Articles by Jessica Levey

1045 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

Young funeral officiant holds hand of grieving woman to comfort her at the start of the memorial service or funeral ceremony, in the background are flowers and a casket

287 DAYS AGO | 3.6.2024

Advice for First-Time Funeral Officiants: How to Talk With Grieving Loved Ones

Asked to officiate a funeral or memorial service? 6 tips for a first-time funeral officiant to help you communicate and connect with a grieving family, inclu...

A young nontraditional couple, newlyweds, on their wedding day, standing outside of the ceremony in leather coats and sunglasses, smiling and looking happy

288 DAYS AGO | 3.5.2024

New script! Atheist Wedding Ceremony with Funny Unity Toast

An atheist wedding ceremony script that celebrates trust, joy, and love as the features of a happy marriage. This officiant script includes a warm welcome to...

Newlyweds and the wedding party walk down the street in the French Quarter in New Orleans on the wedding day, joined by a marching jazz band

289 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Louisiana to Officiate a Wed...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Louisiana , whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and ho...

Officiant Accelerator promotional image, shows a photo of downtown Houston, Texas, with the event branding and title overlaid

293 DAYS AGO | 2.29.2024

Officiant Accelerator is in Houston on May 15th! Meet our Expert Speakers...

Calling all Texas wedding officiants! American Marriage Ministries is headed to Houston for a day of officiant-focused education, conversation, and networkin...

Illustration of three heads with hearts in them, against a pink background

295 DAYS AGO | 2.27.2024

Sample Vows for Polyamorous Wedding & Commitment Ceremonies

Examples of wedding vows & commitment vows for polyamorous celebrations of marriage, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies. These examples will work for sp...

Wedding officiant marries too grooms during an outdoor ceremony on a sunny day

296 DAYS AGO | 2.26.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Minnesota to Officiate a Wedd...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Minnesota, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how...

Bride links arms with her father as he walks her down the aisle on her wedding day. It's sunny and they are outdoors, they look very happy.

299 DAYS AGO | 2.23.2024

Include Dads & Father-Figures in a Wedding Ceremony With These Sweet Ideas

Sweet ways to include a father, grandfather, step-dad or father-figure in your wedding ceremony, including suggestions to honor the memory of a deceased fath...

Easter eggs decorated with pink and red flowers and romantic designs, sitting on a pink table

300 DAYS AGO | 2.22.2024

Add a Quirky Egg Blessing to Your Easter Wedding & Give Kids Something Fun to...

Plan an offbeat Easter wedding with a fun egg blessing ceremony! It’s a great way to include friends and relatives in your wedding, with an epic egg hunt aft...

Two Easter eggs in a pastel carton, decorated blue and pink with smiling faces and small flower wreaths, with foliage in the foreground

301 DAYS AGO | 2.21.2024

Easter Wedding Ideas Inspired by Traditional Polish Kashubian ‘Jastrë’ Ceremo...

Plan a unique Easter wedding ceremony with inspiration from traditional Polish Kashubian ‘Jastre’ Ceremonies! 5 ideas that are perfect for multicultural or P...

Dos recién casados sostienen botellas de coca cola ante la cámara el día de su boda, celebrando la ceremonia sobrios y sin beber.

302 DAYS AGO | 2.20.2024

Consejos para Invitados y Oficiantes de Bodas Recién Sobrios

¿Recién sobrio y va a una boda? Aquí hay 7 consejos que le ayudarán a pasar un momento maravilloso (y mantenerse cuerdo y seguro), ya sea un invitado sobrio ...

A close up image of a braided handfasting cord used during a wiccan wedding ceremony

306 DAYS AGO | 2.16.2024

Low-Key Witchy Wedding Rituals & Advice From ‘The Wedding Witch of Salem'

Wiccan wedding rituals and spiritual elements for your low-key witchy wedding ceremony! With advice from ordained minister & Wiccan Priestess Tara McMullen-K...

Young queer couple poses outside, wearing cute outfits and one holds a bouquet of white daisies. They are holding hands and smiling happily after a vow renewal ceremony

308 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2024

Vow Renewal after Transitioning: Celebrate a New Chapter in Your Marriage

Reaffirm your marriage vows after you or your spouse’s gender transition with a sweet vow renewal ceremony. Advice for transgender & nonbinary spouses planni...