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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!



What does the sudden closure of Dapper and Dashing say about wedding trends?

849 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023

What does the sudden closure of Dapper and Dashing say about wedding trends?

National formalwear network Dapper and Dashing closed suddenly this week, impacting couples, wedding guests, and employees in nearly a dozen states. What doe...

What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and Patriarchy

849 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2023

What Wedding Officiants Need to Know About Name Changes, Wedding Customs, and...

Learn why so many women in the U.S. change their last name when they marry, how patriarchy and legal restrictions shaped this interesting wedding custom, and...

Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wedding ceremony?

850 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2023

Officiants, what would you do if a bride disagrees with the vows during a wed...

This Atlanta bride went viral on social media for disagreeing with a few traditional wedding vows during the ceremony... especially that promise to 'obey.' S...

A woman holds up her hands while facing the rising sun, to call the corners and cast a magic circle for a Pagan wedding ritual. She wears a wreath of flowers in her hair and a flower-print dress. She is standing in a small field or opening in the forest, full of flowers, with trees along the horizon.

851 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2023

How to Call the Corners & Cast a Circle for a Wiccan Wedding Ceremony

Follow these simple instructions to call the four corners and cast a circle for a magical Wiccan wedding ceremony, including examples of what to say for wedd...

New Hampshire introduces mobile marriage license services for people with medical conditions

852 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2023

New Hampshire introduces mobile marriage license services for people with med...

Learn about the new accommodations offered by town and city clerks in New Hampshire for individuals and couples who are unable to appear in person for a marr...

Charmed Wedding Inspiration from Piper & Leo’s Midnight Wiccan Handfasting Ceremony

853 DAYS AGO | 8.7.2023

Charmed Wedding Inspiration from Piper & Leo’s Midnight Wiccan Handfasting Ce...

Get inspired by this Midnight Wiccan Wedding Ceremony from the cult classic Charmed! Read Piper and Leo's wedding vows, see what supplies you'll need for you...

There’s No Such Thing as a Boring Wedding

857 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2023

There’s No Such Thing as a Boring Wedding

Here's a secret we wish all couples knew: There's no such thing as a boring wedding ceremony. No, really! Instead of worrying about whether or not your big d...

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar

858 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2023

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar

American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant...

How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness

859 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2023

How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness

Learn 5 simple ways to be kind and put kindness at the center of your wedding officiant business. Whether you're officiating for a friend or relatives, worki...

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator Training Seminar: New Website & Dates Announced!

860 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2023

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator Training Seminar: New Website & Dates Announced!

American Marriage Ministries is proud to announce Officiant Accelerator, a new nationwide series of wedding officiant training and networking seminars, prese...

Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

864 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2023

Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

Colorado legislators extend provisions for online marriage license appointments, will allow couples to meet with county clerk or recorder online via audio-vi...

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful wedding officiant

865 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2023

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful weddin...

Meet expert Celebrant Christopher Shelley! Chris uses the act of storytelling to write compelling and personal wedding ceremonies, and is a master at keeping...

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