3 essential phrases every wedding officiant should know while planning a ceremony as virtual weddings become more common. Learn the difference between virtual, Zoom, hybrid, and live streamed weddings, what the requirements are, and how to officiate each unique ceremony.

Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriage license, virtual marriage laws, the legal age to get married in your state, and more.

Plan and officiate a stunning sequel wedding, second wedding ceremony, or vow renewal with inspiration from 5 celebrity couples and pro tips for officiants. Star-powered style from Dolly and Carl, Viola and Julius, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Justin and Hailey, and Priyanka and Nick.

Clark County launched a new website for engaged couples and marriage officiants planning a wedding in Las Vegas, with links to an online marriage license application, wedding officiant registration form, vow renewal certificate, proof of marriage, and more. The redesign celebrates 5 million marriage licenses in the 'Wedding Capital of the World.'

A step-by-step guide to getting married in North Dakota - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your North Dakota marriage license.

A simple wedding ceremony script for an older couple getting married later in life. Perfect for non traditional couples, and first, second, or third marriages, looking for something romantic with a touch of humor.

Can you wear black to a wedding? The answer is – Maybe. Learn when it’s appropriate to wear black to a wedding ceremony and when you should avoid it, including what to wear as the wedding officiant, a wedding attendant, and guest.

Planning a cheese themed wedding? Use these 3 simple tips to incorporate your favorite cheeses into your wedding ceremony, from choosing a wedding venue, to adding flavor to the ceremony script, with examples of cheese puns, wedding vows, and creative ideas for your unity ceremony and cake.

Metaverse weddings offer engaged couples a unique way to honor deceased loved ones through the use of virtual avatars. As virtual, augmented, and mixed reality wedding ceremonies become more mainstream, holograms, super-imposed digital photographs, and other technology can inspire new, modern rituals to remember ancestors and relatives who have died.

Inspiration from real weddings to help you plan a metaverse wedding or vow renewal, or a virtual commitment ceremony in your favorite video game. 5 one-of-a-kind creative ceremony examples from the Metaverse, Second Life, and Animal Crossing.

Need the perfect gift for your wedding officiant? Looking for a way to say thank you that won't break the bank? These 3 ideas are creative, easy, and free ways to show your appreciation.

Learn how to start a website for your wedding officiant business or update your existing site, with helpful tips for what to include and a review of the easiest web building and hosting platforms with free and affordable options.

Learn about efforts to protect same-sex marriage rights, the upcoming Senate vote on the Respect for Marriage Act 2022, the history of marriage equality in the U.S., and how online ordination plays an important role in non-traditional, LGBTQ+ and interracial weddings.

Learn about changes to Oklahoma marriage laws: Wedding officiants no longer need to file minister credentials with the court clerk to officiate a wedding ceremony but must certify their ordination on the license, marriage license expiration and return period extended to 30 days, and more.

A Muppet personality quiz for wedding officiants, based on how you officiate a wedding ceremony! Do couples see you as a Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, Fozzie, or Beaker? Are you a lovable Grouch in disguise? 10 simple questions will answer the question, "Which Muppet Am I?," when it comes to planning and officiating a ceremony!

Getting married, but not sure who can officiate your wedding if you’re someplace other than the courthouse or a church? Who officiates a wedding held at home, in a public park, or in a private wedding venue? Learn who your options are when choosing a wedding officiant, including hiring a professional or asking a friend or relative to get ordained to marry you!

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Wyoming - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Wyoming marriage license.

Use this sample wedding officiant contract to help define your business terms of service. This vendor contract template includes details about who the agreement is between, the types of services, an example of cost breakdown and deposit requirements, who purchases and returns the marriage license, cancellation policy and more!

Crowds showed up in Memphis Tennessee to get ordained before Tennessee's new marriage law goes into effect.

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

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