Articles by Jessica Levey

1223 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1223 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

A wedding sign outside in the woods, pointing the way to the weddng party. In the distance are lights and people celebrating the reception

464 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2024

Is a Summer Camp Wedding Theme the Newest Trend?

The ‘summer camp wedding’ theme is trending! Watch the camp themed wedding video that went viral for some fun wedding ideas and inspiration.

Bride and groom stand in front of the wedding officiant, holding hands, while the officiant reads from the wedding ceremony script. They are in a lavish wedding venue, surrounded by the wedding party, friends, and family

465 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2024

I Officiated a Friend’s Wedding & Here’s How it Went…

Are you undecided about officiating a wedding for a friend? These stories from friends who stepped up as wedding officiant will convince you to say yes!

A bride stands in front of a vintage car on her wedding day wearing a white 1920s style wedding dress and feathery retro headband, in the background is the groom in a vest and dress shirt and slacks. A Gatsby theme wedding photo.

466 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2024

5 Ideas for a Gatsby Themed Wedding & Tips for the Officiant

Plan a decadent Great Gatsby themed wedding with these 5 fun 1920s inspired ideas, from the dress to the drinks!

A wedding officiant stands next to a groom and bride during a wedding ceremony

467 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2024

Man Criticizes GF for Using AI to Write Wedding Ceremony Script And I Think H...

A bride’s best friend used ChatGPT to write a wedding officiant script & Reddit disapproves. But is it really a wedding fail to officiate with help from AI?

Promotional collage shows the speakers for the wedding officiants training event in NYC for Officiant Accelerator

470 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2024

Join us for Wedding Officiant Training & Networking in NYC!

Don’t miss this fun wedding officiants training event in New York City on Sept 25, 2024! A full day of networking & educational classes hosted by AMM & IAPWO

Photo of presidental candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris standing with her step son Cole Emhoff and stepdaugher in law Greenley Littlejohn during their wedding ceremony. Kamala Harris is officiating the wedding at the cathedral while wearing a dark red dress and holding her wedding ceremony script

471 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2024

Kamala Officiated Stepson’s Wedding with the Best Advice!

Kamala Harris, wedding officiant! The VP officiated stepson Cole Emhoff’s wedding: Here’s her best marriage advice, officiant attire & support of gay marriage

Scene from a Comic Con, showing three people in cospay including a Corpse Bride

472 DAYS AGO | 8.21.2024

5 Tips for Getting Married at Comic Con

Dreaming of a nerdy wedding at Comic Con? 5 tips to plan a legal Comic Con wedding, plus comic book wedding ideas for a fun fandom filled celebration of love

Woman in an alternative white wedding dress does a backbend in the desert in Nevada at Burning Man, with the sun setting behind her

473 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2024

Burning Man Wedding: Can You Get Married at Burning Man?

Get married in a Burning Man Wedding! What to know to plan a legal wedding in Black Rock City, with Nevada marriage license & wedding officiant requirements

Two people stand on the beach drawing a heart in the sand with their toes

474 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2024

10 Nudist Wedding Ideas You’ll Love: Say Yes to the UnDress

10 fun ideas for nudist weddings, from nudist cruises and resorts to a themed wedding pinata, body paint wedding dresses, finding a wedding officiant and more

Close up photo of wedding rings and a gavel, symbolizing child marriage laws

477 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2024

Congress Takes a Closer Look at Child Marriage in the US

Congress considers a bill to study child marriage in US, may establish new state and federal policies & grants to assess, restrict or ban child marriage

A young woman looks up, pondering the best place to get ordained online. She's sitting on the couch in a cheerfully decorated living room with her laptop in front of her.

478 DAYS AGO | 8.15.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Tennessee?

Online ordination is free in Tennessee with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online free with AMM & learn about officiating a wedding in Tennessee!