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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 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!



Photo of wedding officiant Todd Harding standing with a bride he married in a large group wedding ceremony. They are joined by someone wearing a sweet heart costume

1052 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2022

Valentine’s Day Group Wedding in Sweetheart City delivers Big Feels, in Bulk!

Elope at the Loveland Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal! This romantic event is a highlight of Sweetheart City Colorado's holiday season. ...

Would You Officiate a Wedding Outdoors During a Blizzard?

1052 DAYS AGO | 1.31.2022

Would You Officiate a Wedding Outdoors During a Blizzard?

This Rhode Island couple got married outside during a historic winter storm in Providence over the weekend. Would you officiate a wedding in a blizzard?

3 Terms Every Officiant Should Know in the Virtual Wedding Era

1054 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2022

3 Terms Every Officiant Should Know in the Virtual Wedding Era

3 essential phrases every wedding officiant should know while planning a ceremony as virtual weddings become more common. Learn the difference between virtua...

Legislation Roundup: Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2022

1055 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2022

Legislation Roundup: Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2022

Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriag...

Celebrity Inspiration for Your Second Wedding Ceremony & Vow Renewal

1056 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2022

Celebrity Inspiration for Your Second Wedding Ceremony & Vow Renewal

Plan and officiate a stunning sequel wedding, second wedding ceremony, or vow renewal with inspiration from 5 celebrity couples and pro tips for officiants. ...

How to Get Married in North Dakota - Planning a wedding in the Peace Garden State

1057 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2022

How to Get Married in North Dakota - Planning a wedding in the Peace Garden S...

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

Clark County Launches New Website for Las Vegas Weddings and Marriage Officiants

1057 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2022

Clark County Launches New Website for Las Vegas Weddings and Marriage Officiants

Clark County launched a new website for engaged couples and marriage officiants planning a wedding in Las Vegas, with links to an online marriage license app...

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony Script for Older Couples

1058 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2022

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony Script for Older Couples

A simple wedding ceremony script for an older couple getting married later in life. Perfect for non traditional couples, and first, second, or third marriage...

An assortment of heart shaped cheeses and crackers; meats rolled into a shape like a rose, pink and white macrons, and strawberries

1062 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2022

Cheese Themed Wedding? These 3 Tips Make Planning a Brie’ze

Planning a cheese themed wedding? Use these 3 simple tips to incorporate your favorite cheeses into your wedding ceremony, from choosing a wedding venue, to ...

Metaverse Weddings Give Us a New Way to Honor Deceased Loved Ones

1063 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2022

Metaverse Weddings Give Us a New Way to Honor Deceased Loved Ones

Metaverse weddings offer engaged couples a unique way to honor deceased loved ones through the use of virtual avatars. As virtual, augmented, and mixed reali...

Pixel-Perfect Inspiration from 5 Metaverse and Video Game Weddings

1063 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2022

Pixel-Perfect Inspiration from 5 Metaverse and Video Game Weddings

Inspiration from real weddings to help you plan a metaverse wedding or vow renewal, or a virtual commitment ceremony in your favorite video game. 5 one-of-a-...

How to Start a Website for Your Wedding Officiant Business

1065 DAYS AGO | 1.18.2022

How to Start a Website for Your Wedding Officiant Business

Learn how to start a website for your wedding officiant business or update your existing site, with helpful tips for what to include and a review of the eas...

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