Professionals Shine

2369 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2019

Being a Team Player: 4 Things Any Officiant Can Do to Help the Other Professi...

How to be an all-star wedding officiant and a team player, with tips from AMM Minister and professional officiant Matt McMurphy on how to work with photograp...

Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 1: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Exposure as an Officiant

2376 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2019

Putting Yourself Out There, Pt. 1: How to Build Your Portfolio and Gain Expos...

How to market yourself, build your portfolio and gain exposure as a wedding officiant

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