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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!



Most Weddings Include a ‘Moment of Silence’ or Memorial Table for Deceased Loved Ones, Says New AMM Survey

540 DAYS AGO | 6.27.2023

Most Weddings Include a ‘Moment of Silence’ or Memorial Table for Deceased Lo...

New AMM Survey shows that the majority of wedding ceremonies will include a 'moment of silence,' 'moment of remembrance,' or memorial table with photos to ho...

Celebrating 8 Years of Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in the US!

541 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2023

Celebrating 8 Years of Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in the US!

Happy Marriage Equality Day! Celebrating 8 years of marriage equality: On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges that same-sex couples...

Connecticut becomes 9th state to ban child marriage, raises age to marry to 18 without exceptions

541 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2023

Connecticut becomes 9th state to ban child marriage, raises age to marry to 1...

It's official: The legal age to marry in Connecticut is 18 years old, effective July 1, 2023. There are no exceptions for minors, making CT the 9th state to ...

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s NYC Wedding Officiant Education & Networking 2023 Seminar!

544 DAYS AGO | 6.23.2023

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s NYC Wedding Officiant Education & Networking 2023...

Attention New York City area Wedding Officiants: Meet the speakers for our August 23, 2023 Education and Networking seminar! This fun and informative event f...

How to Get Married in Utah: Planning a Wedding in The Beehive State

545 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2023

How to Get Married in Utah: Planning a Wedding in The Beehive State

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

New Script! Inclusive Catholic Wedding Script for LGBTQ+ Couples

546 DAYS AGO | 6.21.2023

New Script! Inclusive Catholic Wedding Script for LGBTQ+ Couples

New wedding script! This original wedding ceremony script is written for Catholic same-sex & LGBTQ+ couples who wish to marry in a ceremony that blends moder...

Groom twirls the bride while dancing outdoors on their wedding day

547 DAYS AGO | 6.20.2023

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

Get ordained online free in Texas: Learn the best place to get ordained online for your budget and how to officiate a wedding in Texas today!

AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

548 DAYS AGO | 6.19.2023

AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

A look back at all the AMM Ministers, wedding officiants and celebrants, engaged couples, and other wedding professionals who shared their time, advice, wedd...

Southern Baptist Convention expels two churches with women pastors, votes to amend constitution

552 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2023

Southern Baptist Convention expels two churches with women pastors, votes to ...

The Southern Baptist Convention voted this week to expel Saddleback megachurch and Fern Creek Baptist because they have women pastors, and introduced an amen...

6 Officiant Tips for a Perfect Wedding Ring Exchange

554 DAYS AGO | 6.13.2023

6 Officiant Tips for a Perfect Wedding Ring Exchange

Six suggestions from professional wedding officiants to help you create a picture-perfect wedding ring exchange! Advice for officiants on how to choose creat...

How to Include the Feet Washing Wedding Tradition in Your Ceremony (With a Sample Script for the Officiant)

555 DAYS AGO | 6.12.2023

How to Include the Feet Washing Wedding Tradition in Your Ceremony (With a Sa...

Celebrate the meaning and symbolism of the Christian feet washing wedding tradition, and learn how to include it in your marriage ceremony. A sample script w...

How to Get Married in New York: Planning a Wedding in The Empire State

558 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2023

How to Get Married in New York: Planning a Wedding in The Empire State

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

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