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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!



Can Anyone Officiate a Wedding?

1147 DAYS AGO | 10.18.2022

Can Anyone Officiate a Wedding?

Learn who can officiate a wedding ceremony in your state, including where to get ordained online for free, what you need to know about minister registration ...

Remote marriage licenses now available in Tarrant County, TX

1148 DAYS AGO | 10.17.2022

Remote marriage licenses now available in Tarrant County, TX

Learn about recent changes to the marriage license application process in Tarrant County, Texas! Couples in Fort Worth, Arlington, and other cities and munic...

How to get married TO someone you love, BY someone you love

1151 DAYS AGO | 10.14.2022

How to get married TO someone you love, BY someone you love

It's easy for a friend or relative to officiate your wedding! So why not get married to someone you love, by someone you love? Having a loved one serve as we...

The interior of a barn that has been decorated as a wedding venue, with an aisle lined with planters filled with white flowers, leading to a wedding arch decorated with white fabric and flowers

1152 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2022

“I need a wedding venue near me, fast!” The secret to finding the perfect loc...

Find the perfect wedding venue fast with this simple advice! The best location for your marriage ceremony may be even closer than you think, as close as your...

How to Get Married in Mississippi - Planning a Wedding in The Magnolia State

1153 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2022

How to Get Married in Mississippi - Planning a Wedding in The Magnolia State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Mississippi - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, pl...

Don’t forget the 5 most important wedding ceremony supplies…

1154 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2022

Don’t forget the 5 most important wedding ceremony supplies…

In the frenzy to send out your save the date invites, set up your wedding registry, and put deposits down on all your favorite vendors, don't forget the five...

How do I find a wedding officiant near me? The secret to finding the perfect person to perform your marriage ceremony

1155 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2022

How do I find a wedding officiant near me? The secret to finding the perfect ...

Finding the perfect wedding officiant for your marriage ceremony is important! You want an officiant who's responsible, fun, affordable, and that understands...

A bride in a white lace wedding gown holds a beautifully decorated unity candle during a candle lighting ceremony. The groom stands beside her, in a blue suit and red bowtie.

1159 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2022

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Unity Ceremonies

Learn about popular unity ceremony ideas for your wedding ceremony, as well as when a unity ceremony usually takes place during the ceremony, what these trad...

A bride holding a large bouquet of flowers holds hands with her new husband in front of the wedding arch and wedding officiant in the moments following their marriage ceremony. The newlyweds are smiling at each other. They are outdoors, in front of a large leafy green hedge on a sunny day.

1160 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2022

The secret to a perfect wedding officiant speech (with examples)

Learn how to write a wedding officiant speech that's beautiful, heartfelt, or a little funny, with multiple examples, officiant script templates, and expert ...

A screenshot that shows a puppet wedding hosted by Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

1161 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2022

Real wedding inspiration from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make Believe

Mr. Rogers wedding inspiration! Add vintage charm to your procession and wedding vows, with Daniel Striped Tiger as ring bearer and other puppet guests.

Need a simple wedding officiant script? We’ve got dozens to choose from!

1162 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2022

Need a simple wedding officiant script? We’ve got dozens to choose from!

Choose the perfect wedding officiant script from dozens of free, simple, sweet, fun, and nontraditional offerings in the AMM Wedding Ceremony Scripts Library...

Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary

1166 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2022

Don’t let her fool you, Wedding Officiant Margaret Hall is anything but ordinary

Meet 'Ordinary' Margaret Hall, an AMM-ordained minister and wedding officiant, and proud owner of The Matchbox Drive Thru -- an inclusive Vegas-themed weddin...

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