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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 Guide to Nikah Traditions & Muslim Wedding Words

771 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...

Muslim Wedding Vows Inspired by Quran Verses on Love & Marriage

772 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...

Oklahoma Wedding Officiants No Longer Required to Register Before Performing a Marriage Ceremony

775 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...

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

775 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...

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

776 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...

Simple Buddhist Chant for Love & Awareness in Your Wedding Ceremony

777 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...

How to Get Married in an Online Wedding Ceremony in Utah

778 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, ...

Wedding Officiants: This Quiz Tells You Which Muppet You Are, Based on Your Officiating Style

779 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

782 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...

Unique Unity Ceremony with Tarot Reading on Love & Marriage

783 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...

This Quiz tells You Which Kind of Wedding Officiant is Best for Your Ceremony

784 DAYS AGO | 10.26.2022

This Quiz tells You Which Kind of Wedding Officiant is Best for Your Ceremony

This short 5 question quiz will help you choose the best type of wedding officiant for your ceremony, based on your wedding budget, dream venue, religious or...

5 Weird Unity Ceremony Ideas for Truly Unique Weddings

785 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2022

5 Weird Unity Ceremony Ideas for Truly Unique Weddings

Embrace the weird in love and life! From wreaths made of human hair to leaping with your lover over a bonfire, these weird unity ceremony ideas are the perfe...

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