Articles by Jessica Levey

Pope Francis and Vatican announce new penalties for those attempting to ordain women, including automatic excommunication. Francis addresses the first changes to the Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law since 1983 with his “Tend the Flock” message.

New Hampshire offers a new special marriage officiant license for non-ordained individuals. Here’s a look at the rules for minister registration in the state, along with what application to complete and what credentials you may need ahead of the wedding ceremony.

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.

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. Wolf. Only the state's mask mandate remains in place.

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.

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.