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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!



NY is one step closer to approving one-day wedding officiants

990 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2022

NY is one step closer to approving one-day wedding officiants

One-day marriage officiant designation is one step closer in New York as Senate Bill 729A heads back to the Assembly for review. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previ...

Watch: This Wedding Officiant Offers Relationship Coaching to Help Couples Communicate with Love

990 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2022

Watch: This Wedding Officiant Offers Relationship Coaching to Help Couples Co...

AMM Minister and wedding officiant Sam Heath describes his work with engaged couples as a premarital and relationship coach in the weeks leading up to the ce...

How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State

993 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2022

How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Iowa - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Iowa...

Illustration of a handfasting cord tied into a bow

996 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2022

3 Easy Ways to Tie a Handfasting Cord - Choosing a Simple Knot

How to tie a handfasting cord during a wedding ceremony: 3 simple handfasting knot examples for the handfasting officiant, engaged couple, or family members!

How to Get Married in Idaho - Planning a wedding in The Gem State

1000 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2022

How to Get Married in Idaho - Planning a wedding in The Gem State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Idaho - from finding a wedding officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return y...

Watch: Samuel Heath Describes Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding for the First Time

1002 DAYS AGO | 3.23.2022

Watch: Samuel Heath Describes Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding for the Firs...

Video: Minister Sam Heath describes the first time he was asked to officiate a wedding for a same gender, same-sex couple in Georgia that lead to his ordinat...

Wedding Officiants: Learn How to Provide Premarital Counseling and Relationship Coaching Services

1003 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn How to Provide Premarital Counseling and Relationsh...

Learn how ordained ministers and wedding officiants can offer premarital counseling and relationship coaching services to the couples they marry. These servi...

Watch: What does an officiant have to say to make a wedding ceremony legal?

1007 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2022

Watch: What does an officiant have to say to make a wedding ceremony legal?

A short video on what to say when officiating a wedding to make sure the ceremony meets the legal requirements for your state. A must-watch video for wedding...

How to Elope: The Complete Elopement Checklist

1010 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2022

How to Elope: The Complete Elopement Checklist

A simple checklist to plan the perfect elopement, from applying for your marriage license, to choosing your wedding officiant, witnesses, guest list, and ven...

Bride links arms with the groom as they both walk down the aisle laughing happily. This is during the recession, after the ceremony, and friends and family watch happily.

1011 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2022

How to Write Funny Wedding Vows (5 Tips for Bringing Humor Into Your Ceremony)

Writing your own vows? Learn how to write funny wedding vows with these five simple tips! Perfect for couples and wedding officiants writing humorous modern ...

Island Wedding Inspiration from the Chief’s Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews

1011 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2022

Island Wedding Inspiration from the Chief’s Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matt...

Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes married Brittany Matthews in a stunning Maui beach wedding over the weekend. Plan your own dream destination w...

Dos amigos y el oficiante de la boda levantan una copa de champán para brindar por los recién casados ​​después de la ceremonia de boda, los cinco sonríen felices.

1014 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2022

Como pedirle a Alguien que oficie tu Boda- Nuestra manera Favorita de decir ‘...

Como pedirle a alguien que oficie tu ceremonia de bodas- 3 maneras creativas de pedirle a una amiga, amigo o familiar que lleve a cabo el matrimonio, de tal ...

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