Articles by Jessica Levey

1046 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1046 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

A laughing bride in a white dress and leather jacket poses with the groom, also in a leather jacket and wearing a light blue button up shirt. There is a large wedding bouquet beside them, with pink and orange flowers. They look young and alternative, hip modern couple.

1163 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2021

Feminist Wedding Vows: Creative Examples to Help You Write Your Own

Feminist wedding vows examples & a fun wedding vows template with tips on how to write your own vows & add personal stories to your wedding ceremony script

Norse runes are scattered on a wooden table next to a carved bone sheath and an antler. These runes can be used in wedding decor and on a Pagan altar, and are carved into white stone or bone in delicate patterns

1164 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2021

Norse Runes for Wedding Altars, Rings, and Invitations - The Full Elder Futha...

The ancient magic of Norse runes is used in Viking weddings and other Pagan weddings and handfastings as blessing and protection. Add these runes from the El...

Photo shows Cardi B, wedding officiant, and Raven-Symoné waiting for the brides to arrive for the wedding on Cardi Tries

1165 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2021

Raven-Symoné and Cardi B make LGBTQ+ wedding dreams come true on Cardi Tries ...

Raven Symone and Cardi B throw a stunning pop up wedding for two brides in celebration of National Coming Out Day on the latest episode of Cardi Tries. Read ...

Wedding officiant holds a microphone next to a wedding arch during a wedding ceremony

1167 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2021

How to Add Housekeeping Announcements to a Wedding Ceremony (with Examples an...

Learn how to add housekeeping announcements to a wedding ceremony, including sample scripts and examples of popular choices to share with your wedding offici...

1168 DAYS AGO | 10.7.2021

Viking Weddings: Magic, Swords, Runes, Ritual Sacrifice, and More

Learn about Viking wedding traditions, including wedding swords, blot rituals, Norse runes and spell casting, handfasting, cleansing rituals, what to wear, h...

1169 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2021

Why it’s a Big Deal to file your marriage license correctly (And how to do it)

Curious why it's so important to fill out and file a marriage license correctly? This simple checklist for wedding officiants and couples explains expiration...

1170 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2021

Will the Mormon Church approve same sex marriages?

The Mormon Church opposes same-sex marriage, but a rising number of LGBT + members, including vocal Millennial and Gen Z members, could change that. A summar...

1171 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2021

Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script

Add a wine blending unity ritual to your wedding ceremony with inspiration from this personalized script, from AMM Minister Max Dovala. This script was used ...

1174 DAYS AGO | 10.1.2021

Hawaii wedding pros say limits lead to dangerous ‘rogue weddings’

Limits to Hawaii wedding ceremony and reception sizes during COVID are some of the strictest in the country, something marriage officiants and other vendors ...

1174 DAYS AGO | 10.1.2021

Perez v. Sharp: The 1948 Win for Interracial Marriage that Changed Everything

In 1948, an interracial couple in California challenged the state's anti-miscegenation laws and won. The Perez v Sharp case ended a state ban on interracial ...

1175 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2021

Add Magic to Your Second Ceremony with a ‘Year and a Day’ Handfasting

Combine the magic of the Celtic Year and a Day handfasting ritual with your sequel wedding or second ceremony! With links to wedding ceremony scripts, Pagan ...

1176 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2021

How to Get Married in Michigan - Planning a wedding in the Wolverine State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Michigan - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...