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Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary

1309 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2022

Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary

Meet 'Ordinary' Margaret Hall, an AMM-ordained minister and wedding officiant, and proud owner of The Matchbox Drive Thru -- an inclusive Vegas-themed weddin...

These compostable wedding rings gave us a fun ceremony idea…

1310 DAYS AGO | 9.28.2022

These compostable wedding rings gave us a fun ceremony idea…

We love eco-friendly weddings and vow renewal ceremonies! So naturally, we were inspired by news of a unique line of compostable rings created by environment...

Wedding Inspiration from TODAY’s Jill Martin & Erik Brooks’ New York Public Library Celebration

1312 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2022

Wedding Inspiration from TODAY’s Jill Martin & Erik Brooks’ New York Public L...

TODAY contributor Jill Martin married financier Erik Brooks during an epic wedding ceremony at the New York Public Library earlier this month, and released p...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Older couple sit on the beach, the woman embracing the man from behind as they look ahead, toward the ocean. She wears a white lace gown and he wears a white shirt and tan pants for their vow renewal ceremony.

1218 DAYS AGO | 12.29.2022

10 Sweet Vow Examples for Your Vow Renewal Ceremony

Creative vow ideas for your vow renewal ceremony! Choose from 10 vow examples to renew your marriage commitment, celebrate a wedding anniversary, marriage re...

Monica and Chandler’s Wedding Vows & Ceremony Script from the Friends Episode We Can’t Forget

1219 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2022

Monica and Chandler’s Wedding Vows & Ceremony Script from the Friends Episode...

Remember the one with Monica and Chandler’s wedding? Celebrate your marriage with romantic wedding vows inspired by your favorite Friends episode! Plus the f...

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1226 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2022

Creative ‘Declaration of Intent’ Wording for Your Wedding Ceremony

Want to write a creative wedding ceremony script, but aren’t sure what wording to use for the declaration of intent? Let these 6 alternatives inspire you, fr...

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The Balkanization of Southern Christianity, Jackson TN

2503 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

2504 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.

Tennessee State Seal

2512 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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