AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1732 articles and counting!
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. Over 1732 articles and counting!
Learn simple definitions and concepts of the AI & 2D wedding trend, including the meaning of fictosexual, AI companions, oshi, waifu, and more.
Learn about a new "marriage fraud" law being considered in Florida: 2026 FL HB485 / S1316.
¡Explore los mejores lugares para bodas en Florida Central para todos los presupuestos! Los consejos del videógrafo local Rob Chiola revelan graneros encantadores, elegantes fincas y lugares originales que le encantarán cerca de Orlando, Daytona Beach y la región circundante.
Do you have to have sex after the wedding to be married? Take a closer look at the laws and myths behind marriage consummation, and what really makes a wedding legally valid in the US.
Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the world. We talked to a planner specializing in symbolic 'fictosexual' marriages to learn more!
Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, and offbeat spots you'll love near Orlando, Daytona Beach, and the surrounding region.
¡Cómo anunciar una boda sin conexión para oficiantes! 7 ejemplos de guiones para incluir en los anuncios de comienzo/limpieza del oficiante para avisar a los invitados "¡No usar teléfonos!" durante la ceremonia. Elija un texto directo, dulce, divertido o informal, o mencione al fotógrafo profesional de bodas.
Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a PA marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from Pennsylvania clerk's offices!
What’s the average engagement ring size, and what happens if you get it wrong? Discover 'fit tips,' how to find your partner's ring size in secret, types of rings that can't be resized, the typical cost to resize an engagement ring, and more.
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos como el consentimiento paterno, la aprobación judicial y más. ¿Qué edad debe tener para casarse en su estado? Siga leyendo.
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to attend, cuts down on costs, and keeps the celebration going longer for everyone.
Need a creative way to propose? Edit yourself into a movie to create a romantic proposal scene! From hiring a professional animator, to DIY video edits or a custom proposal movie trailer, use these tips to plan the perfect engagement idea!
Una sencilla lista de verificación para una boda fugaz: cuándo solicitar una licencia de matrimonio, encontrar un oficiante, hacer la lista de invitados, elegir el lugar de la boda y mucho más. ¡Escaparse es fácil con una lista de todo lo necesario para preparar la ceremonia!
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Want to marry a fictional character? Called "2D Weddings," marrying an F/O from tv, movies, video games, and other media is trending in Japan, and around the world. We talked to a planner specializing in symbolic 'fictosexual' marriages to learn more!
Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, and offbeat spots you'll love near Orlando, Daytona Beach, and the surrounding region.
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to attend, cuts down on costs, and keeps the celebration going longer for everyone.
Descubre la edad legal para casarse en cada estado y territorio, con enlaces a las leyes matrimoniales sobre el matrimonio infantil, que incluyen requisitos como el consentimiento paterno, la aprobación judicial y más. ¿Qué edad debe tener para casarse en su estado? Siga leyendo.
Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to attend, cuts down on costs, and keeps the celebration going longer for everyone.
A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the most unique, affordable, and beautiful wedding destinations in the US!
Learn about popular Hindu wedding traditions you might see during a Hindu Indian marriage celebration! Including the Varmala or Jaimala, Kanyadana (Giving Away the Bride), Panigrahana (Holding Hands By The Fire), Saptapadi and The Pheras (Circling The Fire), and Sindoor or Kumkum (Red Hair Partings)
Learn the chaste history of the wedding’s first kiss, the ‘Kiss of Peace’ blessing, given by an officiating Catholic Priest to a groom and then passed on to the bride. The religious origin of ‘You may now kiss the bride!’
Why do bridesmaids have to wear ugly over-the-top dresses, and where did this wedding tradition originate? Learn about the mysterious history of the bridesmaid, including stories of Satanic kidnapping, attacks from rival clans, and Biblical servants.
Learn to officiate interfaith & multicultural weddings with AMM’s expert-led online course. Gain confidence as a wedding officiant and wedding traditions from around the world!
2025 AMM Officiant Accelerator Tour: Wedding officiant training & networking seminars in NV, GA, WA, IL, and FL. Take your officiant business to the next level and make lasting connections.
Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!
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