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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!



Quinceanera dances with her friends during the quince anos party

592 DAYS AGO | 4.23.2024

Leading A Quinceañera Is A Lot Like Officiating a Wedding, With A Few Importa...

7 Tips for Officiating a Quinceañera for Professional Officiants: Officiant Yadira Richards offers advice for officiants & celebrants leading their first qui...

A young couple stands smiling for a photo after their civil wedding ceremony

593 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2024

Can You Get Married in Prison? Plus How to Find a Wedding Officiant While Inc...

Learn about the marriage process for prisoners, including tips on applying for your marriage license, scheduling a wedding ceremony or proxy marriage ceremon...

A young woman celebrates her quinceanera with family and friends

596 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2024

Asked to MC a Quinceañera? Professional Officiants Are In Demand For Sweet Fi...

Professional wedding officiants and celebrants are frequently asked to lead quinceañera celebrations. Learn why officiants are in demand for these 'sweet fif...

An Indian bride and groom sit together on the wedding day

597 DAYS AGO | 4.18.2024

6 Hindu Wedding Rituals You Might See at a Big Indian Ceremony

Learn about popular Hindu wedding traditions you might see during a Hindu Indian marriage celebration! Including the Varmala or Jaimala, Kanyadana (Giving Aw...

Promotional image showing three wedding officiants who will be speaking during upcoming online classes.

598 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2024

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Online Officiant Courses from AMM!

Join AMM and expert wedding officiants from around the country for an exciting continuing-education course! These free online training classes are open to al...

A priest lifts up his hands while holding a Bible, as the bride and groom lean in for kiss. A funny photo.

599 DAYS AGO | 4.16.2024

The Wedding’s First Kiss? That Was Between The Priest & The Groom…

Learn the chaste history of the wedding’s first kiss, the ‘Kiss of Peace’ blessing, given by an officiating Catholic Priest to a groom and then passed on to ...

la novia y el novio se sonríen el día de la boda

600 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2024

¿Cuánto Cuesta Ordenarse en Línea en Nueva York Para Oficiar una Boda?

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

A groom reads his vows from a small vow booklet, as the bride listens, during an outdoor wedding ceremony

602 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2024

Atheist Wedding Vows: Sample Vows for a Non-Religious Marriage Ceremony

Sweet wedding vows for an atheist wedding or non-religious marriage ceremony, with 10 examples to mix and match to find the perfect wording for your celebrat...

A man in a Satan devil costume embraces a woman in a white dress.

603 DAYS AGO | 4.12.2024

Satanic Kidnapping and the Mysterious Origin of Bridesmaids

Why do bridesmaids have to wear ugly over-the-top dresses, and where did this wedding tradition originate? Learn about the mysterious history of the bridesma...

A young woman in a tiara and formal dress dances with a friend during her quinceanera reception

606 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2024

Sweet Non-Denominational Quinceañera Ceremony Script (for Officiants & Celebr...

Use this non-denominational quinceanera ceremony outline and script to create a personal, meaningful 15th birthday celebration. Suggestions on what to say fo...

El novio hace girar a la novia mientras baila al aire libre el día de su boda

607 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2024

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

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

A young bride in a white wedding gown smiles while talking on her cell phone, against a tan background.

610 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2024

Can You Get Married Over The Phone? (Plus a Look at Other Remote Wedding Opti...

Learn more about remote wedding options, including whether or not it’s legal to get married over the phone, using online virtual / video-conferencing platfor...

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