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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!



Close up photo shows a judge's gavel and two gold wedding bands to symbolize changes to marriage law

1050 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2023

Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in Your State: January 2023 Legislation Rou...

Learn about proposed marriage legislation around the country, including important amendments to same-sex marriage bans, interracial marriage laws, the minimu...

No, Kanye West and Bianca Censori aren't really married

1054 DAYS AGO | 1.19.2023

No, Kanye West and Bianca Censori aren't really married

Rumors are flying that Kanye West and Bianca Censori were married in a secret surprise wedding, but the celebrity couple haven't applied for or filed a marri...

Salt & Sage Love Smudge for a Lowkey Pagan Wedding Blessing

1055 DAYS AGO | 1.18.2023

Salt & Sage Love Smudge for a Lowkey Pagan Wedding Blessing

This original salt and sage ‘love smudge’ is the perfect ritual blessing for a lowkey Pagan wedding! Including directions on how to prepare the blend and cas...

Close up of bride and groom signing the marriage license after the wedding ceremony

1056 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2023

A Short History of the Marriage License & Common Law Marriages

Learn about the history of the marriage license and common law marriage in the U.S., from ancient rituals like handfasting, through the Middle Ages, to moder...

It’s Time to Eliminate the Marriage Penalty for Disabled Adults

1060 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2023

It’s Time to Eliminate the Marriage Penalty for Disabled Adults

It’s time to eliminate the ‘marriage penalty’ for disabled adults and ensure marriage equality for all Americans. Millions of Americans can lose their disabi...

Dallas County will offer online marriage license applications and appointments beginning February 2023

1061 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2023

Dallas County will offer online marriage license applications and appointment...

Learn about the new online marriage license application process in Dallas County, Texas, including the option to schedule a virtual appointment with the Coun...

What to Include in a Wedding Officiant Contract, According to the Pros

1061 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2023

What to Include in a Wedding Officiant Contract, According to the Pros

Learn how to write a wedding officiant contract & terms of service document for your business, with this advice from professional officiants. We cover the ba...

New wedding script! Unity Puzzle Wedding Ceremony Script

1062 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2023

New wedding script! Unity Puzzle Wedding Ceremony Script

This unique wedding ceremony includes a unity puzzle ceremony, with the perfect wording for your wedding officiant to say to capture the sweet symbolize and ...

A woman kisses her girlfriend on the cheek

1063 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2023

Indiana lawmakers introduce bill to protect same-sex marriage in 2023

New legislation would repeal Indiana's defunct same-sex marriage ban and expressly protect same-sex marriage rights in the state. Read the proposed amendment...

Don’t forget! New Jersey marriage licenses are free until June 2023

1063 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2023

Don’t forget! New Jersey marriage licenses are free until June 2023

There is no fee to apply for a New Jersey marriage license through June 30th, 2023! The usual application fees for marriage and civil union licenses were wai...

A Short Introduction to Informal & Common Law Marriage

1064 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2023

A Short Introduction to Informal & Common Law Marriage

A short introduction to informal and common law marriage, including a simple definition, which states honor common law marriages, guidelines for cohabitation...

AMM’s Most Popular New Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2022

1067 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2023

AMM’s Most Popular New Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2022

A look at the most popular wedding ceremony scripts published in the free AMM Wedding Ceremony Script Library this year! These original scripts were written ...

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