Articles by Jessica Levey

1245 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1245 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

Los novios firman la licencia de matrimonio en una boda al aire libre con la ayuda de su oficiante de bodas.

252 DAYS AGO | 5.22.2025

¿Se Puede Casar sin Certificado de Matrimonio? ¿Qué Pasa si lo Pierde o lo O...

¡Ay! Olvido o perdió su licencia de matrimonio, ¿ahora qué? Haga para leer las reglas sobre bodas sin licencia, los períodos de espera, las fechas de vencimi...

groom speaks his vows to the bride as the wedding officiant watches during outdoor wedding

254 DAYS AGO | 5.20.2025

When to Hire Your Wedding Officiant: Timing & Checklist

Use this checklist to hire a wedding officiant right on time, for a low-stress wedding day that’s fun, affordable, and authentically you! Our best advice on ...

Bride and groom stand in a field of Texas Hill Country bluebonnets

255 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2025

Dripping Springs Will Continue Reign as ‘Wedding Capital of Texas’

Want to elope in Dripping Springs? This Hill Country town is keeping it's crown as the Wedding Capital of Texas, so plan your destination wedding today!

Groom holds a cowboy hat over their faces as he kisses the bride on the wedding day

255 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2025

Texas Lawmakers to Decide Who Returns a Marriage License

Officiants must return a Texas marriage license, but that could change! Click to read the pros & cons legislators will weigh to deciding if newlyweds can ret...

Man stares at a laptop with worried expression, propping his head in his hands.

258 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2025

How AI Could Devalue the Work of Wedding Officiants

AI wedding speech generators could lead to fewer clients & lower rates for wedding officiants. Click to read why AI might be a bad bargain in the long run fo...

Photo of Pope Leo SIV waving to the crowd after his election

259 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2025

Can the Pope Get Married? It Wouldn’t Be the First Time...

Can popes be married? Take a closer look at the history of married popes, how clerical celibacy traditions in the Catholic Church have changed, and more!

A sign on a curb reads "minister parking", next to some bushes

260 DAYS AGO | 5.14.2025

Can Ministers Park Anywhere? Mark Consuelos Says So, But…

What to know about using a clergy parking permit, including where you can park and when, how to get one, & if ministers park for free! Click now to get the i...

Disinterested young bride and groom slouch in their wedding clothes for a photoshoot.

261 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2025

Would Gen Z Abandon Marriage if Griswold v. Connecticut is Overturned?

What might happen to Gen Alpha or Gen Z marriage trends if Griswold vs Connecticut is overturned? Click to read our thoughts on the changing legal & social l...

Bride and groom stand with the wedding officiant in front of a very large Christian cross

262 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2025

5 Examples of Heartfelt Marriage Vows Before God for a Christian Wedding

5 Examples of traditional and modern Christian wedding vows that put the focus on God at the heart of your marriage.

A forest floor covered in blue flowers among tall trees and leaves.

265 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2025

A Beautiful Nature-Based Funeral Reading from John Muir

Honor a loved one who felt at home in the great outdoors with this meaningful nature-based funeral reading from John Muir. A meaningful reading for a memoria...

A pink lotus flower floats in water surrounded by green lily pads

267 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2025

Online Ordination for Modern Buddhist Wedding Officiants

American Marriage Ministries provides reputable, free, non denominational ordination online to people of all faiths, making it a good choice for Buddhist wed...