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Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica Levey

Jessica loves exploring the history and magic of ritual, the connections between people and places, and sharing true stories about love and commitment. She's an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality, and is an ordained Minister with AMM. When she’s not writing or illustrating for AMM, she enjoys city hikes, fantasy novels, comics, and traveling.

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1223 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1223 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!


A bride and groom pose under a Native American wedding blanket during the ceremony

288 DAYS AGO | 2.21.2025

Native American Wedding Rituals & Traditions for Your Big Day

Discover modern & traditional Native American wedding rituals for your wedding ceremony and celebrate marriage with a focus on spirituality & community

Close up of bride carrying a purse in a wedding dress on a sunny day

289 DAYS AGO | 2.20.2025

5 Must-Have Items to Keep in Your Bridal Clutch on the Wedding Day

What to put in your bridal clutch or wedding purse on the big day! Click now to our list of must-have items.

Close up stock photo of a white cake with white icing, and rainbow colored layers inside, one slice missing

291 DAYS AGO | 2.18.2025

California Court Rules Baker Can’t Refuse Same-Sex Wedding Cake

California Court rules baker can't discriminate against same-sex couple who ordered a wedding cake based on sexual orientation, religious beliefs. (LGBTQ+ / ...

Close up photo of a bride and groom in wedding clothes and colorful sneakers for a fun and casual vibe

292 DAYS AGO | 2.17.2025

Free Places to Get Married (Don’t Go Into Wedding Debt!)

Discover free places to get married for a small wedding or elopement! Explore beautiful, free wedding venues for your big day & start saving now!

Close up photo of best man pouring whisky into the wedding quaich next to the groom during a Scottish wedding ceremony

295 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2025

How to Have a Scottish Quaich Wedding Ceremony

Discover the Scottish Quaich Wedding Ceremony, its meaning & symbolism, & how to incorporate this timeless Scottish Wedding tradition into your big day.

Close up of several women at a wedding wearing different colored dresses

297 DAYS AGO | 2.12.2025

Simple Guide to Wedding Dress Color: Meanings & Magic

Discover the secret of wedding dress color meaning & symbolism to unlock the magic that colored wedding dresses can bring to your ceremony.

El oficiante de bodas se casa con los novios en una boda en la playa, todos sonríen y están muy contentos

299 DAYS AGO | 2.10.2025

Cómo Planear una Boda en la Playa en Cualquier Época del Año

Consejos simples para planear una boda en la playa que tanto usted como sus invitados amarán, desde el presupuesto hasta un plan B en caso de lluvia. ¡Haga c...

Close up of a bride and groom standing side by side with their hands forming the shape of a heart, positioned with the setting sun shining through.

303 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2025

7 Creative Summer Solstice Wedding Ideas

Bring warmth, love, & light into your summer solstice wedding with a creative unity ceremony, handfasting, mindfulness flow, witchcraft, and more.

Una pareja mayor se sienta en la playa, la mujer abraza al hombre por detrás mientras miran hacia adelante, hacia el océano. Ella usa un vestido de encaje blanco y él usa una camisa blanca y pantalones color canela para la ceremonia de renovación de votos.

304 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2025

10 Ejemplos de Votos para su Ceremonia de Renovación de Votos

¡Ideas creativas de votos para su ceremonia de renovación de votos! Renueve su compromiso matrimonial, celebre un aniversario de boda, renovación de matrimon...

Young newlyweds on the dance floor with friends at the wedding reception, one bride is in a wheelchair

306 DAYS AGO | 2.3.2025

This Item Should be on Every Vendor’s Wedding Questionnaire

This question should be on every wedding officiant, wedding photography, or wedding planner questionnaire for clients! Click now for more accessible weddings

cómo hacer la ceremonia del lazo de boda, un cordón blanco y anillos de boda

309 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2025

Cómo Incluir la Tradición del Lazo de Boda en su Ceremonia

Descubra el ritual del lazo matrimonial y añade esta ceremonia única de unidad a su ceremonia de boda.

Close up of a cute love bird cake topper for a bird themed wedding

310 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2025

Wings of Love: Whimsical Bird Themed Wedding Ideas

Hey, love birds! Plan a sweet bird themed wedding with these 10 ideas, from vintage birdcages to a birdwatcher wedding party, an owl ring bearer & more.

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