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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.

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 of two grooms showing off their beautiful wedding rings

444 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024

Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii

Statewide ballots in California and Hawaii would remove same-sex marriage bans from their state constitutions. (Prop 3 / marriage equality)

Screenshot from interview shows Ernesto Reinares in his room, speaking toward the camera. He is wearing a white tshirt with writing, and in the background is a Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet.

445 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2024

Cold Feet? This Man Will Destroy Your Wedding for You, for a Fee

Cold feet before your wedding? Hire a professional wedding destroyer to object at the wedding and rescue you!

Close up photo of a young girl bride wearing a wedding ring, her hands are resting in her lap and she is wearing a white dress.

446 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2024

How Common is Child Marriage in California? A Count is Coming

California child marriage under scrutiny as lawmakers pass a bill to count the total number of underage marriages in the state. (SB-575)

Ordained minister stands beside a happy bride and groom on the wedding day

449 DAYS AGO | 9.13.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Alabama to Perform Weddings?

Get ordained to perform weddings in Alabama! Become an online ordained minister for free with AMM & start your journey as a wedding officiant today!

Bride and groom hold hands in front of open doors at a church following the wedding ceremony

450 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2024

5 Meaningful Examples of Christian Wedding Vows

5 Sample wedding vows for a Christian wedding ceremony, with examples of modern & traditional marriage vows. Use as inspiration for writing your own vows!

Promotional image for virtual training showing details of the event and a photo of Officiant Kathy Vass walking outside on a sunny day carrying her wedding ceremony script portfolio

451 DAYS AGO | 9.11.2024

Free Wedding Officiant Training: How to Write the Love Story

Learn how to write a love story for weddings with free online wedding officiant training! Including great officiant questions for couples to help you connect.

Groom reads his wedding vows to the bride during a beach wedding ceremony while the wedding officiant stands nearby

452 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2024

Add These Sweet Promises to Your Wedding Vows

Examples of wedding promises to add to your written wedding vows for a personalized and meaningful marriage ceremony. Mix and match your favorite vow examples!

Close up shows a bride and groom holding hands with their wrists tied together with a handfasting cord

453 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2024

A Simple Guide to Handfasting Cord Color (Meaning & Magic)

Discover the special meaning behind handfasting cord colors & choose magic color combinations for your handfasting ceremony with this simple guide!

Giannis Antetokounmpo &  Mariah Riddlesprigger hold hands while walking down the beach, photo is from Instagram posted by Riddlesprigger

457 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2024

NBA’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Marries in Super Private Wedding

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo marries longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger in a private wedding in Greece! The 3 day wedding celebration in Costa Navarino...

Close up image of bride and groom holding hands in medieval Game of Thrones wedding attire

458 DAYS AGO | 9.4.2024

Game of Thrones Themed Weddings Come to Vegas

Game of Thrones themed weddings come to the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel! Plus how to plan a fun GOT cosplay wedding or elopement closer to home.

Bride and groom dressed as a prince and a fairy in the forest on the wedding day

459 DAYS AGO | 9.3.2024

Cosplay Wedding Ideas & Advice for a Fun Costumed Ceremony

Plan a fun & unique cosplay wedding! With tips on what to wear, how to find a cosplay wedding officiant, guests who aren’t into costumes & more!

Screenshot from the 1988 Beetlejuice movie, shows Beetlejuice standing next to Lydia Deetz in their wedding attire in a creepy spooky goth glam scene

463 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2024

8 Beetlejuice Wedding Theme Ideas for a Strange & Unusual Day

Plan a Beetlejuice themed wedding! With movie quotes for a unique wedding script & wedding vows, goth wedding attire & decor, cosplay wedding officiant & more

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