Learn about the differences between American Ministries and American Marriage Ministries (AMM), and about online ordination to become a minister to perform marriage for friends and family.

Learn how to write your own wedding vows using the Five Love Languages : Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, and Physical Touch. With examples and sample scripts for your wedding ceremony script! This creative approach shows you how to create original, moving vows that will speak to the heart.

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

Learn about a new civil license to solemnize marriage in Hawaii, get access to current Hawaii marriage laws, and read how ministers ordained online through American Marriage Ministries can register to become wedding officiants in the state.

Learn about upcoming changes to Chicago and Illinois marriage license requirements and online weddings, as Executive Orders issued during the coronavirus COVID 19 crisis expire. (E.O. 2020-36 ; NO. 34 ; 2021-28 ; NO. 93 )

As online weddings become a regular part of the industry landscape and metaverse conversation trends, some couples wonder if they can legally get married in a video game wedding. AMM explains state requirements for holding a remote video-conference ceremony and more.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala married Asser Malik this week. See photos from the couple’s wedding and learn about the Muslim Nikah (nikkah) ceremony and Islamic marriage contracts.

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

We’ll help you decide whether ‘we do’ or ‘I do’ wedding vows are best for your ceremony and define the declaration of intent, with examples of what to say for you and your wedding officiant when writing a personal wedding script.

Unique seasonal unity ceremony ideas to bring warmth, light, and joy to your winter wedding ceremony -- from candle lighting and love letters to a cheerful wine or cider toast.

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

Kristen Stewart just asked Guy Fieri to officiate her wedding to fiancee Dylan Meyers, and the Mayor of Flavortown said yes.

We’ll see you at Wedding MBA 2022! The team from American Marriage Ministries is attending this year’s November Wedding Pro Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, which gathers together wedding officiants, planners, and other professionals and vendors from all over the world. We'll be sponsoring the Officiant track and a fun meet and greet afterwards. Join us!

This original wedding ceremony script the popular African American wedding tradition of ‘jumping the broom’, a traditional exchange of wedding vows and rings, sweet words on marriage and new beginnings, an explanation of the symbolism and meaning behind the wedding broom ritual, and more. Written by ordained AMM Minister Raquel Solomon.

A caterer in Texas saved the wedding day when he served as a backup wedding officiant. Read why Patrick Joubert of bbq favorite Jube’s Smokehouse in Fort Worth reminds us that every wedding professional should get ordained to officiate weddings!

A sweet memorial ceremony script with sample wording for a bubble release or flower floating ceremony, written by AMM Minister Michelle Rojas. This sample speech is a great eco-friendly alternative to a traditional memorial balloon release, to capture the memory of the deceased and bring friends and family closer together. It includes a simple welcome, a heartfelt eulogy speech, a moment of remembrance, a bubble release / flower floating ceremony, and a sweet conclusion.

Creative vow ideas for your vow renewal ceremony! Choose from 10 vow examples to renew your marriage commitment, celebrate a wedding anniversary, marriage renewal, or second wedding ceremony. Use these sample vows as-is or as inspiration when writing your own vows, whether they be short and sweet, funny, child or family oriented, or romantic and heartfelt. Plus links to free full length vow renewal scripts.

Remember the one with Monica and Chandler’s wedding? Celebrate your marriage with romantic wedding vows inspired by your favorite Friends episode! Plus the full length funny wedding ceremony script, with quotes from Ross and wedding officiant Joey Tribiani to capture that classic 90s style.