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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!



How to Officiate a Christmas Wedding Ceremony

379 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2023

How to Officiate a Christmas Wedding Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a Christmas wedding ceremony for the first time, including where to get ordained online, what questions to ask the couple, how to writ...

5 Reasons to Have Your Wedding at a Funeral Home

380 DAYS AGO | 12.4.2023

5 Reasons to Have Your Wedding at a Funeral Home

Want to get married at a funeral home? 5 great reasons to have your wedding at a funeral home, mortuary, or cemetery, and why more couples are choosing this ...

Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage

383 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2023

Ohio Bill Aims to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban & Protect Interracial Marriage

Learn about efforts in Ohio to repeal an outdated same-sex marriage ban and codify protections for interracial marriage at the state level, ensuring continui...

Advice for Newly-Sober Wedding Guests and Officiants

384 DAYS AGO | 11.30.2023

Advice for Newly-Sober Wedding Guests and Officiants

Newly sober and going to a wedding? Here are 7 tips to help you have a wonderful time (and stay sane and safe), whether you're a sober wedding guest, wedding...

Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares Tips for NYE Nuptials

385 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2023

Countdown to Epic '123123' Wedding Date: Numerologist Rebecca Scolnick Shares...

Prepare for an unforgettable ‘123123’ New Year’s Eve wedding or elopement with advice from expert numerologist Rebecca Scolnick, author of The Witch's Book ...

Can Santa Claus Officiate Your Christmas Wedding? 3 Steps to a Very Merry Ceremony

386 DAYS AGO | 11.28.2023

Can Santa Claus Officiate Your Christmas Wedding? 3 Steps to a Very Merry Cer...

We found the perfect wedding officiant for your Christmas wedding: Ask Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus to officiate! Follow these 3 simple steps to have jolly ol' ...

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

387 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2023

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

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

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

387 DAYS AGO | 11.27.2023

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

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

5 Spanish Love Poems for Your Wedding Ceremony

390 DAYS AGO | 11.24.2023

5 Spanish Love Poems for Your Wedding Ceremony

5 Spanish love poems to read during a wedding ceremony, or to add to wedding vows, a wedding toast, or an officiant speech. With English translations, perfec...

Elope! With Inspiration from Dolly Parton & Carl’s 1966 Spring Elopement Ceremony

392 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2023

Elope! With Inspiration from Dolly Parton & Carl’s 1966 Spring Elopement Cere...

Elope with wedding inspiration from Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s 1966 Spring Elopement Ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia. These 5 ideas will help you plan a memo...

La novia y el novio trabajan juntos para trenzar los tres hilos de cuerda durante el ritual de unidad de la ceremonia nupcial "cordón de tres hilos"

394 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2023

Cómo incluir una ceremonia del Cordón de Tres Hebras en su Boda (¡Con un Guió...

Aprenda cómo incluir el significativo ritual de la Unidad del Cordón de Tres Hebras o Nudo de Dios en una ceremonia de boda Cristiana contemporánea, con cons...

Creating ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Weddings & Lasting Marriages with Rev. Dr. Samora Smith

397 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2023

Creating ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Weddings & Lasting Marriages with Rev....

Meet Rev. Dr. Samora Smith of Common Ground Ceremonies in NYC, an experienced wedding officiant specializing in interfaith and ‘spiritual but not religious’ ...

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