Kickstart Your Officiating Career TODAY!

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Kickstart Your Officiating Career TODAY! ☆

Intro to Officiating: Performing Your First Wedding!

Officiants Online FREE Weekly Class for Beginners!

Just got ordained and want to learn the ins-and-outs of officiating a wedding ceremony? Take AMM's Officiants Online Class for beginners and nail your first wedding!

Each class will be taught by a wedding industry expert, featuring a 25-30 minute presentation, followed by a chance for you to ask questions. It's just like being back at school, but more fun!

Each course follows the same topic and structure—however, the exact content varies by instructor and their particular officiant style! Take one class as a standalone course, or register for multiple sessions (hey, it's free!) to learn from each of our legendary instructors!

Our Intro to Officiating Class is currently in it’s off-season and will resume in early 2026 for more scheduled quarters of this class through-out the year. Be sure to check back for updates or subscribe to our NEWSLETTER to be alerted of when our next classes are scheduled!

Meet our Expert Speakers:

  • Liz Rae

    of Liz Rae & Co.

    Liz comes with a background of public speaking and writing in addition to her decade of experience as a professional wedding officiant and business owner. She founded Liz Rae and Co. back in 2014 and has since officiated hundreds of weddings over multiple continents and performed ceremonies in several languages.

    Learn more about Liz, and her company, Liz Rae & Co. HERE!

    Dates of Instruction: Liz will instruct 8/12, 9/9, and the 10/14 sessions!

  • Cherise Klosner

    of Another One Ties The Knot

    Cherise is the passionate owner and lead officiant of "Another One Ties The Knot." Cherise discovered her calling in the world of wedding officiating in 2018 when she officiated her very first ceremony. From that moment on, she fell in love with the art of storytelling and its power to unite couples in love.

    Learn more about Cherise and Another One Ties the Knot HERE!

    Dates of Instruction: Cherise will instruct the 8/19 session!

  • Eric Hunt

    of Myrtle Beach Wedding Officiants

    Eric is a distinguished wedding officiant with over 18 years of experience in the industry. As Owner/Operator of Myrtle Beach Wedding Officiant, Eric also leads two additional brands, Charleston Wedding Officiant and Carolina Wedding Officiants—overseeing a diverse team of officiants serving couples throughout the Carolinas and beyond.

    Learn more about Eric and Myrtle Beach Wedding Officiant HERE!

    Dates of Instruction: Eric will instruct the 8/26, 9/23, and 10/28 sessions!

  • Christopher Shelley

    of Illuminating Ceremonies

    Since 2011, Chris has been using his theatrical training and performing experience to captivate wedding guests. Chris is a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant and author of the book Best. Ceremony. Ever., (The Countryman Press/W.W. Norton).

    Chris has officiated weddings on The Rachael Ray Show several times, and has also presided over the occasional memorial service, including one at the U.N. for a beloved diplomat, and one for Joan Rivers' dog. He’s from New York City, where he is on the board of the New York Chapter of the National Speakers Association.

    Learn more about Chris and Illuminating Ceremonies HERE!

    Dates of Instruction: Chris will instruct the 9/2 session!

  • Kathy Vass

    of Ever After Ceremonies

    In her first life, Kathy Vass was a professional graphic designer working in promotions and marketing agencies. Burnt out and ready for a big change, she always wanted to work in the wedding industry. With a great love for stories and storytelling her journey finally led her to a big light bulb to become an officiant.

    She discovered American Marriage Ministries in 2017, became ordained — on her 40th birthday — and immersed herself in all things related to wedding ceremonies. She officiated her first few ceremonies in 2018 and fell in love with this new calling!

    Learn more about Kathy and Ever After Ceremonies HERE!

    Dates of Instruction: Kathy will instruct the 9/16, 9/30, and the 10/7 sessions!