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An interracial couple, man and woman embrace outdoors in the sun on their wedding day

YESTERDAY | 5.7.2024

New Utah Marriage Law Protects Interracial Couples, In Effect This Month

A new law that protects the right to marry in Utah regardless of race, ethnicity, and national origin went into effect earlier this month, on May 1st, 2024. ...

Husband and wife embrace sweetly on the couch at home, husband holds a wrapped anniversary gift with a red bow for her.

2 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2024

The Best Anniversary Gift for Any Year, Whether It’s Your 1st or 50th

Looking for sweet wedding anniversary gift ideas? This unique vow renewal gift box is the perfect way to say ‘I’d marry you all over again!’ Pair it with a s...

A groom places a wedding ring on the bride's finger during an outdoor wedding ceremony, while the minister supports her hand. She is smiling and looking down at her hand.

5 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2024

What to Do With A Purity Ring During Your Wedding Ceremony

Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstine...

A couple hold hands as they enter city hall for a civil marriage ceremony

6 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2024

What is a Civil Marriage Ceremony? (Plus How to Find a Non-Religious Wedding ...

Learn the pros and cons of a civil marriage ceremony vs. a non-religious wedding ceremony, who officiates a civil ceremony, and advice on how to find a weddi...

Gloves of garlic placed on a white table next to a silver cross necklace

7 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2024

A Serbian Wedding Tradition Wards off Evil – And Vampires, Probably

Learn about an unusual Serbian wedding tradition and how to ward off bad luck on the day of the wedding ceremony! Plus links to more unique wedding superstit...

Young bride and groom pose on their wedding day, holding hands outdoors smiling at each other. The bride wears a white dress and leather jacket, and has pink hair. The groom is wearing a white dress shirt and has short hair and a tattoo.

8 DAYS AGO | 4.30.2024

Who Officiates an Atheist Wedding? 3 Types of Officiants for a Non-Religious ...

Who can perform an atheist wedding? You have options when choosing a non-religious wedding officiant! Consider these 3 types of officiants for a secular or a...

Happy newlyweds embrace after their wedding ceremony in a sunflower field in North Dakota

9 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in North Dakota to Officiate a W...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in North Dakota, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and ...

A promotional image for the renewal of vows package from AMM, showing the gift box and its contents, a floral and blue background, and the text, "Renew your wedding vows!" , Vow Renewal Package, and the AMM logo

13 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2024

New ‘We Still Do!’ Vow Renewal Package in the AMM Store!

Say 'We Still Do!' with AMM's vow renewal package. Asked to officiate a vow renewal? Want to surprise your spouse with a cute anniversary 'proposal'? This gi...

una novia arroja un ramo para que lo cojan sus amigos después de su boda en la playa

14 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2024

¿Cuánto Cuesta Ordenarse en Línea en Puerto Rico Para Oficiar una Boda?

Conozca cuánto cuesta convertirse en ministro ordenado en línea en Puerto Rico, si pagará más por el registro de ministro para oficiar una boda y cómo se com...

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Quinceanera dances with her friends during the quince anos party

15 DAYS AGO | 4.23.2024

Leading A Quinceañera Is A Lot Like Officiating a Wedding, With A Few Importa...

7 Tips for Officiating a Quinceañera for Professional Officiants: Officiant Yadira Richards offers advice for officiants & celebrants leading their first qui...

A young couple stands smiling for a photo after their civil wedding ceremony

16 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2024

Can You Get Married in Prison? Plus How to Find a Wedding Officiant While Inc...

Learn about the marriage process for prisoners, including tips on applying for your marriage license, scheduling a wedding ceremony or proxy marriage ceremon...

A young woman celebrates her quinceanera with family and friends

19 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2024

Asked to MC a Quinceañera? Professional Officiants Are In Demand For Sweet Fi...

Professional wedding officiants and celebrants are frequently asked to lead quinceañera celebrations. Learn why officiants are in demand for these 'sweet fif...

An Indian bride and groom sit together on the wedding day

20 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2024

6 Hindu Wedding Rituals You Might See at a Big Indian Ceremony

Learn about popular Hindu wedding traditions you might see during a Hindu Indian marriage celebration! Including the Varmala or Jaimala, Kanyadana (Giving Aw...

Promotional image showing three wedding officiants who will be speaking during upcoming online classes.

21 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2024

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Online Officiant Courses from AMM!

Join AMM and expert wedding officiants from around the country for an exciting continuing-education course! These free online training classes are open to al...

A priest lifts up his hands while holding a Bible, as the bride and groom lean in for kiss. A funny photo.

22 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2024

The Wedding’s First Kiss? That Was Between The Priest & The Groom…

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 ...

la novia y el novio se sonríen el día de la boda

23 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2024

¿Cuánto Cuesta Ordenarse en Línea en Nueva York Para Oficiar una Boda?

Conozca cuánto cuesta convertirse en ministro ordenado en línea en Nueva York, si pagará más por el registro de ministro para oficiar una boda y cómo se comp...

A groom reads his vows from a small vow booklet, as the bride listens, during an outdoor wedding ceremony

25 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2024

Atheist Wedding Vows: Sample Vows for a Non-Religious Marriage Ceremony

Sweet wedding vows for an atheist wedding or non-religious marriage ceremony, with 10 examples to mix and match to find the perfect wording for your celebrat...

A man in a Satan devil costume embraces a woman in a white dress.

26 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2024

Satanic Kidnapping and the Mysterious Origin of Bridesmaids

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 bridesma...

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