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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!



A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Parent Officiates Your Ceremony

639 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2023

A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Parent Officiates Your Ceremony

There's a new script in our library! This ‘Parent Officiating’ wedding script is the perfect fit for when a couple asks a mother, father, grandparent, or men...

5 Irish Wedding Traditions for an Inspired Ceremony

642 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2023

5 Irish Wedding Traditions for an Inspired Ceremony

Get inspired by these sweet Irish wedding traditions, including the ancient Celtic Pagan handfasting ritual and a contemporary Irish wedding bell blessing! F...

Israel Must Recognize Utah Online Marriages, Supreme Court Rules

643 DAYS AGO | 3.16.2023

Israel Must Recognize Utah Online Marriages, Supreme Court Rules

Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that Israeli couples are allowed to marry using Utah County’s online marriage services, and that these civil marriages must ...

What to Say (and Do) During a Love Lock Unity Ceremony

643 DAYS AGO | 3.16.2023

What to Say (and Do) During a Love Lock Unity Ceremony

Learn the meaning of a love lock wedding ceremony, and what to say and do during this popular unity ritual! With a sample officiant script and variations for...

The Big Picture in Tennessee’s Fight for Marriage Equality Must Include Online Ordination

644 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2023

The Big Picture in Tennessee’s Fight for Marriage Equality Must Include Onlin...

Learn how HB878 and 2019’s paused anti-online ordination law work together in an ongoing attack against marriage equality in Tennessee. These bills would all...

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

644 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2023

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

Most couples need help writing their personal wedding vows, toast, or speech, but is a chatbot like ChatGPT or GPT-3 the right choice for inspiration? AMM te...

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony with Two Officiants

645 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2023

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony with Two Officiants

Have a wedding ceremony with two officiants with this new wedding script from the AMM Ceremony Script Library! This original officiant script includes a swee...

New Yorkers Can Apply for One-Day Officiant License at City Clerk Office

648 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2023

New Yorkers Can Apply for One-Day Officiant License at City Clerk Office

Town and City Clerks in New York will soon be able to issue a one-day marriage officiant permit to anyone wanting to perform a single wedding ceremony in the...

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

649 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2023

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

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

The West Virginia bill to ban child marriage isn’t dead yet

649 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2023

The West Virginia bill to ban child marriage isn’t dead yet

A bill to ban underage marriages in West Virginia was thought to have died in committee following a 9-8 vote to reject on Wednesday, but was revived for a se...

It’s Here! The New AMM Minister’s Manual for Wedding Officiants

650 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2023

It’s Here! The New AMM Minister’s Manual for Wedding Officiants

The new AMM Minister's Manual for wedding officiants is now available: This detailed guide includes updated information on your ordination, minister registra...

The beginning of the end of marriage equality in Tennessee? A closer look at HB 878

650 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2023

The beginning of the end of marriage equality in Tennessee? A closer look at ...

Learn what HB878 might mean for the future of marriage equality in Tennessee. The bill, which recently passed the House, would allow a person to refuse to so...

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