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July 2022 Marriage Legislation Roundup: Proposed & Passed legislation impacting weddings and marriage laws in your state

1228 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2022

July 2022 Marriage Legislation Roundup: Proposed & Passed legislation impacti...

A look at important proposed and recently passed marriage legislation in states across the U.S., including bills to end child marriage, codify same-sex and i...

A groom and bride stand side by side at the entrance to a majestic forest on their wedding day. They look very small compared to the towering trees, filled with green and yellow leaves, lit in the sunlight. The photo is taken from behind, showing the view as they walk into marriage together.

1229 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2022

New Script! A Forest Themed Elopement Ceremony with Ring Warming Unity Ritual

New forest theme wedding script! Ideal for nature lovers who plan to marry in an outdoor elopement or wedding ceremony, in a forest or woodland setting, in a...

From Volunteer Marriage Commissioner to AMM Minister: How a San Francisco wedding officiant found her calling during COVID

1231 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2022

From Volunteer Marriage Commissioner to AMM Minister: How a San Francisco wed...

AMM Minister Dyanna Volek got her start marrying people as a volunteer Marriage Commissioner at San Francisco City Hall. But when COVID caused shutdowns and ...

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Dos novios se toman de la mano durante la ceremonia de la boda mientras el oficiante de la boda sonríe y sostiene el guión de la boda.

1100 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2022

12 preguntas que debe hacerle a su oficiante de bodas antes de firmar un cont...

Hágale al oficiante de su boda estas importantes preguntas para asegurarse de que ha encontrado a la mejor persona para oficiar su ceremonia. Antes de firmar...

A groom and bride pose in a funny way in front of a green wall to celebrate their marriage day

1101 DAYS AGO | 12.2.2022

5 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Ceremony

Choose one of these fun and affordable alternatives to a traditional wedding ceremony, including eloping, a sign and go marriage license signing ceremony, a ...

How to Have a ‘Friends Only’ Wedding Ceremony - No Family Invited

1102 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2022

How to Have a ‘Friends Only’ Wedding Ceremony - No Family Invited

Not inviting family to your wedding? No problem! Here’s how to have a fun friends only wedding ceremony. Choose the right friend to serve as wedding offician...

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The Balkanization of Southern Christianity, Jackson TN

2359 DAYS AGO | 6.23.2019

The Balkanization of Southern Christianity, Jackson TN

Tennessee's new marriage law discriminates against thousands of small informal churches. We visited Jackson to talk to ministers and offer in-person ordinati...

Tennessee Ordination Tour Updates: Clarksville TN

2360 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2019

Tennessee Ordination Tour Updates: Clarksville TN

American Marriage Ministries visited Clarksville Tennessee to provide in-person ordinations for ministers affected by the new marriage law.

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2368 DAYS AGO | 6.14.2019

American Marriage Ministries Incorporated in Tennessee as a Non-Profit Corp.

American Marriage Ministries is now incorporated in Tennessee as a non-profit corporation to ensure recognition of our ministers.

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