A Valentine's Day wedding and vow renewal event in Atlantic City, NJ, at the Absecon Lighthouse included a 171 foot climb and 228 stairs, reminding us that wedding officiants should always wear comfortable shoes to the ceremony. Especially with unique venues and unexpected terrain like this!

Want to write a creative wedding pronouncement, but aren’t sure what wording to use? Let these 10 alternatives inspire you, from funny to formal examples, gender neutral to bilingual, and more. The best ways for a wedding officiant to say, “I now pronounce you married!”

Las Bodas continuadas están de moda! Usa este sencillo guión para oficiar la segunda ceremonia de una pareja una vez que las restricciones de COVID-19 sean levantadas y los recintos permitan el aforo total. Se incluye un enlace a nuestra biblioteca de Guiones de Boda completos.

Rev. Shelton Fabre, the next leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, has a history of speaking out against racism, and against same-sex marriage.

Valentine’s Day wedding ideas to inspire an authentic ceremony, with suggestions for creative wedding readings and a romantic wedding ceremony script.

What comes in the AMM Minister Ordination Package? A review of everything included in your ordination package, including your letter of good standing and ordination certificate, to help you decide which package to order, and why you’d want to.

House Republicans in Virginia just voted down a bill to amend the state's Constitution that would have removed a defunct ban against same-sex marriage and codified marriage equality at the state level. ( HJ 582 , SJ 5 )

This Celtic blessing by Irish poet and priest, John O’Donohue, is a beautiful way to honor a lost loved one during a funeral or memorial service, or on the anniversary of their death.

If you’re trying to find the best wedding officiant for your ceremony, or want to become a professional officiant yourself, take note: Here are 5 questions every great marriage officiant should ask during a first meeting or early planning session.

An emerging trend in blockchain metaverse weddings has industry pros and wedding officiants wondering whether it’s legal to officiate these virtual ceremonies. Here’s what we know so far.

Learn how to perform a baby blessing with this simple outline and sample script, including examples of rituals to include in your blessing ceremony – from symbolic herbs and flowers, to incense and smudging, to prayers and readings.

Curious how America’s most romantic holiday got its start? AMM takes a look back at the bloody and uncertain history of Valentine’s Day, from pagans, Popes, and poets, to Hallmark, roses, and romantic proposals!

The rumors are true: Celebrity couple Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are secretly married! Learn how to plan a romantic secret wedding like theirs by following a few simple steps, including finding a private wedding officiant, applying for a confidential marriage license, and other useful advice.

Candace Cameron Bure made headlines this week for comments against same-sex marriage, telling The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that Great American Family media network plans to keep 'traditional marriage at the core' of its Christmas movies. Read our take on the actor's interview, the exclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and queer families from holiday films, and Hallmark Channel's first gay Christmas movie.

Learn about the Supreme Court Obergefell v Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S., the history of marriage equality in all 50 states, and the role of online ordination in ensuring all couples, including LGBTQ+ couples, can choose an inclusive wedding officiant.

In search of a unique wedding venue? Let this list of 10 unusual and unique places to get married inspire you, including weddings in a cemetery, a pirate ship, a cave, an aquarium, a medical museum, an airport, and more! You'll also find links to our free wedding ceremony scripts and advice on how to have a friend get ordained online to officiate your ceremony... for a truly original wedding celebration!

How old do you have to be to officiate a wedding ceremony for friends and family members, or to work as a professional marriage officiant? Learn the minimum age requirement to officiate a wedding in each state, along with other important information about performing marriage.

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

How to market yourself, build your portfolio and gain exposure as a wedding officiant

These 5 tips for first time wedding officiants will make you a hero on the wedding day! Click to see advice from a professional officiant on what to bring to the ceremony.

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