Articles by Jessica Levey

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Oregon, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how the cost of popular online ordination services compare, including free ordination through American Marriage Ministries.

Couples who eloped during the pandemic are planning 'second wedding' celebrations that go far beyond a typical vow renewal ceremony. These ceremonies have a wedding officiant, wedding attendants, a walk down the aisle, and even an afterparty, giving couples who are already married the chance to have the full fun wedding experience.

AMM interviews the masterminds behind new horror movie ‘Invited,’ featuring a deadly woman-lead cult, family drama, and a Zoom wedding ceremony gone wrong! With screenwriter Monica La Vella (105ive Films) and director Navin Ramaswaran. Don’t miss this suspenseful found-footage film!

Following the announcement of The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner's divorce from Theresa Nist (S1), wedding officiant Susan Noles joked that the couple's split ruined her 'perfect record' of couples staying married after the ceremony. It makes us wonder: Do other officiants keep track of their couples' marriage success?

Wedding guest Kuroboshi wears a Mobile Suit Gundam cosplay costume to the wedding afterparty of two Japanese cosplayers, Ryuryu and Ruby.

Learn about updates to Hawaii marriage laws that make it possible for couples to meet with a marriage license agent remotely using online services. Once approved, this law would go into effect April 14th, 2112. (2024 HI HB2435, Rep. Scott Saiki [D])

Meet AMM Minister & first-time Officiant Tonette Lawson, aka Chef Toni of Tesserts, and read about the epic queer wedding in a cave she officiated for daughters Beka and Laura. The ceremony included a ‘jumping the broom’ unity ritual, stylish cape and princess dress, custom cookies, and a half-and-half cake!

Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote marriage services in the state: What to know if you want to officiate an online wedding in Utah! (UT SB0081 / Chapter 424, 2024 / Sen. Weiler, Rep. Loubet)

A new law that protects the right to marry in Utah regardless of race, ethnicity, and national origin went into effect earlier this month, on May 1st, 2024. Read about Utah Code §30-1-2.4, HB0134, and what Rep. Anthony E. Loubet, the bill’s sponsor, had to say about it.

Looking for sweet wedding anniversary gift ideas? This unique vow renewal gift box is the perfect way to say ‘I’d marry you all over again!’ Pair it with a surprise second proposal for an extra memorable gift exchange. A romantic gift whether you waited until the last minute or are planning in advance!

Five sweet suggestions for what to do with a purity ring during the marriage ceremony, and how to honor or incorporate a purity pledge and promise of abstinence on the wedding day. Advice for Christian couples, with tips on how to ask your wedding officiant for guidance.

Learn the pros and cons of a civil marriage ceremony vs. a non-religious wedding ceremony, who officiates a civil ceremony, and advice on how to find a wedding officiant for your secular ceremony.