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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!



Kristen Stewart’s Wedding Will Be a Surprise, Even to Her & Dylan

Kristen Stewart’s Wedding Will Be a Surprise, Even to Her & Dylan

Kristen Stewart shared an exciting update on her wedding plans with fiancee Dylan Meyer during a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. (WWHL) The couple are apparently keeping things spontaneous, or at least a secret, for now.

Bride and groom work together to braid the three strands of rope during the 'cord of three strands' 'god's knot' wedding ceremony unity ritual

How to Include a Cord of Three Strands Ceremony in Your Wedding (With a Sample Officiant Script!)

Add a meaningful Cord of Three Strands ceremony to your Christian wedding, with advice on meaning, when to perform it, and what to say, plus a sample officiant script with Bible readings on love and marriage. "A cord of three strands is not easily broken..." (Marriage Braid, Unity Braid, God's Knot ceremony)

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

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in South Carolina, 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.

Dos novias sonríen y ríen durante una hermosa ceremonia de boda Wiccan al aire libre. Su amigo y el oficiante de la boda están al fondo, felices y sonrientes.

5 Preguntas para Oficiar una Boda Wicca

¿Le han pedido que oficie una boda Wiccana o una ceremonia de handfasting? Aquí hay cinco preguntas que un oficiante de bodas siempre debe preguntarle a la pareja antes de la ceremonia, incluyendo qué rituales y símbolos se incluyen, qué lecturas y bendiciones con temas de la naturaleza o paganos deben incluirse, y más.

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

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Arkansas, 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.

Un collage de fotografías conceptuales muestra el edificio de la capital de EE. UU. y un cartel rojo que dice "cierre"

¿Se puede obtener una Licencia de Matrimonio durante un cierre Gubernamental?

¿Puede usted todavía obtener una licencia de matrimonio durante un cierre del gobierno? ¿Pueden los ministros de AMM oficiar una ceremonia de boda durante un cierre federal? Cubrimos todo lo que necesita saber acerca de casarse durante estos tiempos salvajes, incluyendo detalles sobre Washington DC.

NASCAR Wedding! Couple Gets Hitched in 10 Second Pit Stop Ceremony

NASCAR Wedding! Couple Gets Hitched in 10 Second Pit Stop Ceremony

Newlyweds Tori Lindsay and Nick Brendel were married during driver Kevin Harvick's 10-second pitstop at the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race in Las Vegas earlier this month. The unique wedding ceremony was part of a social media giveaway sponsored by Busch Light Beer.

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

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Washington D.C., 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.

Wedding Officiant Gets Police Escort to Ceremony After Surviving a Car Crash!

Wedding Officiant Gets Police Escort to Ceremony After Surviving a Car Crash!

This Virginia wedding officiant was driven to a wedding ceremony by local Fairfax County police after he found himself in the middle of a three-car accident. Talk about staying calm under pressure on the wedding day! Learn more about the event, and helpful advice for officiants on how to prepare for the wedding ceremony and avoid day-of disasters.

Groom and bride stand facing each other at an outdoor wedding ceremony, while a female wedding officiant watches happily

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Him

Wedding vows for grooms! 12 examples of marriage vows for him, including religious vows (Christian, Muslim, Jewish), formal and traditional vows, funny vows, short and sweet options, and modern non-traditional vows. These sample vows work for opposite-gender or same-gender and same-sex gay couples, and can personalized to suit your unique style and ceremony.

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

A good wedding officiant business name is easy marketing! These creative officiant business names will inspire you, with ideas and advice on what to consider when choosing your business name. We include tips for each example to keep it simple, original, informative, and more.

Two grooms prepare for the wedding ceremony at home with their friends and relatives

How to Get Married at Home (for a Sweet & Easy Wedding Day)

Everything you need to know about getting married at home! Including what’s required to make your marriage legal, how to find a wedding officiant or ask a friend to officiate, if you need witnesses present, where to apply for a marriage license, and more.

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Signature Wedding Officiant Package

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The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

Timeless scripts and heartfelt vow inspiration to bring life to your ceremony.

Wedding Officiant Training

Wedding Officiant Training

Everything you need to know to officiate.

Read our sample wedding ceremony scripts online

Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Need inspiration? Check out our free ceremony scripts!

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