Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes married Brittany Matthews in a stunning Maui beach wedding over the weekend. Plan your own dream destination wedding with these island inspired tips, whether you head to Hawaii or celebrate in your own backyard.

Writing your own vows? Learn how to write funny wedding vows with these five simple tips! Perfect for couples and wedding officiants writing humorous modern alternatives to traditional vows to create a one-of-a-kind custom wedding experience. We'll cover how to add memorable stories, sweet promises that bring a smile to your partner's face, and more.

Not sure what to do when someone asks you to officiate a wedding – and you don’t like them? Simple tools for wedding officiants to shift the mood, communicate better, and keep a positive professional attitude while working with friends, relatives, and client couples, even when there’s a personality clash.

Como pedirle a alguien que oficie tu ceremonia de bodas- 3 maneras creativas de pedirle a una amiga, amigo o familiar que lleve a cabo el matrimonio, de tal manera que se sientan apreciados y honrados de decir Si!. Además, información acerca de cómo ordenarse o investirse en línea.

3 modern examples of ghost marriage and the haunting history of marrying the dead, including posthumous marriage in China, France, and the Mormon Church here in the US. Learn about current traditions, including how a wedding with the deceased can create a family heir, unite spirit followers in the Celestial Kingdom, and more.

The Postal Service Reform Act was passed in Congress this week in a show of rare bipartisan support, and is on its way to President Biden to be signed into law. This is great news for small businesses and organizations, rural ministers and their communities, and everyone who relies on the USPS for essential mail service across the country.

See what’s next: Lawmakers in New York are once again considering legislation to designate lay individuals (non clergy) as one-day marriage officiants, authorized to perform marriages in the state. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previous S3652)

Make your virtual wedding ceremony unforgettable with these 5 creative unity ceremony ideas. Perfect for a live streamed wedding over Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or any other wedding streaming platform or service.

Curious how much it costs to get ordained and become a wedding officiant? Learn about free online ordination with American Marriage Ministries, how to purchase ministry credentials, government minister registration, and resources for training and supplies.

Rhode Island legislators consider abolishing common-law marriage with the introduction of House Bill H7900.

Some of our favorite celebrity wedding officiants who were ordained online and the lucky couples they married.

Learn how to plan and officiate a group wedding ceremony, also called a mass wedding or double wedding – including what to expect during the ceremony, what to say, how to handle multiple marriage licenses, choosing a date, networking with other vendors or venues, and how to promote and advertise your group wedding package.

Lawmakers in New Jersey introduced a bill to codify protections for interracial marriage rights in the state. The bill would amend the current statute to ensure all NJ marriage laws are read with race neutral intent. This bill was introduced by Rep. McKeon in response to the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade, raising concern around future protections for interracial, same-sex and LGBTQ+ marriages.

A quick and simple civil wedding ceremony script for a ceremony that’s short, heartfelt, and oh so sweet! This nonreligious wedding officiant script includes a warm welcome and invocation, declaration of intent, classic vows and rings exchange, and a simple pronouncement.

Looking for comprehensive wedding officiant training online? AMM’s new Professional Wedding Officiant Certification Course is self-directed, making it easy for busy adults to fit into any schedule. With videos, downloads, short quizzes, a business workbook, and more.

There's a new script in our library! This ‘Parent Officiating’ wedding script is the perfect fit for when a couple asks a mother, father, grandparent, or mentor to officiate their wedding ceremony. Use it as is, or personalize this sample officiant script with details from your life and love story, add a unity ceremony, then put it all together for a sweet, custom officiant speech that’s ready to go on your marriage day! Written by ordained AMM Minister Dan Henkel.

Get inspired by these sweet Irish wedding traditions, including the ancient Celtic Pagan handfasting ritual and a contemporary Irish wedding bell blessing! From decor to dancing, there are many lovely ways to incorporate traditional Irish wedding elements in your ceremony.

Learn the meaning of a love lock wedding ceremony, and what to say and do during this popular unity ritual! With a sample officiant script and variations for two locks, one lock with two keys, and multiple locks for blended families who want to include children in the ceremony.

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 officiants.

AMM Ministers share why the got ordained online and how solemnizing weddings has changed their lives.

Get ordained online with AMM to serve your community & practice your faith on your own terms. Become an ordained minister & learn about officiating a wedding!