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New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

1270 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2022

New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

We’ve added new marriage certificate and vow renewal certificate designs to our store! Choose from a selection of green and gold nature themed certificates, ...

These City Guides tell you how to officiate a wedding in popular locations across the U.S. – and we’re adding more every day!

1278 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2022

These City Guides tell you how to officiate a wedding in popular locations ac...

Learn how to officiate a wedding in popular destination cities around the U.S., from Chicago, to LA and NYC, to your own hometown! American Marriage Ministri...

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

1282 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...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

Bride and groom jump off a decorated wall, photo taken from below, with a blue sky and clouds above them

1159 DAYS AGO | 11.28.2022

3 Things to Know Before Having a ‘Just Us’ Wedding Ceremony

'Just us weddings' are sweet, simple, and oh so romantic. Just remember these 3 things to make sure your ceremony is legal, including if you can marry withou...

What to Wear to Officiate a Winter Wedding

1161 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2022

What to Wear to Officiate a Winter Wedding

Asked to officiate a winter wedding? Learn what clothes to wear as a wedding officiant during a winter wedding ceremony, depending on the couple and the type...

Bride and groom pose outdoors in their wedding attire in front of a clear lake and snow capped mountain

1162 DAYS AGO | 11.25.2022

How to Get Married in Colorado - Planning a Wedding in The Centennial State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Colorado - including how to find a wedding officiant, information about self-uniting weddi...

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Religion and Rituals Articles

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Professional Advice: IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon  on Performing Ceremonies for Hire

2494 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2019

Professional Advice: IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon on Performing Cere...

IAPWO President Rev. Laura C. Cannon gives advice for professional officiants, and first time officiants looking to get into the industry.

Look Mom, We’re Famous! A Throwback to AMM’s Television Appearances

2542 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2019

Look Mom, We’re Famous! A Throwback to AMM’s Television Appearances

A roundup of AMM's ministers being features on national television last year.

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2552 DAYS AGO | 2.4.2019

AMM and IAPWO Announce Partnership to Promote Best Practices for Officiants

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) and the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) have agreed to work together to educate first...

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