Articles by Jessica Levey

1045 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1296 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2021

Pennsylvania lifts all COVID-19 restrictions except mask mandate

As of June 1st, nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Pennsylvania have been lifted, returning all businesses and events to full capacity, by order of Gov. Wol...

1300 DAYS AGO | 5.28.2021

Utah votes down self-solemnizing marriages

Lawmakers voted down a bill that would have allowed couples to perform their own weddings in self solemnizing ceremonies. Plus a look at where self uniting m...

1301 DAYS AGO | 5.27.2021

Connecticut legislators vote on removing race designation from marriage license

Connecticut lawmakers will vote on removing race designation from the state’s marriage license. House Bill 6665, HB6665

Close up image of a carved 'oathing stone' with a Celtic wedding design

1302 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2021

The Oathing Stone: A Modern Twist on a Traditional Scottish Unity Ceremony

How to plan & perform an Oathing Stone Ceremony, including vows and sample script for modern or traditional weddings. This versatile unity ritual from Scotla...

Illustration of a wedding table with a bowl of small colorful stones, ready for guests to take in order to participate in a wedding ritual stone blessing ceremony. Beside the bowl of stones is a small handwritten sign that says 'Take a stone to hold during the ceremony,' and there is a small vase with pink flowers beside it

1303 DAYS AGO | 5.25.2021

Include Loved Ones in Your Wedding With a Stone Blessing Ceremony

A stone blessing ceremony and wishing stones are a magical way to involve friends and family members in your wedding ceremony. This unique blessing stones un...

1303 DAYS AGO | 5.25.2021

Wedding on a plane - Indian couple marry midair to dodge COVID restrictions b...

An Indian couple booked a passenger jet to host a 160 person wedding midair, defying local COVID restrictions. The SpiceJet flight crew, couple, and guests a...

1304 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2021

What is a Marriage Certificate? (And How to Fill One Out)

Commemorate a friend or family member’s wedding with a decorative marriage certificate, and show them that you loved being their wedding officiant! These kee...

1306 DAYS AGO | 5.22.2021

Ceremony Inspiration: Bishop Michael Curry’s Royal Wedding Sermon on the Powe...

Read the full transcript of Bishop Michael Curry’s wedding sermon for Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s modern ceremony, with inspiring words on the power of love.

1307 DAYS AGO | 5.21.2021

Israeli couples used Utah’s online marriage portal to avoid discrimination, c...

Israeli couples married through Utah County’s online marriage portal face legal challenges at home, as Israel’s Interior Ministry bans virtual weddings in ad...

Illustration of cicadas flying against a pink background.

1308 DAYS AGO | 5.20.2021

Add one of these Cicada love poems to your outdoor wedding ceremony

Is your outdoor wedding ceremony scheduled during cicada season? Why not embrace it with one of these love poems!

Illustration of two woman, one kissing the other on the cheek

1309 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2021

Platonic Marriage: Why Friends Say ‘I Do’ & How to Officiate These Unconventi...

With platonic marriages on the rise, learn about why best friends get married, whether platonic marriage is legal, and how to officiate these unconventional ...

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1309 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2021

Las Vegas area will lift all COVID restrictions on June 1st

Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County, Nevada will lift COVID restrictions June 1st, adopting new CDC guidelines and returning to pre-pandemic guidelines fo...