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A bride signs the marriage license as the groom watches.

1386 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2022

Can you use a marriage license in another state?

Learn where and how to apply for a marriage license to get married in another state. Click now to start planning your dream destination wedding, plus tips fo...

American Marriage Ministries Passes One Million Ministers Ordained Online

1387 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2022

American Marriage Ministries Passes One Million Ministers Ordained Online

It's official: American Marriage Ministries has ordained over one million ministers! AMM's free online ordination is open to people of all faiths and backgro...

NJ DCR launches initiative to protect marriage equality after 5 towns violate marriage license laws

1391 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2022

NJ DCR launches initiative to protect marriage equality after 5 towns violate...

N.J. Attorney General announces Division on Civil Rights Marriage Equality enforcement initiative to protect the rights of same-sex, nonbinary, and other LGB...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

An outdoor wedding, two brides exchange rings with the help of their officiant

1289 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2023

How to Officiate a Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony

Asked to officiate a same-sex wedding ceremony for the first time? Looking for a same-sex wedding ceremony script, or for what to say during the pronouncemen...

Close up photo of two grooms holding red paper cut out hearts during their Valentine's Day wedding ceremony.

1293 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2023

The Sweetest Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony Scripts & Vows

Five incredibly romantic wedding ceremony scripts that are perfect for a Valentine's Day wedding or elopement, or a meant-to-be ceremony any time of year. Th...

How to Get Married in Connecticut - Planning a Wedding in the Constitution State

1294 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2023

How to Get Married in Connecticut - Planning a Wedding in the Constitution State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Connecticut - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, pl...

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The Balkanization of Southern Christianity, Jackson TN

2606 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

2607 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

2615 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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