Articles by Jessica Levey

1046 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1046 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

A man officiates a wedding ceremony on an Amtrak train while guests watch.

651 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2023

10 Unusual & Unique Places to Get Married in the U.S.

In search of a unique wedding venue? Let this list of 10 unusual and unique places to get married inspire you, including weddings in a cemetery, a pirate shi...

652 DAYS AGO | 3.7.2023

Matelotage : Gay Marriage Among Pirates or Just a Business Partnership?

Learn about matelotage, which many believe to be an early form of gay marriage honored among pirates of the 1700s and 1800s. These legal civil unions bound t...

653 DAYS AGO | 3.6.2023

This Pirate Themed Wedding Ceremony Script Will Have You Saying ‘Aye!’ to Love

Ahoy, mateys! This unique pirate wedding script is fun from bow to stern, and from the officiant’s welcome speech to the pronouncement and first kiss. Filled...

655 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2023

How to Get Married in Illinois - Planning a Wedding in the Prairie State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Illinois - including how to find a wedding officiant, how to choose the best wedding venue...

656 DAYS AGO | 3.3.2023

Will Vermont lawmakers ban child marriage in 2023? New bill passed in House, ...

Vermont House Bill 148, titled 'An Act to Ban Child Marriage,' was passed by House on March 2nd and now heads to the Senate. The bill, which would raise the ...

657 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2023

Same-sex marriage is under attack in Iowa

Iowa legislators introduced a joint resolution this week that proposes a state ban on same-sex marriage by amending the Iowa Constitution. Learn about House ...

657 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2023

Wyoming raises minimum age to marry to 18 with some exceptions

The minimum age to marry in Wyoming is now 18 years old, with some legal exceptions for 16 and 17 year olds. Gov. Mark Gordon signed House Bill 7 (HB0007) in...

658 DAYS AGO | 3.1.2023

Bill to protect interracial marriage passes N.J. Assembly, heads to Senate

A bill to protect and codify interracial marriage rights in New Jersey passed the Assembly in a unanimous 78-0 vote this week. Learn what's next as this impo...

A groom and bride walk away from the camera, side by side with their arms around each other in a colorful room, with friends and family standing to either side.

659 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2023

How Old Do You Have To Be To Officiate A Wedding?

How old do you have to be to officiate a wedding ceremony for friends and family members, or to work as a professional marriage officiant? Learn the minimum ...

662 DAYS AGO | 2.25.2023

How to Get Married in Pennsylvania - Planning a Wedding in The Keystone State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Pennsylvania - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, p...

Groom and bride pose for photos on the wedding day, happy and laughing together outside in the sun

663 DAYS AGO | 2.24.2023

Wedding Ceremony Outline & Order : Understanding the Parts of a Wedding Ceremony

Our simple wedding ceremony outline explains the parts of the wedding ceremony, in order from start to finish! This template includes the wedding officiant’s...

A photo of fish and a reef underwater during an underwater wedding

665 DAYS AGO | 2.22.2023

Two Texas Officiants Make a Splash with Underwater Weddings

AMM-ordained officiants Nicki and Brandon Storm offer inclusive and personalized underwater wedding ceremonies in San Antonio, Texas, as well as scuba certif...