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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

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

860 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 860 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



525 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2022

When will same-sex marriage be codified? (And what does that even mean?)

Learn about efforts to protect same-sex marriage rights, the upcoming Senate vote on the Respect for Marriage Act 2022, the history of marriage equality in t...

526 DAYS AGO | 11.9.2022

Dalai Lama Quotes on Love & Happiness for Your Wedding Ceremony Script

Quotes on love & happiness from The Dalai Lama to personalize any wedding ceremony script. Use in the invocation, wedding officiant’s blessing, vows, or as a...

527 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2022

A Simple Guide to Nikah Traditions & Muslim Wedding Words

A simple introduction to popular Nikah traditions and words you're likely to hear when planning or attending a Muslim wedding ceremony for the first time, in...

528 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2022

Muslim Wedding Vows Inspired by Quran Verses on Love & Marriage

5 examples of Muslim wedding vows inspired by quotes from the Quran about love and marriage to use in a modern Nikah ceremony or interfaith Muslim wedding ce...

531 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2022

Can’t Afford a Wedding? How to Get Married for (Almost) Free

Simple advice on how to get married for free, or almost free. Most couples can’t afford a traditional wedding venue or reception, but there are plenty of alt...

531 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2022

Oklahoma Wedding Officiants No Longer Required to Register Before Performing ...

Learn about changes to Oklahoma marriage laws: Wedding officiants no longer need to file minister credentials with the court clerk to officiate a wedding cer...

532 DAYS AGO | 11.3.2022

How to Become a Wedding Celebrant & Officiate a Wedding for the First Time

Follow these simple steps to get ordained online, register as a wedding celebrant, and complete our free minister training! American Marriage Ministries make...

533 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2022

Simple Buddhist Chant for Love & Awareness in Your Wedding Ceremony

Planning a Buddhist wedding ceremony? This simple Buddhist chant and incense offering is spoken by the wedding officiant to welcome wholehearted awareness, l...

534 DAYS AGO | 11.1.2022

How to Get Married in an Online Wedding Ceremony in Utah

Want to get married online in a remote wedding ceremony? It’s possible with the help of a Utah wedding officiant. Learn the basics of legal online marriage, ...

535 DAYS AGO | 10.31.2022

Wedding Officiants: This Quiz Tells You Which Muppet You Are, Based on Your O...

A Muppet personality quiz for wedding officiants, based on how you officiate a wedding ceremony! Do couples see you as a Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, F...

Una novia y un novio se ríen y se abrazan el día de la boda, ella sostiene alegremente su ramo de flores mientras se sonríen

538 DAYS AGO | 10.28.2022

¡Nuevo Guión! Un Divertido Guión de Ceremonia de Boda con un Sencillo Ritual ...

¡Hemos agregado un nuevo guión a la biblioteca! Este guión de boda chistoso incorpora historias y recuerdos personales en oraciones, votos matrimoniales clás...

539 DAYS AGO | 10.27.2022

Unique Unity Ceremony with Tarot Reading on Love & Marriage

Ask your wedding officiant to perform this simple 6 card spread, 2 person tarot reading for marriage advice, strengths and challenges in the relationship, an...

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