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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!


Close up photo of the Onondaga Supreme and County Courts House in downtown Syracuse, New York State, USA.

366 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2024

Syracuse Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couple in Courthouse Wedding

Syracuse City Court judge refused to marry a same-sex couple in a courthouse wedding. Click to read more & learn how to support marriage equality in your com...

Screenshot from Courtney Stodden instagram showing a sweet moment posing with Jared Safier

367 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2024

5 Last Minute Wedding Ideas From Courtney Stodden & Jared Safier’s Elopement

Inspiration from Courtney Stodden & Jared Safier's last-minute wedding with friends & family. Elope in style with ideas from this celebrity wedding!

A selfie showing a bride, groom, and guests on the wedding day

368 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2024

5 Fun Ways to Include Wedding Selfies in Your Celebration

5 Fun wedding selfie ideas, from a selfie station to a candid snapshot with your wedding officiant. ✓ Click to read our best wedding photo ideas now!

Close up of a child wearing a flower wreath, hands held by parents eloping

369 DAYS AGO | 12.2.2024

Fun Ways to Include Kids in Your Elopement Plans

Our best tips on how to include kids in elopement plans! Discover unity ceremony ideas for blended families, vow examples & other fun eloping ideas.

Photo shows wedding officiant Lauren Hill holding a wedding script on the stoop of a NYC brownstone. In front of her are Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, holding hands.

375 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2024

Meet the Officiant Who Married the Brownstone Boys in a Brooklyn Block Party ...

Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!

Bride and groom toast a glass of champagne after a city hall elopement

379 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2024

What Does It Mean to Elope & Is It Right for You?

Is eloping right for you? Read our blog to learn what it means to elope, debunk common myths, and discover how to plan your dream elopement. ✓ Click here!

Close up of a bride and groom in traditional Chinese wedding attire holding small cups of tea for the Chinese tea ceremony

380 DAYS AGO | 11.21.2024

Simple Guide to the Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Tradition

Celebrate love & family with a Chinese wedding tea ceremony! Read our blog to learn how to plan, what to wear, where to host & more ✓ Click here!

Bride runs to hug her grandma after a beach wedding in Puerto Rico

381 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2024

5 Puerto Rican Wedding Traditions You’ll Love, On a Budget!

Puerto Rican wedding traditions for a fun, island-style celebration on any budget. ✓ Click here for affordable wedding ideas and start planning now!

Promotional image shows the cover of Marriage by the Numbers: Planning Your Wedding Using Numerology and the text "marriage by the numbers / Unlock the magic of your wedding day with Numerology!"

382 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2024

This Wedding Planning Book Uses Numerology for a ‘Marriage by the Numbers’!

Use numerology to plan your wedding day with this unique wedding planning book! Unlock the magic of marriage numerology & set a date: ‘Marriage by the Numbers’

Wedding officiant leads a bride and groom through the wedding in front of a beautiful wedding arch with flowers

383 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2024

‘By the Power Vested in Me’ Basics for Your Wedding Script

‘By the power vested in me’ wedding officiant basics: Learn what this popular phrase means and what to say to officiate a wedding ceremony and perform weddin...

Graphic shows bride and groom with the text 'the year's most popular wedding articles & advice'

386 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2024

The Year’s Most Popular Wedding Articles as AMM’s Wedding Blog Turns SIX!

Our most popular wedding advice articles of the year: wedding news & trends, wedding officiant training, wedding officiant scripts & more on American Weddings

CLose up of a calendar with a date circled and two gold wedding rings

387 DAYS AGO | 11.14.2024

The Luckiest Month to Get Married According to Superstition

What is the luckiest month to get married according to wedding superstitions? Keep these in mind when choosing your lucky wedding dates!

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