Articles by Jessica Levey

Which is a better choice for wedding officiants in New York - the new One Day Marriage Officiant License or Online Ordination through American Marriage Ministries? This side by side comparison makes it easier to weigh the pros and cons of each option for a first-time officiant, including cost, wait time, requirements to apply, secular vs spiritual considerations, and more.

Looking for the perfect wedding ring exchange script for the officiant? Maybe something offbeat? Funny? Classic and traditional? Modern? Whatever tone you’re looking for, these popular examples are sure to be a perfect fit! Use as is, or personalize a sample script below to suit your ceremony.

The AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library contains more than 100 sample wedding scripts to choose from. Every template is written by a real wedding officiant, making it a creative and authentic alternative to an generic online wedding script generator. You'll find a variety of themes, styles, and tones to choose from -- including religious and nonreligious wedding scripts, themed weddings, funny and lighthearted scripts, romantic scripts, LGBTQ+ inclusive ceremony scripts, and more.

Curious what to expect when asked to attend or officiate a Satanic wedding ceremony? Learn what happens at a Satanic wedding, where Satanic weddings are held, who officiates, how to find an officiant, and what wedding traditions and rituals you might see -- including handfasting, candle lighting, sword exchanges. Plus, details about what The Satanic Temple and its members believe, and the common values of modern Satanism.

Lawmakers in Maine passed legislation this week to prohibit the marriage of minors and raise the legal age to apply for a marriage license to 18 years old. The bill now heads to Gov. Mills for approval. Learn how LD 443 will amend the current law by removing provisions that allow 16 and 17 year olds to marry with parental permission, and if the change will impact American Marriage Ministries Ministers in Maine.

Unique vow booklets to help you write your own vows and deliver them in style! These vow books contain questions & prompts to inspire you, plus suggestions & examples to organize your words into heartfelt vows in time for the wedding day. Two designs and color themes to choose from, making these sweet vow journals perfect for any wedding or elopement.

Learn how to write a couple’s love story for a personalized wedding officiant script with this simple advice, including examples from real wedding scripts written by real officiants. A great wedding ceremony script tells a story!

Want to use AI to write your wedding vows or toast? It's important to write a great prompt! Check out these tips on how to write a better ChatGPT prompt for custom vows that sound like you, including the best structure to use, examples of effective prompts and commands, and a prompt writer 'template' to get you on the right track -- without all the work and stress of writing something from scratch.

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding or elopement and get married in New Jersey - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue and plan your ceremony. Learn where and how to apply for your New Jersey marriage license and when to return it after the ceremony.

Asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or relative, but not sure what your responsibilities as a wedding officiant are after the ceremony is over? Learn more about how to sign and complete a marriage license, return the license, get reviews from couples to start or expand a business, and more!

Learn about legislation in Wisconsin that would remove the 6 month mandatory waiting period between divorce and remarriage -- allowing couples to apply for their marriage license and remarry immediately after their divorce judgment is granted. (Senate Bill 288 / WI SB288 2023 / Senators Joan Ballweg, Mary Felzkowski,  Kelda Roys, and Lena Taylor.)

Attention Chicago Wedding Officiants: Meet the speakers for our June, 2023 Education and Networking seminar! This fun and informative event features 5 AMM Ministers and professional officiants, with expert advice on how to start an officiant business, attract the couples you want to marry, marketing tips, unity ceremony and vows, how to create an LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding ceremony, and more. This event is open to all wedding officiants!