Include one of these 14 Italian wedding traditions and superstitions in your marriage ceremony or reception! From warding off the evil eye and other superstitions, to choosing flowers for the procession, the order of the recession, tossing the garter, and what to look forward to at the reception - for wedding officiants and couples planning an Italian American celebration.

Introducing our newest ceremony planning guide! A creative ‘how-to’ book that explores ancient Pagan traditions, the marriage rite, and how to add the magic of handfasting into modern wedding and commitment ceremonies. Rooted in history and accompanied by colorful illustrations, detailed instructions, sample wedding ceremony scripts, Pagan holidays to help you choose a date, a lucky lunar guide, the meaning of colors, tips for writing your own vows, and much more!

California votes on extending online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments through January 2024, as legislators send Assembly Bill 583 to Gov Newsom for review. AB583

Pope Francis speaks out again against blessing same-sex marriages within the Catholic Church.

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

There's a new product in the AMM store! These sleek, high-quality custom wood frames protect and display your ordination certificate and minister credentials, or showcase a commemorative wedding certificate, handfasting, or commitment ceremony certificate to create a thoughtful gift!

Learn the legal age to get married in each state & territory, with links to marriage laws for child marriage, such as requiring parental consent, court approval & more. How old you have to be to get married in your state? Read on.

Learn how to write your own wedding vows using this simple three question template. Perfect for wedding officiants writing a personalized ceremony script, and couples who want meaningful custom marriage vows.

Learn how long a moment of silence lasts during a wedding ceremony, when to add one, and what to say before and after. A ‘how to’ for couples and officiants on remembrance ceremonies and honoring lost loved ones.

Practical tips for wedding officiants to create safe (and fun!) ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic as the delta variant surge continues, including a clause for your contract, safety plans, and simple precautions, with advice from AMM Minister Daniela VillaRamos of Once Upon a Vow.

Make sure your wedding vows and ceremony script pop by adding a few lyrics from these 1960s classic songs. Perfect for a vintage, retro, hippie, or bohemian themed wedding.

Couples in New York sometimes wait weeks for a virtual appointment to get a marriage license during the COVID pandemic. Mayor de Blasio says it’s time for the City Clerk’s Office to fully reopen - despite a rise in cases caused by the delta variant.

A district court in Israel has ruled that the Interior Ministry must recognize and honor online civil marriage, including those performed through the virtual wedding service in Utah County, Utah.

With a fully online marriage portal, virtual wedding ceremony options for U.S. and international couples, and digital marriage licenses stored using blockchain technology, Utah County is ahead of the marriage-meets-technology curve.

New wedding script! A sweet nondenominational Christian wedding ceremony outline with a Bible reading from Corinthians, a moving invocation on the power of love and God’s care, a sweet ring and vow exchange, and a heartfelt marriage prayer. Perfect for religious couples planning a formal or informal ceremony with a focus on commitment, family, and faith.

A fun New Year’s Eve Wedding Ceremony Script with a wine box unity ceremony, love letters, sweet resolutions for your marriage, a special seasonal reading of Rachel Bright’s love poem, "You Are The Bubbles," confetti toss, and more! Use this wedding officiant script as is, or personalize with your own NYE traditions.

Hágale al oficiante de su boda estas importantes preguntas para asegurarse de que ha encontrado a la mejor persona para oficiar su ceremonia. Antes de firmar un contrato, pregunte por la disponibilidad, la capacidad legal y la ordenación, cuánto costará su servicio, los honorarios adicionales, si asistirá a un ensayo o escribirá un guión personalizado para la ceremonia, y mucho más.

Choose one of these fun and affordable alternatives to a traditional wedding ceremony, including eloping, a sign and go marriage license signing ceremony, a second wedding ceremony, vow renewal, or delayed reception party, and more! Perfect for non-traditional couples, couples with kids, asking a friend to officiate, and anyone who wants a unique and original marriage ceremony.