Articles by Jessica Levey

One-day marriage officiant designation is one step closer in New York as Senate Bill 729A heads back to the Assembly for review. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previous S3652) (SB 739/ AB 6300)

AMM Minister and wedding officiant Sam Heath describes his work with engaged couples as a premarital and relationship coach in the weeks leading up to the ceremony. His ‘Duet Sessions’ prepare partners for a happy and loving marriage by discussing tips for good communication and ways to increase connection, trust, and understanding.

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

How to tie a handfasting cord during a wedding ceremony: 3 simple handfasting knot examples for the handfasting officiant, engaged couple, or family members!

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

Tips for new or first time wedding officiant: Ask to review a couple’s written wedding vows before the ceremony to ensure compatible length and tone. This is especially helpful when a couple is keeping their vows a surprise, and helps avoid wedding day disasters and an awkward exchange of vows.

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 ordination, and the importance of showing up to that first conversation with warmth, authenticity, acceptance, and love.

Learn how ordained ministers and wedding officiants can offer premarital counseling and relationship coaching services to the couples they marry. These services can improve communication, increase feelings of connection, and make the wedding ceremony planning experience more enjoyable.

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 officiants and engaged couples planning a custom ceremony and wedding script, with examples of the Declaration of Intent and Pronouncement.

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 we’ll show you a simple, easy way to elope, and everything else you need to know to keep your marriage to yourself!

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 venue, and much more. Eloping is easy with this list of everything you need to starting planning 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 alternatives to traditional vows to create a one-of-a-kind custom wedding experience. We'll cover how to add memorable stories, sweet promises that bring a smile to your partner's face, and more.