Articles by Jessica Levey

A quick intro to marriage customs between cousins. Curious if you can marry your first or second cousin, how common this practice is in the US or around the world, or why some see it as controversial while others don’t? This short article looks at the history, culture, practice, and prevalence of cousin marriage – also known as consanguineous marriage.

A soon-to-be bride and groom want ‘flower gremlins’ at their marriage ceremony as an alternative to flower girls, but her family objects and are threatening to cut them out. Check out this great wedding advice from Ask Amy of the Chicago Tribune on planning a creative authentic wedding!

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Nebraska, 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.

Todo lo que necesita saber para casarse en casa. Incluyendo lo que se requiere para que su matrimonio sea legal, cómo encontrar un oficiante de bodas o pedirle a un amigo que oficie, si necesita testigos presentes, dónde solicitar una licencia de matrimonio y mucho más.

Interest in the Roman Empire is on the rise! Following a recent TikTok trend and resurfaced comments by newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who once stated that homosexuality may have had a part in the fall of Rome, it seems like the perfect time for AMM to offer a quick introduction to marriage and common wedding traditions in Ancient Rome.

A heartfelt wedding officiant script for a Muslim Christian wedding service! This interfaith nikah / wedding ceremony script includes references to The Quran (Koran) and The Holy Bible, a reflection of the unifying power of love, a simple exchange of traditional marriage vows and rings, and more.

“Love is patient love is kind…” Include this memorable reading in your wedding ceremony, or choose one of these 5 unique alternatives to the popular 1 Corinthians 13 Bible verse. This wedding reading is perfect for a Christian marriage ceremony, a ‘spiritual but not religious’ wedding, and even non-religious ceremonies. Plus links to full wedding ceremony scripts for the officiant, to show you when and how to introduce the reading, suggested ceremony order, and more.

¿Busca un oficiante de bodas perfecto para una boda en Disney World, Disneyland o Aulani Disney? ¿Quiere casarse en un crucero Disney? Aquí tiene lo que necesita saber, desde contratar oficiantes profesionales hasta pedirle a un amigo o familiar que se ordene en línea para oficiar su ceremonia en Florida, California o Hawai.

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Delaware, 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.

Commemorate your winter wedding with a festive marriage certificate! These unique designs also make a creative wedding gift or anniversary gift from an officiant or family member, to frame and display at home for years to come. Great for a Christmas wedding, New Year’s elopement, or any cozy winter marriage celebration.

Sample thank you notes and expert 'how to' advice to help you write a thank you letter to your wedding officiant following the ceremony. Whether you're sending a heartfelt card to a friend or family member who officiated, including a letter with another thank you gift, or just looking for the perfect wording for an email to a professional officiant, we've got you covered!

Kristen Stewart shared an exciting update on her wedding plans with fiancee Dylan Meyer during a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. (WWHL) The couple are apparently keeping things spontaneous, or at least a secret, for now.