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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

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.

Check out these 873 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

873 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 873 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



274 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2023

Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wed...

This Atlanta bride went viral on social media for disagreeing with a few traditional wedding vows during the ceremony... especially that promise to 'obey.' S...

A woman holds up her hands while facing the rising sun, to call the corners and cast a magic circle for a Pagan wedding ritual. She wears a wreath of flowers in her hair and a flower-print dress. She is standing in a small field or opening in the forest, full of flowers, with trees along the horizon.

275 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2023

How to Call the Corners & Cast a Circle for a Wiccan Wedding Ceremony

Follow these simple instructions to call the four corners and cast a circle for a magical Wiccan wedding ceremony, including examples of what to say for wedd...

276 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2023

New Hampshire introduces mobile marriage license services for people with med...

Learn about the new accommodations offered by town and city clerks in New Hampshire for individuals and couples who are unable to appear in person for a marr...

277 DAYS AGO | 8.7.2023

Charmed Wedding Inspiration from Piper & Leo’s Midnight Wiccan Handfasting Ce...

Get inspired by this Midnight Wiccan Wedding Ceremony from the cult classic Charmed! Read Piper and Leo's wedding vows, see what supplies you'll need for you...

281 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2023

There’s No Such Thing as a Boring Wedding

Here's a secret we wish all couples knew: There's no such thing as a boring wedding ceremony. No, really! Instead of worrying about whether or not your big d...

282 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2023

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar

American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant...

283 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2023

How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness

Learn 5 simple ways to be kind and put kindness at the center of your wedding officiant business. Whether you're officiating for a friend or relatives, worki...

284 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2023

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator Training Seminar: New Website & Dates Announced!

American Marriage Ministries is proud to announce Officiant Accelerator, a new nationwide series of wedding officiant training and networking seminars, prese...

288 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2023

Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

Colorado legislators extend provisions for online marriage license appointments, will allow couples to meet with county clerk or recorder online via audio-vi...

289 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2023

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful weddin...

Meet expert Celebrant Christopher Shelley! Chris uses the act of storytelling to write compelling and personal wedding ceremonies, and is a master at keeping...

A group of young women Pagans stand together in a circle holding hands around a smoking fire. They are in a forest filled with colorful fall leaves, and are wearing black and have colorful hair.

290 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2023

Online Ordination for Modern Pagans: Why it’s So Important, Especially Now

Access to non-denominational online ordination for Pagan ministers and Pagan wedding officiants is essential! Learn about the structure of modern Paganism, i...

291 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2023

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

Learn more about H.R. 4602, and how this legislation would help to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples at the federal level. The ‘Amend the Code for...

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