Articles by Jessica Levey

A step-by-step guide to help you get married in the US Virgin Islands in a stunning destination wedding ceremony - including how to find a wedding officiant and who can officiate, how to apply for a US Virgin Islands marriage license, the marriage license waiting period, and any other unique legal considerations to consider.

Can you still get a marriage license during a government shutdown? Can AMM Ministers still officiate a wedding ceremony during a federal shutdown? We cover everything you need to know about getting married during these wild times, including details for Washington D.C.

Design the perfect wedding officiant business cards with these six examples as inspiration! Plus advice on where to find free contact card and business card templates, including Canva and Adobe Express, and links to more business card ideas and tips to help you get started.

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

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

Asked to officiate a Wiccan wedding or handfasting ceremony? Here are five questions a wedding officiant should always ask the wedding couple before the ceremony, including what rituals and symbols are included, what nature-themed or Pagan readings and blessings should be included, and more.

Revisit one of the funniest weddings in a movie: The ‘short short’ wedding in 1987 cult classic sci-fi comedy Spaceballs, produced and directed by Mel Brooks! Princess Vespa narrowly escapes marriage to Prince Valium and marries Lone Starr instead, while Best Man Barf watches over them.

Looking for the perfect wedding officiant for a Disney World, Disneyland, or Aulani Disney wedding? Want to get married on a Disney cruise? Here’s what you need to know, from hiring professional officiants to asking a friend or relative to get ordained online to officiate your ceremony in Florida, California, or Hawaii.

How to write a funny calavera literaria (or calaveras poem) for your Day of the Dead wedding ceremony, and when to include it during the invocation, written vows, blessing, or reception! Plus a sample script for the wedding officiant to use as an example, to ‘eulogize’ the newlyweds in a funny and loving way on Dia de los Muertos.

Six of our favorite colorful children’s books about same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ families. These kids books introduce the concepts of same-gender relationships, queer love, and diverse family structures, with a mix of nonfiction, true stories, adorable fiction, and even a modern fairy tale. Featuring Uncle Bobby's Wedding, Worm Loves Worm, Prince and Knight, and more!

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) interviews the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) about upcoming legislation to establish marriage equality for disabled and elderly adults receiving SSI and SSDI benefits. Learn how to get involved, share your story, and amplify this important social, financial, and constitutional issue ahead of the planned congressional briefing. (2023 / 2024; 2022 HB6405 / Jimmy Panetta)

Need some inspiration for a nontraditional wedding ceremony? Try one of these 5 unique ideas from Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Dean Unglert intimate and fun fall wedding celebration! Including a pet in the wedding procession, a small guest list, an original approach to the name change, wedding night tattoos, and more!