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Articles by Jessica Levey

Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator
Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a writer, illustrator, and content manager at American Marriage Ministries, where she writes about marriage law and wedding industry trends. She holds a degree in Strategic Communications and has a background in trade journalism, with experience in data-informed, people-first reporting, SEO / AEO. She was ordained with AMM in 2020 and is an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality. In her personal time, Jessica writes, illustrates, and makes comics and zines independently at hellojesslevey.com.

1337 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1337 articles written by Jessica Levey, Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



A young nontraditional couple, newlyweds, on their wedding day, standing outside of the ceremony in leather coats and sunglasses, smiling and looking happy

New script! Atheist Wedding Ceremony with Funny Unity Toast

An atheist wedding ceremony script that celebrates trust, joy, and love as the features of a happy marriage. This officiant script includes a warm welcome to guests, a funny poem and lighthearted unity toast, written vows exchange, and a simple declaration of intent and pronouncement. Perfect for non-religious, secular, and atheist weddings and elopements.

Newlyweds and the wedding party walk down the street in the French Quarter in New Orleans on the wedding day, joined by a marching jazz band

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Louisiana , whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how the cost of popular online ordination services compare, including free ordination through American Marriage Ministries.

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Officiant Accelerator is in Houston on May 15th! Meet our Expert Speakers...

Calling all Texas wedding officiants! American Marriage Ministries is headed to Houston for a day of officiant-focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant Accelerator seminar will include presentations from expert officiants Maria Romano, Jimmie Berguin, Bethel Nathan, and Latrice Roman. See you May 15th, 2024!

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Sample Vows for Polyamorous Wedding & Commitment Ceremonies

Examples of wedding vows & commitment vows for polyamorous celebrations of marriage, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies. These examples will work for spiritual, religious, and nonreligious partners, and can be personalized or re-written for your unique relationship and style.

Wedding officiant marries too grooms during an outdoor ceremony on a sunny day

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Minnesota, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how the cost of popular online ordination services compare, including free ordination through American Marriage Ministries.

Bride links arms with her father as he walks her down the aisle on her wedding day. It's sunny and they are outdoors, they look very happy.

Include Dads & Father-Figures in a Wedding Ceremony With These Sweet Ideas

Sweet ways to include a father, grandfather, step-dad or father-figure in your wedding ceremony, including suggestions to honor the memory of a deceased father or family patriarch: Ask your dad to officiate your wedding, walk you down the aisle, or join your unity ritual; wear an item of his under your dress or in a pocket, and other great ideas!

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Add a Quirky Egg Blessing to Your Easter Wedding & Give Kids Something Fun to Do!

Plan an offbeat Easter wedding with a fun egg blessing ceremony! It’s a great way to include friends and relatives in your wedding, with an epic egg hunt afterwards for children. A seasonal twist on the Stone Blessing Ceremony, with links to how-to instructions and scripts for officiants.

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Easter Wedding Ideas Inspired by Traditional Polish Kashubian ‘Jastrë’ Ceremonies

Plan a unique Easter wedding ceremony with inspiration from traditional Polish Kashubian ‘Jastre’ Ceremonies! 5 ideas that are perfect for multicultural or Polish American weddings, or any wedding or vow renewal held on this colorful spring holiday. Including pussy willow Easter palms, treats for Kraśniaki house spirits, Easter eggs, wedding babka, and more!

Dos recién casados ​​sostienen botellas de coca cola ante la cámara el día de su boda, celebrando la ceremonia sobrios y sin beber.

Consejos para Invitados y Oficiantes de Bodas Recién Sobrios

¿Recién sobrio y va a una boda? Aquí hay 7 consejos que le ayudarán a pasar un momento maravilloso (y mantenerse cuerdo y seguro), ya sea un invitado sobrio a una boda, un oficiante de bodas o un vendedor de bodas. Consejos para mantenerse felizmente libre de alcohol mientras oficia, asiste o trabaja durante una ceremonia matrimonial.

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Low-Key Witchy Wedding Rituals & Advice From ‘The Wedding Witch of Salem'

Wiccan wedding rituals and spiritual elements for your low-key witchy wedding ceremony! With advice from ordained minister & Wiccan Priestess Tara McMullen-King, aka ‘The Wedding Witch of Salem,' MA. Handfasting, mojo bags, crystals, Pagan wedding altar ideas, wedding ceremony scripts, and more.

Young queer couple poses outside, wearing cute outfits and one holds a bouquet of white daisies. They are holding hands and smiling happily after a vow renewal ceremony

Vow Renewal after Transitioning: Celebrate a New Chapter in Your Marriage

Reaffirm your marriage vows after you or your spouse’s gender transition with a sweet vow renewal ceremony. Advice for transgender & nonbinary spouses planning a ‘re-wedding’ or renewal of vows, with links to officiant scripts, unity rituals, and sample vows.

Una novia coloca un anillo de bodas en el dedo del novio durante una ceremonia informal de boda civil.

¿Quien Puede Oficiar una Boda No Religiosa?

¿Está buscando un oficiante para una boda no religiosa? Hay varias grandes opciones de oficiantes a considerar cuando se planea una boda civil, secular o no religiosa o una fuga, incluyendo pedirle a un amigo o familiar que se ordene en línea para oficiar. ¡Esto es lo que necesita saber para elegir al oficiante de su boda!

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The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

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Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

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