Articles by Jessica Levey

1223 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1223 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1356 DAYS AGO | 3.23.2022

Watch: Samuel Heath Describes Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding for the Firs...

Video: Minister Sam Heath describes the first time he was asked to officiate a wedding for a same gender, same-sex couple in Georgia that lead to his ordinat...

1357 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn How to Provide Premarital Counseling and Relationsh...

Learn how ordained ministers and wedding officiants can offer premarital counseling and relationship coaching services to the couples they marry. These servi...

1361 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2022

Watch: What does an officiant have to say to make a wedding ceremony legal?

A short video on what to say when officiating a wedding to make sure the ceremony meets the legal requirements for your state. A must-watch video for wedding...

1362 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2022

Planning a Secret Wedding (Is Easier Than You Think)

Planning a secret wedding ceremony, and don’t want your friends or family to find out? Couples choose to get married privately for a variety of reasons – and...

Newlyweds pose outside a courthouse after eloping with a sign that reads 'just married'

1364 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2022

How to Elope: The Complete Elopement Checklist

A simple elopement checklist for a low-stress wedding day: when to apply for a marriage license, find an officiant, write the guest list, choose the wedding ...

Bride links arms with the groom as they both walk down the aisle laughing happily. This is during the recession, after the ceremony, and friends and family watch happily.

1365 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2022

How to Write Funny Wedding Vows (5 Tips for Bringing Humor Into Your Ceremony)

Writing your own vows? Learn how to write funny wedding vows with these five simple tips! Perfect for couples and wedding officiants writing humorous modern ...

1365 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2022

Island Wedding Inspiration from the Chief’s Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matt...

Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes married Brittany Matthews in a stunning Maui beach wedding over the weekend. Plan your own dream destination w...

Dos amigos y el oficiante de la boda levantan una copa de champán para brindar por los recién casados después de la ceremonia de boda, los cinco sonríen felices.

1368 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2022

Como pedirle a Alguien que oficie tu Boda- Nuestra manera Favorita de decir ‘...

Como pedirle a alguien que oficie tu ceremonia de bodas- 3 maneras creativas de pedirle a una amiga, amigo o familiar que lleve a cabo el matrimonio, de tal ...

1369 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2022

Ghost Marriages – When ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Isn’t Enough

3 modern examples of ghost marriage and the haunting history of marrying the dead, including posthumous marriage in China, France, and the Mormon Church her...

1370 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2022

New York considers one-day marriage officiant designation

See what’s next: Lawmakers in New York are once again considering legislation to designate lay individuals (non clergy) as one-day marriage officiants, autho...

1371 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2022

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained to Officiate a Wedding?

Curious how much it costs to get ordained and become a wedding officiant? Learn about free online ordination with American Marriage Ministries, how to purcha...