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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!



Two brides smile and laugh during a beautiful outdoor Wiccan wedding ceremony. Their friend and a wedding officiant stand in the background, happy and smiling

786 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2023

5 Questions to Ask When Officiating a Wiccan Wedding

Asked to officiate a Wiccan wedding or handfasting ceremony? Here are five questions a wedding officiant should always ask the wedding couple before the cere...

The Spaceballs Wedding Had Everything…“In the Bonds of Holy Moly!”

787 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2023

The Spaceballs Wedding Had Everything…“In the Bonds of Holy Moly!”

Revisit one of the funniest weddings in a movie: The ‘short short’ wedding in 1987 cult classic sci-fi comedy Spaceballs, produced and directed by Mel Brooks...

The Disney castle against a blue sky with pretty puffy clouds

788 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2023

Who can officiate a wedding at Disneyland or Disney World?

Looking for the perfect wedding officiant for a Disney World, Disneyland, or Aulani Disney wedding? Want to get married on a Disney cruise? Here’s what you ...

Include a ‘Calavera Literaria’ in Your Day of the Dead Wedding Ceremony

789 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2023

Include a ‘Calavera Literaria’ in Your Day of the Dead Wedding Ceremony

How to write a funny calavera literaria (or calaveras poem) for your Day of the Dead wedding ceremony, and when to include it during the invocation, written ...

6 Fun Kids Books About Same-Sex Marriage & LGBTQ+ Families

793 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2023

6 Fun Kids Books About Same-Sex Marriage & LGBTQ+ Families

Six of our favorite colorful children’s books about same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ families. These kids books introduce the concepts of same-gender relationshi...

Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults: AMM talks to DREDF about the Best Ways to Get Involved

795 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2023

Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults: AMM talks to DREDF about the Best Ways...

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) interviews the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) about upcoming legislation to establish marriage equal...

5 Nontraditional Wedding Ideas from Reality TV Stars Caelynn Miller-Keyes & Dean Unglert

796 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2023

5 Nontraditional Wedding Ideas from Reality TV Stars Caelynn Miller-Keyes & D...

Need some inspiration for a nontraditional wedding ceremony? Try one of these 5 unique ideas from Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Dean Unglert intimate and fun fall...

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

800 DAYS AGO | 9.28.2023

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Arizona, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how t...

Una foto de cerca muestra a una oficiante de boda con un vestido verde azulado mientras envuelve un cordón de unidad alrededor de las muñecas de los novios durante una ceremonia de ayuno de manos (handfasting)

801 DAYS AGO | 9.27.2023

Cómo incluir "Handfasting" en su boda o Ceremonia de Renovación de Votos

Todo lo que necesita saber para añadir una ceremonia de "handfasting" a su boda o renovación de votos, incluyendo el simbolismo y el significado del ritual d...

Would You Sell Tickets to Your Wedding? A Curious New Tourism Trend in Indian Weddings…

802 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2023

Would You Sell Tickets to Your Wedding? A Curious New Tourism Trend in Indian...

A growing trend in wedding tourism: ticketed weddings for tourists. Join My Wedding is helping Indian couples sell tickets to tourists to attend their tradit...

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

806 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2023

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Colorado, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how ...

Michigan bans child marriage, raises legal age to marry to 18

807 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2023

Michigan bans child marriage, raises legal age to marry to 18

You must be 18 years old to get married in Michigan. This week, Gov Whitmer signed legislation to ban the marriage of minors in the state, without exception....

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