Each year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts conducts an audit of Wedding Officiant registrations, which means that we also must go through our ordination records and update the Secretary of the…
Marriage By An Internet-Ordained Minister – Is It Valid?
This article is actually more than a year old, but we think it’s important to put it out there again, mostly because there is still so much confusion about becoming…
How Do Tennessee’s New Officiant Laws Affect You?
The State of Tennessee, which has had some of the strictest laws regarding who can serve as a Marriage Officiant to perform wedding ceremonies in the state, will enact a…
Getting Ordained To Perform Marriage Ceremonies In Virginia
We’re often asked about getting ordained as a minister to officiate wedding ceremonies in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The short answer is: you can! The long answer is: you can,…
An Added Benefit: Minister’s Housing Allowance
In addition to the pride and joy you receive from serving as a minister, there is one more benefit that you can now take advantage of as part of your…
A Wedding Ceremony Cheat Sheet
This sample wedding ceremony script or “cheat sheet” is a simple, streamlined guide to performing a basic, standard marriage ceremony. It is also included in your ordination credentials packet, and…