Articles by Jessica Levey

1147 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1147 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

A young woman smiles while working on her laptop at home, completing the online ordination application to officiate a wedding

82 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2025

Online Ordination vs. Alaska’s One Day Marriage Commissioner Application

Which is best for officiating a wedding in Alaska, getting ordained online or the One Day Marriage Commissioner Application? Let’s take a look at cost, wait ...

A young woman sits on the couch at home, smiling and looking at her phone and laptop as she researches the best way to become a wedding officiant in Rhode Island

83 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2025

Online Ordination vs. One Day Marriage Officiant in Rhode Island for Weddings?

Which is best for officiating a wedding, getting ordained online or a Rhode Island one day marriage officiant certificate? Let’s take a look at cost, wait ti...

A young woman sits on the couch at home looking at her laptop deciding the best way to become a wedding officiant online in Massachusetts to officiate a wedding

84 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2025

Understanding Massachusetts One Day Marriage Designation vs Online Ordination...

Which is best, getting ordained online or a one day marriage designation (MA) for officiating a wedding? Let’s take a look at cost, wait time, & more!

A bride and groom pose under the overpass in Chicago in their wedding clothes and kiss

85 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2025

Illinois Lawmakers Want to Expand ‘Self Uniting’ Marriage Laws

Learn about potential updates to Illinois self uniting marriage laws which would expand the option to more couples, proposed by IL HB3049 2025.

Close up on a couple exchanging a wedding ring at the wedding ceremony

88 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2025

New Officiant Script! A Second Marriage Wedding Ceremony Script

This simple wedding script for a second marriage is the latest addition to our library! See what makes it special, from a heartfelt invocation to personal we...

El novio lee sus votos matrimoniales a la novia durante una ceremonia de boda en la playa mientras el oficiante de la boda está cerca.

90 DAYS AGO | 3.19.2025

Añada Estas Dulces Promesas a sus Votos Matrimoniales

Ejemplos de promesas de boda para agregar a sus votos matrimoniales escritos para una ceremonia de matrimonio personalizada y significativa. ¡Mezcle y combin...

An older couple newlyweds pose for a wedding photo outdoors, smiling in their formal wear on a sunny day. Groom kisses the bride on the cheek.

91 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2025

3 Tips for Writing a Second Marriage Wedding Script

Read our top 3 writing tips to create a unique wedding ceremony script for second marriages, from making new wedding traditions to honoring a blended family.

Minister Tiji Murphy-Santiago, Rev. T, marries a couple during an outdoor wedding ceremony

92 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2025

This South Carolina Minister is Marrying LGBTQ+ Couples for Free

Meet Rev. T of ‘Weddings w/TMS’, an inclusive wedding officiant & minister in Lexington, South Carolina, near Columbia. She’s marrying LGBTQ+ couples for free!

Two brides hug during an outdoor wiccan wedding ceremony

95 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2025

New Wedding Script! A Low-Key Wiccan Wedding Ceremony

This low-key Wiccan wedding ceremony script is the latest addition to our library! See what makes it special, from candle lighting to handfasting ritual.

Los novios se toman de la mano frente a las puertas abiertas de una iglesia después de la ceremonia de la boda.

96 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2025

5 Ejemplos Significativos de Votos Matrimoniales Cristianos

5 ejemplos de votos matrimoniales para una ceremonia de boda cristiana, con ejemplos de votos matrimoniales modernos y tradicionales. ¡Úselos como inspiració...

A young couple hold hands on the wedding day in an open field, the bride wears a celtic inspired green belt and has curly green hair

97 DAYS AGO | 3.12.2025

6 Wedding Tips from the Celtic Goddess Brigid

Plan a fun & blessed Pagan wedding ceremony with 6 tips from Celtic Goddess Brigid! Click to read about magic, marriage, DIY wedding ideas & more

A group of wedding guests applaud during a beach wedding as the bride and groom take their vows

98 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2025

Wedding Guests Are Tired of Footing the Bill, But Couples Can’t Afford it Either

Is the cost of attending a wedding going up? This wedding trend might be to blame! Click now to read why going to a wedding can get expensive for guests.