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2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

1314 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2022

2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

New scripts! These 2 Catholic wedding ceremony scripts offer a traditional and modern approach, for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with family and f...

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

1315 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!

1323 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...

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Ceremony Planning Articles

How to Get Married in California - Planning a Wedding in The Golden State

1203 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2022

How to Get Married in California - Planning a Wedding in The Golden State

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

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1204 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

1206 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...

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

2587 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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2597 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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2650 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2018

New York Times Features American Marriage Ministries in Article about Online ...

The New York Times featured American Marriage Ministries in a story about becoming an ordained minister online to officiate a wedding.

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