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News Articles
YESTERDAY | 5.17.2024
Wedding Officiants, Do You Have a ‘Perfect Record’ for Marriages?
Following the announcement of The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner's divorce from Theresa Nist (S1), wedding officiant Susan Noles joked that the couple's split ...
2 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2024
Forget black-tie! Wedding guest wears giant robot costume to cosplayer nuptials
Wedding guest Kuroboshi wears a Mobile Suit Gundam cosplay costume to the wedding afterparty of two Japanese cosplayers, Ryuryu and Ruby.
5 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2024
Your Hawaii marriage license appointment is available online… in about 88 years
Learn about updates to Hawaii marriage laws that make it possible for couples to meet with a marriage license agent remotely using online services. Once appr...
Ceremony Planning Articles
15 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...
16 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...
17 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...
Religion and Rituals Articles
15 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...
17 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...
30 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...
Community Articles
8 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2024
Pastry Chef Officiates Epic Gay Wedding In a Cave, And It’s Just As Cool As I...
Meet AMM Minister & first-time Officiant Tonette Lawson, aka Chef Toni of Tesserts, and read about the epic queer wedding in a cave she officiated for daught...
12 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...
31 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...