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Articles by Jessica Levey

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.

Check out these 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1045 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Una novia coloca un anillo de bodas en el dedo del novio durante una ceremonia informal de boda civil.

309 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2024

¿Quien Puede Oficiar una Boda No Religiosa?

¿Está buscando un oficiante para una boda no religiosa? Hay varias grandes opciones de oficiantes a considerar cuando se planea una boda civil, secular o no ...

A wedding officiant stands beside a groom and bride as they exchange wedding vows during a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony

310 DAYS AGO | 2.12.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in South Dakota to Officiate a W...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in South Dakota, plus information on minister registration and how the cost of popular online o...

A group of loved ones gather around a casket during a funeral ceremony, joined by the officiant

313 DAYS AGO | 2.9.2024

Officiating Weddings & Funerals: Similarities & Differences for Professional ...

Want to expand your officiant practice to include funerals & memorials? Learn what to expect when officiating a funeral, memorial service, or celebration of ...

Photo of a wedding ceremony guide book with flowers surrounding it

314 DAYS AGO | 2.8.2024

Introducing AMM’s Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies!

For wedding officiants and couples, AMM presents an exciting collection of wedding vow and ceremony script examples! This detailed book includes examples for...

Promotional graphic for the Washington, DC wedding officiant training and networking seminar, Officiant Accelerator, shows the city from an aerial view with the text across it

315 DAYS AGO | 2.7.2024

Officiant Accelerator is in DC on March 13th! Meet the Speakers for This Exci...

Attention Wedding Officiants in the DMV: Meet the speakers for our March 13th, 2024 officiant training and networking seminar! This fun one-day event feature...

Un novio se inclina sobre una mesa durante la ceremonia nupcial para firmar la licencia de matrimonio. Al fondo, la novia observa, junto con amigos y familiares.

316 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2024

Firmando una Licencia de Matrimonio Durante la Ceremonia de Boda- Consejos pa...

Todo lo que necesita saber para incluir la firma de la licencia matrimonial en una ceremonia de boda poco estresante y como un ritual de unidad única. ¡Pídal...

Newlyweds embrace and laugh happily after their wedding ceremony outdoors, behind them are colorful trees and a wedding arch decorated with roses

317 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Massachusetts to Officiate a ...

Learn how much it costs to become ordained as a minister in Massachusetts, including additional fees to purchase and file your ministry credentials (minister...

Two brides exchange rings while a rabbi reads a blessing from the ceremony script during a happy outdoor Jewish wedding

321 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2024

5 Jewish Wedding Traditions & What to Expect, for Couples, Officiants, & Guests

Learn about 5 Jewish wedding traditions that are commonly included in traditional, modern, and interfaith Jewish weddings – from ketubah signing, to the mean...

La novia y el novio se besan al aire libre en Alaska antes de la boda, detrás de ellos hay una montaña y un lago

322 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2024

¿Cuánto Cuesta Ordenarse en Línea en Alaska Para Oficiar una Boda?

Conozca cuánto cuesta convertirse en ministro ordenado en línea en Alaska, si pagará más por el registro de ministro para oficiar una boda y cómo se compara ...

Zoe Kravitz and Lenny Kravitz pose for a photo

323 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2024

Lenny Kravitz Might ‘Wing’ His Wedding Toast, But You’d Better Not

Unless you’re a rock ‘n’ roll legend who’s mastered the impromptu red carpet interview like Lenny Kravitz, it’s best to prepare and practice your wedding toa...

A young wedding officiant minister performs a vow renewal ceremony for a senior couple dressed in beautiful formal suit and dress. They are in a brightly lit church with warm cream and gold accents.

328 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2024

10 Unity Ritual Ideas for Your Vow Renewal Ceremony

Unity ceremony ideas for a Vow Renewal! Including unity candle lighting, fun pizza ritual, unity tree planting & fire ceremony. With links to officiant scri...

Bride and groom kiss in a Kansas sunflower field on the wedding day, they are wearing casual clothes and look very in love

329 DAYS AGO | 1.24.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Kansas to Officiate a Wedding?

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Kansas, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how th...

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