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Ceremony Scripts by Jessica Levey

Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator
Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a writer, illustrator, and content manager at American Marriage Ministries, where she writes about marriage law and wedding industry trends. She holds a degree in Strategic Communications and has a background in trade journalism, with experience in data-informed, people-first reporting, SEO / AEO. She was ordained with AMM in 2020 and is an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality. In her personal time, Jessica writes, illustrates, and makes comics and zines independently at hellojesslevey.com.

40 Scripts by Jessica Levey

Check out these 40 scripts written by Jessica Levey, Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. We offer free wedding ceremony scripts, handfasting scripts, and more!



Gothic wedding scene, roses, black lace, dreamy and goth inspired wedding arch

Low-Key Gothic Wedding Ceremony Script

Personalize this gothic wedding script with a private vow exchange and your favorite lyrics or verses. Includes a short reading of a Siouxie and the Banshees love song, words on marriage, and a romantic declaration of intent to say your 'I do's.

Close up photo shows the legs and feet of a groom and bride on the wedding day. They are sitting on courthouse steps wearing formal wedding attire, the groom in a dark blue suit and black shoes and the bride in a white wedding gown with bright red heels. They are holding hands and a bouquet of red and white roses rests beside the groom on the steps.

A Courthouse Style Wedding Ceremony Script

This simple script follows the same format and outline of a short courthouse wedding ceremony. It only takes a few minutes to perform and includes a warm welcome, a few words on the meaning of marriage, a statement of intent to marry, an exchange of rings and vows, and the pronouncement of marriage. It is non religious and secular.

A bouquet of pink flowers and baby's breath are placed on the table next to a copy of The Holy Bible on the wedding day

Traditional Baptist Wedding Ceremony Script

Use this traditional Christian Baptist wedding ceremony script as is, or personalize it with your favorite Bible quotes and readings, prayers, and passages on love, commitment, and marriage. This script includes the presentation of the bride, a service of worship, excerpts from John 15:9-12 and Genesis 2, and guidance on writing a powerful homily.

White lights brighten a snowy winter forest scene on the wedding day

Winter Solstice Wedding Ceremony Script With Candle Lighting

This magical winter solstice wedding ceremony script includes a candle lighting unity ceremony with participation from friends and reflects on the meaning and symbolism of the solstice. Use as-is or personalize it for any nature themed December, January, or February winter wedding. Perfect for a pagan wedding, spiritual vow renewal ceremony, or outdoor elopement.

close up of a handfasting cord braided with different colors of rope

Variation on a Pagan Handfasting, Incorporating Multiple Generations

This Pagan Handfasting ceremony scripts is a great alternative to a traditional wedding. This ceremony includes detailed instructions on how to include the couple's families in the handfasting ceremony. We encourage you to use this script as is or build on this script for a more personalized ceremony for the couple.

bride and groom stand outdoors next to the wedding officiant during a beautiful humanist wedding ceremony

A Modern Humanist Handfasting Script

This modern Humanist wedding ceremony script with handfasting is a great alternative to a traditional wedding. This ceremony includes detailed instructions on how to include pagan rituals in the handfasting ceremony. We encourage you to use this script as is or build on this script for a more personalized ceremony for the couple.

A bride and groom, newlyweds, embrace on the wedding day after their ceremony, surrounded by friends who are clapping and cheering with their hands raised. It's an exuberant, joyful scene. They are on the beach on a warm sunny day, with the water visible behind them.

Surprise Wedding Ceremony Script

A simple wedding ceremony script for a surprise wedding ceremony! This sample wedding script is nonreligious & informal, and easy to personalize, for officiating a wedding for a friend.

Groom and bride pose outdoors in a snowy forest during their winter solstice wedding ceremony.

Winter Solstice Wedding Ceremony with Reading from 'Northern Sky'

Winter solstice wedding ceremony script with wedding reading from the song 'Northern Sky' by Nick Drake, sample wedding vows & more. Add your love story!

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