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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 1046 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1046 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1046 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Hawaii Marriage Performer License Fees Increase For All Officiants, Including AMM Ministers

524 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2023

Hawaii Marriage Performer License Fees Increase For All Officiants, Including...

Learn about the fee increase for Marriage Performers in Hawaii, including all ordained religious officiants and judicial officiants. Effective July, 2023, al...

Wedding Ceremony Script PDFs for Officiants: Download, Print, and Perform!

525 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2023

Wedding Ceremony Script PDFs for Officiants: Download, Print, and Perform!

Looking for the perfect wedding officiant script? AMM now offers a simple PDF download option for popular wedding scripts and templates in our Ceremony Scrip...

New Script! Pantheist Wedding Ceremony with Reading from Carl Sagan

526 DAYS AGO | 7.11.2023

New Script! Pantheist Wedding Ceremony with Reading from Carl Sagan

New wedding officiant script! This marriage ceremony is inspired by Pantheist beliefs in the divine beauty of the universe, the sacredness of nature, and the...

How Much Will Couples Spend on a Wedding Officiant This Year?

527 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2023

How Much Will Couples Spend on a Wedding Officiant This Year?

AMM 2023 Survey: With wedding costs soaring, how much will the average couple spend on a wedding officiant for their ceremony this year? We asked 150 soon-to...

In New York City, Hundreds of Couples Gather for Mass Wedding Party at Lincoln Center

527 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2023

In New York City, Hundreds of Couples Gather for Mass Wedding Party at Lincol...

Hundreds of couples gathered for a mass wedding party in New York City this weekend to renew their marriage vows and celebrate upcoming or recent nuptials. T...

How to Get Married in Tennessee: Plan a Wedding in The Volunteer State

531 DAYS AGO | 7.6.2023

How to Get Married in Tennessee: Plan a Wedding in The Volunteer State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Tennessee - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan...

Bride and groom embrace outdoors on the wedding day

532 DAYS AGO | 7.5.2023

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Georgia?

Get ordained online free in Georgia with AMM! Learn the best place to get ordained online for your budget and how to officiate a wedding in Georgia today.

The Wedding Recession: Creative Ideas & Advice for Your Wedding Ceremony Recessional

534 DAYS AGO | 7.3.2023

The Wedding Recession: Creative Ideas & Advice for Your Wedding Ceremony Rece...

Learn about the Wedding Recession - the symbolic end of a wedding ceremony that comes after the Officiant's Pronouncement of marriage! With advice on wedding...

The 3 Most Popular Unity Ceremonies in 2023, According to New AMM Survey!

537 DAYS AGO | 6.30.2023

The 3 Most Popular Unity Ceremonies in 2023, According to New AMM Survey!

AMM's Spring survey reveals this year's three most popular unity ceremony ideas! Wedding officiants, take note: These unity rituals will be performed at a ma...

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

539 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2023

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

Asked to officiate a wedding in Florida? Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Florida, whether you’ll pay more for minister regis...

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

539 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2023

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

Asked to officiate a wedding in Michigan? Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Michigan, whether you’ll pay more for minister reg...

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

539 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2023

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

Asked to officiate a wedding in Pennsylvania? Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Pennsylvania, whether you’ll pay more for mini...

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