Articles by Jessica Levey

1160 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1160 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

Man and woman sit facing a woman in an office to sign a contract

72 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2025

Could Short-Term Marriage Contracts Replace ‘Til Death Do Us Part’?

Will temporary marriages & 'short term' marriage contracts replace lifelong commitment? One relationship expert's prediction got us thinking about the future...

Symbolic image of a hundred dollar bill rolled up inside a diamond ring

75 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2025

How Will Tariffs Impact the Wedding Industry for Vendors & Couples?

A closer look at how new & increased tariffs might affect wedding vendors and couples planning a wedding, plus how to avoid higher costs in creative ways.

Guests seated at a wedding, waiting, wedding arch arranged with flowers

76 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2025

What if Your Wedding Officiant Cancels? 3 Ways to Save the Day

What do you do if your wedding officiant cancels? Click to see 3 actions you can take right now to avoid day-of wedding disasters, including having a friend ...

Bilingual officiant Yomayra Ramirez performs a wedding for a bride and groom in Texas

77 DAYS AGO | 4.30.2025

This TDCJ Wedding Officiant Helps Couples Choose Love Behind Bars

We spoke with TDCJ wedding officiant Yomayra Ramirez about helping couples through the process of a prison wedding, from paperwork to personal wedding vows.

A man and woman embrace over drinks at a dark bar

79 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2025

Is Open Marriage Legal in the US? Like, Actually Legal?

Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage w...

Young woman smiles while holding a laptop.

82 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2025

Why Choose AMM for Your Independent Ordination Online?

Get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding & discover the benefits of independent ordination with AMM!

Un ministro ordenado oficia una ceremonia de boda en la playa.

83 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2025

Obtener Ordenación y Celebrar Matrimonios en Diferentes Estados: ¿Cómo Funciona?

Buenas noticias: ¡Su ordenación AMM le permite oficiar matrimonios en cualquier lugar de Estados Unidos, sin importar dónde viva! Aprenda a oficiar en otros ...

Close up image of a woman using a laptop

84 DAYS AGO | 4.23.2025

“ChatGPT Just Told Me There’s a 65% Chance Obergefell Will Be Overturned”

Can ChatGPT predict the future of same-sex marriage in the US? Click to see what AI says about the odds of SCOTUS overturning Obergefell.

A new minister performs a wedding ceremony for an older couple

85 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2025

Creative Ordination Gifts for Ministers from American Marriage Ministries

6 Creative gifts to celebrate a new minister's ordination service ✔ Click now to see our favorite items in the AMM store, from a custom satin stole or offici...

Two Asian men hugging happily in the street, symbolizing international same-sex marriages

86 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2025

What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?

Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges

A bride and her bridesmaid pose outside on the wedding day, looking toward the camera

89 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2025

The Average Cost to Be a Bridesmaid: Itemized List of Expenses

How much does it cost to be a bridesmaid? Click to see common expenses and average costs, from your dress to wedding gifts to travel.

Fotografía de cerca de una novia y un novio intercambiando anillos de boda durante una hermosa ceremonia de boda legal, con el oficiante de pie en el fondo.

90 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2025

Cómo Saber si su Oficiante Puede Realizar una Boda Legal

Aprenda quién puede oficiar legalmente una boda en su estado y cómo saber si un oficiante de bodas cumple con los requisitos para realizar su ceremonia de ma...