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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica loves digging into the history and magic of ritual, exploring the connections between people and places, and sharing true stories about love and commitment. She’s an advocate for marriage equality and individuality. When she’s not writing or illustrating for AMM, she enjoys easy hikes, fantasy novels, comics, and traveling.

Check out these 637 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

637 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 637 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



6 DAYS AGO | 6.2.2023

Better Than a Wedding Script Generator: AMM’s Free Online Script Library!

The AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library contains more than 100 sample wedding scripts to choose from. Every template is written by a real wedding officiant, ...

7 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2023

What Happens at a Satanic Wedding? Info for Guests & Officiants

Curious what to expect when asked to attend or officiate a Satanic wedding ceremony? Learn what happens at a Satanic wedding, where Satanic weddings are held...

8 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2023

Maine lawmakers enact bill to ban child marriage, raise legal age to marry to...

Lawmakers in Maine passed legislation this week to prohibit the marriage of minors and raise the legal age to apply for a marriage license to 18 years old. T...

9 DAYS AGO | 5.30.2023

These Sweet Vow Books Include Prompts to Help You Write Your Own Vows

Unique vow booklets to help you write your own vows and deliver them in style! These vow books contain questions & prompts to inspire you, plus suggestions &...

10 DAYS AGO | 5.29.2023

How to Write the Couple’s ‘Love Story’ for a Wedding Officiant Script (With E...

Learn how to write a couple’s love story for a personalized wedding officiant script with this simple advice, including examples from real wedding scripts wr...

15 DAYS AGO | 5.24.2023

How to Write a Great ChatGPT Prompt for Wedding Vows

Want to use AI to write your wedding vows or toast? It's important to write a great prompt! Check out these tips on how to write a better ChatGPT prompt for ...

20 DAYS AGO | 5.19.2023

How to Get Married in New Jersey: Plan a Wedding in The Garden State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding or elopement and get married in New Jersey - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best weddi...

21 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2023

What Does a Wedding Officiant Do After the Wedding Ceremony?

Asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or relative, but not sure what your responsibilities as a wedding officiant are after the ceremony is over? Learn m...

22 DAYS AGO | 5.17.2023

Lawmakers in Wisconsin want to eliminate the waiting period to remarry after ...

Learn about legislation in Wisconsin that would remove the 6 month mandatory waiting period between divorce and remarriage -- allowing couples to apply for t...

23 DAYS AGO | 5.16.2023

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Chicago Wedding Officiant Education & Networking ...

Attention Chicago Wedding Officiants: Meet the speakers for our June, 2023 Education and Networking seminar! This fun and informative event features 5 AMM Mi...

24 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2023

Asked to Officiate a Friend’s Wedding? Ask These 5 Questions to Plan an Unfor...

First Time Officiants: Ask these five questions when you’re asked to officiate a friend’s wedding to ensure the ceremony is legally binding, fun, and exactly...

27 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2023

How to Get Married in Hawaii: Plan a Wedding in The Aloha State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan an unforgettable tropical wedding or elopement in Hawaii - including how to find a wedding officiant (marriage performe...

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