Articles by Jessica Levey

Lessons from a Seattle couple’s livestreamed handfasting, where not just one but two dads helped officiate the unique virtual event.

Learn how to use body language to improve ceremonies for first time wedding officiants.

Most states require an officiant and witnesses at a wedding ceremony, but there are a few places where couples can officiate weddings on their own with a self-solemnizing ceremony

Whether your wedding is big or small, rehearsing the ceremony is a must

Four important things that wedding officiants often forget - and what they can do about it when it happens! Avoid wedding day disasters and turn mishaps into funny ceremony stories with a happy ending by remembering these four things - from checking your travel route, planning for unexpected rain and other weather, eating something before the ceremony, and more!

Learn how to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding and write a custom fall holiday ceremony script.

Microphone and wedding audio advice for first time, novice officiants and couples planning their own wedding.

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

Beginning October 2nd, 2020, the US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will charge newlyweds applying for a green card significantly higher fees for their corresponding work and travel permits, increasing wedding costs for some couples.

Looking for reasons to elope? These eloping ideas will inspire you! Plan a fun, eco friendly alternative to a traditional wedding. An illustrated elopement guide!

No more ceremony stage fright! Try these tips for speaking at a wedding ✓ Get past social anxiety & fear of public speaking for the wedding officiant & couples.

Advice for easy & low-stress socially distanced wedding and ceremony planning for couples and families to use during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID 19 safety at weddings as B4, B5, and other variants spread.