Articles by Jessica Levey

This unique wedding ceremony includes a unity puzzle ceremony, with the perfect wording for your wedding officiant to say to capture the sweet symbolize and meaning of the ritual. This wedding script also includes a warm welcome and greeting to guests, and an exchange of vows and rings. Written by ordained AMM Minister and professional officiant Dan Henkel.

There is no fee to apply for a New Jersey marriage license through June 30th, 2023! The usual application fees for marriage and civil union licenses were waived as part of a "one year fee holiday" passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other legislators, making a NJ wedding a little easier and more affordable than ever. So start planning that Spring wedding ceremony now! Then, ask a friend or relative to get ordained online to officiate.

New legislation would repeal Indiana's defunct same-sex marriage ban and expressly protect same-sex marriage rights in the state. Read the proposed amendments in the 2023 House Bill 1122 (IN HB1122), authored by Rep. Kyle Miller and co-sponsored by Rep. Mitch Gore, and other recent attempts to codify same gender marriage in the country.

A short introduction to informal and common law marriage, including a simple definition, which states honor common law marriages, guidelines for cohabitation (living together), having a wedding, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony, and advice for wedding officiants who are asked to officiate a ceremony without a marriage license.

A look at the most popular wedding ceremony scripts published in the free AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library this year! These original scripts were written by experienced wedding officiants and ordained AMM Ministers. Favorites include Christian wedding scripts, non-religious civil ceremony scripts, a seasonal Fall wedding, a ceremony for older couples, and ceremonies with unique unity readings, songs, poems, and more. Use these scripts as-is, or as inspiration for your own custom ceremony.

A look at the most popular wedding articles published on the AMM American Weddings blog this year! From current wedding trends, to creative and simple ways to personalize a wedding ceremony, to how to get married without a ceremony at all. Plus advice for wedding officiants and couples, wedding readings, and ideas on how to perform other rites like funerals and baby blessings.

Add some humor to your wedding ceremony script with these fun alternatives to "until death do us part." Perfect for couples who love to laugh together, nerds in love, partners in crime, and any other happy couple planning a funny, offbeat marriage ceremony.

Governor Kathy Hochul just signed legislation to approve a one-day-marriage officiant designation in New York State. Read about the new one-day officiant license, how to apply for designation with the Secretary of State, how long it takes to get approved to officiate, and how one-day authorization compares to online ordination through American Marriage Ministries when legally officiating a wedding in New York State, including NYC.

A sweet memorial ceremony script with sample wording for a bubble release or flower floating ceremony, written by AMM Minister Michelle Rojas. This sample speech is a great eco-friendly alternative to a traditional memorial balloon release, to capture the memory of the deceased and bring friends and family closer together. It includes a simple welcome, a heartfelt eulogy speech, a moment of remembrance, a bubble release / flower floating ceremony, and a sweet conclusion.

Creative vow ideas for your vow renewal ceremony! Choose from 10 vow examples to renew your marriage commitment, celebrate a wedding anniversary, marriage renewal, or second wedding ceremony. Use these sample vows as-is or as inspiration when writing your own vows, whether they be short and sweet, funny, child or family oriented, or romantic and heartfelt. Plus links to free full length vow renewal scripts.

Remember the one with Monica and Chandler’s wedding? Celebrate your marriage with romantic wedding vows inspired by your favorite Friends episode! Plus the full length funny wedding ceremony script, with quotes from Ross and wedding officiant Joey Tribiani to capture that classic 90s style.

Will lawmakers in South Carolina pass legislation to remove the 24-hour waiting period to marry in the state? Read about proposed changes to the marriage license application process in the state and Senate Bill 283 (SB 0283), prefiled for the 2023-2024 session.