Articles by Jessica Levey

870 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 870 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

355 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2023

Asked to Officiate a Friend’s Wedding? Ask These 5 Questions to Plan an Unfor...

First Time Officiants: Ask these five questions when you’re asked to officiate a friend’s wedding to ensure the ceremony is legally binding, fun, and exactly...

358 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2023

How to Get Married in Hawaii: Plan a Wedding in The Aloha State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan an unforgettable tropical wedding or elopement in Hawaii - including how to find a wedding officiant (marriage performe...

359 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2023

Michigan lawmakers consider a ban on child marriage

Learn about current efforts in Michigan to raise the minimum age requirement to marry: House Bill 4293 would eliminate exceptions for the marriage of minors,...

360 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2023

New Hampshire passes legislation to protect interracial marriage

New Hampshire Governor Sununu signed 'The Marital Freedom Act' on May 4th, 2023, codifying protections for interracial marriage in the state. Learn about the...

361 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2023

Tickets on Sale NOW for AMM’s Chicago Wedding Officiant Education & Networkin...

Join American Marriage Ministries for a day of wedding officiant education and networking on June 14th, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois! This seminar includes expe...

365 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2023

Proposal to ban child marriage in Connecticut passes House, heads for Senate

Lawmakers in the CT House of Representatives voted yes on HB 6569, which would raise the minimum age to marry in the state to 18 years old, and remove curren...

366 DAYS AGO | 5.4.2023

Magical Herbs for Your Wedding Ceremony, Handfasting, or Vow Renewal

Add a dash of magic to your marriage ceremony, handfasting, or vow renewal with this simple introduction to common herbs and botanicals. Believed by many to ...

367 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2023

What to Write in a Wedding Card (Based on How Well You Know the Couple)

Not sure what to say in a wedding card? Here are a few of our favorite ideas for wedding card wishes, including suggestions for wedding officiants! With simp...

369 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2023

Who Holds the Rings in a Wedding Ceremony? (And When Do They Hand Them Over?)

Who holds onto the wedding rings during a marriage ceremony? Here's what to consider, and our advice how to choose a ring holder and ring bearer for your wed...

372 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2023

Gender Neutral Wedding Terms for Inclusive Officiants

Learn inclusive, gender-neutral alternatives for common wedding terms for the couple and their wedding party, and help make the wedding industry more welcomi...

373 DAYS AGO | 4.27.2023

Palm Reading: Unique & Mystical Unity Ritual for Your Wedding Ceremony or Cel...

Add a unique and unexpected unity ceremony to your wedding ceremony, reception, or afterparty, with palm reading! Palm reading can be combined with tradition...

374 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2023

Rhode Island lawmakers consider new marriage license return period, easier pr...

Learn about legislative efforts in Rhode Island that would change the state's marriage license return period, and make it easier for a marriage officiant to ...