There are only a couple of things that a wedding officiant must include during a civil marriage ceremony for the service to be legal…
One of those things is called the ‘Declaration of Intent.’
This ‘declaration’ is when the couple formally ‘declares’ their intention to marry in front of their officiant and witnesses, hence the …
Thinking of going somewhere a little more sunny, or snowy, or green to tie the knot? Here’s what you need to know:
If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding somewhere in the U.S., there’s one very important thing you should know…
You must apply for your marriage license in the state or county where you plan to get married.
That’s …
A unity candle lighting ceremony makes even a simple and inexpensive wedding feel special.
Even better, it’s easy for a wedding officiant to guide a couple through this straightforward ritual, even if it’s their first time officiating a wedding. Still at that stage of the process. Learn how to become a wedding officiant by getting ordained online by American Marriage …
Don’t stress about writing your wedding ceremony, here’s an easy way to crush it on the big day!
You’ve been looking for a wedding ceremony script that’s impossible to mess up, right?
Something simple, sweet, heartfelt, and easy to read?
A script that won’t trip you up with big words or complicated readings on the day of the wedding?
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Music is a gift, and it’s an essential part of a wedding. It releases feel-good hormones in the brain, which makes people happy. It has a lasting effect that is perhaps the element that guests will remember the most. But not every kind of musical style or song fits this type of occasion. That’s why you should be careful in …
Losing someone is one of the most hurtful moments in the course of life, especially if the person was very close to their heart. In these pressing circumstances, the deceased’s family needs to organize everything for a funeral despite that heavy burden of loss. If you are to lead something like this, there are some essentials that you must be …
Do you want to personalize your wedding with a symbolic touch? If yes, then this blog is going to be incredibly helpful to you! When it comes to the wedding ceremony, you would want to indulge in a handfasting that is just as fascinating as it sounds. This act is a promise which unites the couple while their hands are …
As decades pass we are seeing weddings being more inclusive of both partner’s wishes. Some trends are emerging, others are fastly fading, yet what is more surprising is that some strong traditions are being changed, especially in 2021. Such is the tradition of walking down the aisle – but this time, brides are doing it alone instead of being escorted! …
Did you know that you can become ordained to be an official wedding officiant, online, right now – all for free? It might sound too good to be true, but it’s not at all. Thanks to American Marriage Ministries, becoming ordained is easier and more achievable than ever.
Folks get ordained for lot’s of reasons. But for most, they become …
Our friends over at American Marriage Ministries have gotten a lot of questions from couples asking about Alabama’s new marriage license requirements. Specifically, folks are wondering about a new rule passed into law last year that seems to eliminate the role of the wedding officiant!?
The good news is that Alabama’s new marriage process is more of a bureaucratic measure, …