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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 1048 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1048 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1048 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



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

790 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...

Can you use a marriage license in another state?

791 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2022

Can you use a marriage license in another state?

Learn how to apply for a wedding license when you live in one state but want to get married in another: If you're planning a destination wedding ceremony in ...

5 Weird Unity Ceremony Ideas for Truly Unique Weddings

791 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...

Un novio y una novia posan para una foto, riendo y sonriendo felices el día de la boda y vestidos con un hermoso traje y vestido de novia. Tienen flores y globos blancos.

795 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2022

Un Sencillo Guión de Boda para Utilizar Cuando un Amigo Oficie la Ceremonia

Esta plantilla de guión de boda para un amigo oficiante facilita que una pareja y su amigo oficiante escriban una ceremonia personalizada. Simplemente rellen...

Close up photo shows two paper doll outfits resting on a laptop next to a cutout paper heart. The outfits are a tan wedding suit and a white dress

796 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2022

How to Officiate a Remote Wedding Ceremony in Utah

Learn how to officiate a remote wedding ceremony in Utah, with tips on creating a unique online wedding experience. Utah County’s online marriage portal is u...

NJ DCR launches initiative to protect marriage equality after 5 towns violate marriage license laws

796 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2022

NJ DCR launches initiative to protect marriage equality after 5 towns violate...

N.J. Attorney General announces Division on Civil Rights Marriage Equality enforcement initiative to protect the rights of same-sex, nonbinary, and other LGB...

10 Alternatives to “You May Now Kiss the Bride!”

797 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2022

10 Alternatives to “You May Now Kiss the Bride!”

Looking for creative wording for the end of your wedding officiant script? Try these 10 non-traditional alternatives to "you may now kiss the bride," to end ...

Can Anyone Officiate a Wedding?

798 DAYS AGO | 10.18.2022

Can Anyone Officiate a Wedding?

Learn who can officiate a wedding ceremony in your state, including where to get ordained online for free, what you need to know about minister registration ...

Remote marriage licenses now available in Tarrant County, TX

799 DAYS AGO | 10.17.2022

Remote marriage licenses now available in Tarrant County, TX

Learn about recent changes to the marriage license application process in Tarrant County, Texas! Couples in Fort Worth, Arlington, and other cities and munic...

How to get married TO someone you love, BY someone you love

802 DAYS AGO | 10.14.2022

How to get married TO someone you love, BY someone you love

It's easy for a friend or relative to officiate your wedding! So why not get married to someone you love, by someone you love? Having a loved one serve as we...

The interior of a barn that has been decorated as a wedding venue, with an aisle lined with planters filled with white flowers, leading to a wedding arch decorated with white fabric and flowers

803 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2022

“I need a wedding venue near me, fast!” The secret to finding the perfect loc...

Find the perfect wedding venue fast with this simple advice! The best location for your marriage ceremony may be even closer than you think, as close as your...

How to Get Married in Mississippi - Planning a Wedding in The Magnolia State

804 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2022

How to Get Married in Mississippi - Planning a Wedding in The Magnolia State

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

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