Articles by Jessica Levey

American Marriage Ministries welcomes it’s 800,000th ordained minister! We’re committed to providing legal online ordination and minister credentials, valid and recognized in every US state and territory, along with wedding officiant training tools, ceremony scripts, and articles.

Country music star Jimmie Allen wed Alexis Gale in a romantic micro-wedding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania last week. The intimate mid-week ceremony is part of a larger post-pandemic wedding trend.

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 marriages are possible.

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

How to plan & perform an Oathing Stone Ceremony, including vows and sample script for modern or traditional weddings. This versatile unity ritual from Scotland can be used with blessing stones, wedding altars, or on its own for a memorable day!

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 unity ritual is perfect for spiritual and non-denominational weddings, Wiccan and Pagan weddings, or for non-religious weddings as a way for friends and family members to show their support for your new marriage.

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 all face repercussions. Plus: couples get creative amid a wedding venue shortage! Ideas and inspiration for your wedding.

Commemorate a friend or family member’s wedding with a decorative marriage certificate, and show them that you loved being their wedding officiant! These keepsake certificates make a perfect gift for newlyweds. Learn how to fill out a marriage certificate, including the couple's name, the date and location of the wedding, and any witnesses or special guests that attended the ceremony.

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.

Israeli couples married through Utah County’s online marriage portal face legal challenges at home, as Israel’s Interior Ministry bans virtual weddings in addition to civil ceremonies for LGBTQ+ couples, immigrants, Jewish converts, and others.

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

Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County, Nevada will lift COVID restrictions June 1st, adopting new CDC guidelines and returning to pre-pandemic guidelines for businesses, venues, and events such as weddings and concerts.