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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

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 877 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

877 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 877 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



1040 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2021

Washtenaw Co. now offering walk-in marriage license services

Getting married in Ann Arbor? The Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office is once again offering in-person walk-in availability for marriage licenses...

1040 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2021

Mobile marriage licenses? Bexar County Clerk hits the road with traveling sat...

A new mobile Bexar County Clerk Satellite Office is helping residents in Texas purchase marriage licenses and file other paperwork closer to home.

1040 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2021

So You Want to Have a Nudist Wedding…

Learn how to plan a naturist wedding ceremony, including tips on finding a nudist wedding venue, choosing an officiant, writing a ceremony script, applying f...

1041 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2021

Why every small business owner should get ordained NOW

As demand increases for available wedding venues and marriage officiants, and couples get more creative about where and by whom they want to be married, we e...

Smiling bridesmaids stand next to a happy bride on the wedding day.

1041 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2021

Ask a Bridesmaid to Get Ordained to Serve as a Backup Officiant

Want to avoid wedding day disasters? Ask a bridesmaid or another member of the wedding party to serve as a backup wedding officiant. Ask them to get ordained...

1041 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2021

Jeff Goldblum serenades Brooklyn couple on their wedding day! Plus that class...

Jeff Goldblum is the best wedding guest, proven yet again when he serenaded a couple during their pre-ceremony photoshoot in a Brooklyn park yesterday. Plus ...

1041 DAYS AGO | 7.13.2021

‘Love Prevails’ LGBT group quits United Methodist Church in bold move

LGBTQ+ activist group Love Prevails departs the United Methodist Church in an open letter to the UMC, followed by the retirement of influential pastor Rev. A...

1042 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2021

How to Get Married in Louisiana - Planning a wedding in the Pelican State

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

1042 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2021

Alabama Wedding Officiants are Still a Vital Part of the Marriage Process

Wedding Officiants still serve an important role in Alabama despite changes to the state’s solemnization and marriage laws. Learn how ordained ministers cont...

1046 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2021

How to Get Married in Texas - Planning a Wedding Ceremony in the Lone Star State

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

1047 DAYS AGO | 7.7.2021

An Intro to Interfaith & Interspiritual Wedding Ceremonies

Learn about the similarities and differences between Interfaith and Interspiritual beliefs, and how these concepts apply to wedding ceremonies.

1055 DAYS AGO | 6.29.2021

Tips on Gender & Pronouns for Inclusive Wedding Officiants

Tips for wedding officiants on creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ couples, with suggestions on pronoun use, gender neutral lang...

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