Learn how to save a wedding ceremony when bad luck strikes! When a wedding officiant has to cancel at the last minute, it can feel like a wedding day disaster for everyone involved. But it doesn’t have to be: By planning ahead, arranging a back up, and keeping a couple’s best interests in mind.

Rep. James White wrote to the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, asking if private citizens have the right not to recognize same-sex marriages. This highlights the importance of online ordination in protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families, and the ongoing fight for marriage equality.

What would you do if a black bear crashed a wedding you were officiating? A funny TikTok video shows us what might happen... Wedding officiants, take note! And prepare for wedding day mishaps, disasters, and unexpected guests.

When a 134-year-old marriage certificate turned up in an Indiana Goodwill, a helpful stranger decided to return the special heirloom to the couple's family.

These Corpse Bride wedding vows always make us swoon! Read Victor’s vows from the Tim Burton animated classic, and learn how to add a unity candle ceremony to your own wedding ceremony.

Learn about the Wedding Officiant Registry in Delaware, the state’s ordained minister registration and licensing requirements, and how to legally marry people in Delaware.

Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and the symbolism of color.

Planning or officiating a goth wedding? Use these deliciously dark love poems and lyrics as unique wedding readings or inspiration for wedding vows, for a non traditional wedding ceremony.

Create a unique unity ceremony for your wedding by Burying the Bourbon! This fun tradition is a staple at Southern weddings, with a touch of superstition and a splash of whiskey for a memorable day. Learn about the meaning and history behind burying whiskey, and how to add the custom into a modern wedding ceremony script and toast.

They’re romantic, affordable, take less time to plan, and gather together your closest friends and family. A look at 10 intimate micro wedding ideas for small ceremony inspiration, from a backyard blast to personalized vows in a romantic restaurant, beach, or ghost town.

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

The wedding boom is here! Learn how to expand your wedding officiant business this season, including 6 tips on ceremony packages, wedding ceremony length, scheduling, getting better reviews, and more.

New scripts! These 2 Catholic wedding ceremony scripts offer a traditional and modern approach, for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with family and friends outside of the church. These original scripts include options for scripture readings, Catholic wedding songs, psalms, prayers, ring and vows exchange, and more. Written by AMM Minister Paul Tedesco.

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, bright floral patterns and flower designs, and more. A perfect wedding gift for newlyweds from a wedding officiant, friend, or relative.

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 Ministries’ City Pages will help you become an ordained minister, answer questions about licensing and registration, how to sign and file a marriage license, and more, plus tips for engaged couples on how to get married and find the best wedding officiant near you.

This simple wedding planning checklist and timeline will help you plan an unforgettable celebration, with a focus on the most important part of the day: the wedding ceremony! Includes when and how to choose a wedding officiant, when to apply for a marriage license, when to send out wedding invitations, choose a venue, vendors, and more.

How much does an officiant cost? Learn common rates and fees for different types of officiants and services, including local clergy and professional wedding officiants, and even what to pay a friend you ask to officiate. The price to hire an officiant varies based on type of ceremony, venue, location, travel costs, and if they attend a rehearsal ceremony.

Wedding planning books with a focus on the ceremony: These wedding guides make great gifts for a newly engaged couple, your favorite professional wedding officiant, or anyone who wants to officiate a wedding for the first time. These books include ideas for traditional and modern weddings, unique unity ceremonies, handfasting ceremonies, and more.