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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!



New Script! Inclusive Catholic Wedding Script for LGBTQ+ Couples

900 DAYS AGO | 6.21.2023

New Script! Inclusive Catholic Wedding Script for LGBTQ+ Couples

New wedding script! This original wedding ceremony script is written for Catholic same-sex & LGBTQ+ couples who wish to marry in a ceremony that blends moder...

Groom twirls the bride while dancing outdoors on their wedding day

901 DAYS AGO | 6.20.2023

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Texas?

Get ordained online free in Texas: Learn the best place to get ordained online for your budget and how to officiate a wedding in Texas today!

AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

902 DAYS AGO | 6.19.2023

AMM’s 2023 Officiant Yearbook! The American Weddings Blog Year in Review

A look back at all the AMM Ministers, wedding officiants and celebrants, engaged couples, and other wedding professionals who shared their time, advice, wedd...

Southern Baptist Convention expels two churches with women pastors, votes to amend constitution

906 DAYS AGO | 6.15.2023

Southern Baptist Convention expels two churches with women pastors, votes to ...

The Southern Baptist Convention voted this week to expel Saddleback megachurch and Fern Creek Baptist because they have women pastors, and introduced an amen...

6 Officiant Tips for a Perfect Wedding Ring Exchange

908 DAYS AGO | 6.13.2023

6 Officiant Tips for a Perfect Wedding Ring Exchange

Six suggestions from professional wedding officiants to help you create a picture-perfect wedding ring exchange! Advice for officiants on how to choose creat...

How to Include the Feet Washing Wedding Tradition in Your Ceremony (With a Sample Script for the Officiant)

909 DAYS AGO | 6.12.2023

How to Include the Feet Washing Wedding Tradition in Your Ceremony (With a Sa...

Celebrate the meaning and symbolism of the Christian feet washing wedding tradition, and learn how to include it in your marriage ceremony. A sample script w...

How to Get Married in New York: Planning a Wedding in The Empire State

912 DAYS AGO | 6.9.2023

How to Get Married in New York: Planning a Wedding in The Empire State

A simple step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in New York - including how to find a wedding officiant to officiate, choose the best ...

New York’s One-Day Officiant License vs Online Ordination: Which is the best choice for Wedding Officiants?

913 DAYS AGO | 6.8.2023

New York’s One-Day Officiant License vs Online Ordination: Which is the best ...

Which is a better choice for wedding officiants in New York - the new One Day Marriage Officiant License or Online Ordination through American Marriage Minis...

Close up photo shows a groom putting a ring on the bride's finder during their wedding ring exchange

915 DAYS AGO | 6.6.2023

12 Examples of Wedding Ring Exchange Wording for the Creative Officiant

Looking for the perfect wedding ring exchange script for the officiant? Maybe something offbeat? Funny? Classic and traditional? Modern? Whatever tone you’re...

Better Than a Wedding Script Generator: AMM’s Free Online Script Library!

919 DAYS AGO | 6.2.2023

Better Than a Wedding Script Generator: AMM’s Free Online Script Library!

The AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library contains more than 100 sample wedding scripts to choose from. Every template is written by a real wedding officiant, ...

What Happens at a Satanic Wedding? Info for Guests & Officiants

920 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2023

What Happens at a Satanic Wedding? Info for Guests & Officiants

Curious what to expect when asked to attend or officiate a Satanic wedding ceremony? Learn what happens at a Satanic wedding, where Satanic weddings are held...

Maine lawmakers enact bill to ban child marriage, raise legal age to marry to 18  

921 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2023

Maine lawmakers enact bill to ban child marriage, raise legal age to marry to...

Lawmakers in Maine passed legislation this week to prohibit the marriage of minors and raise the legal age to apply for a marriage license to 18 years old. T...

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