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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!



‘Naming Ceremonies’ at Any Stage of Life: How Celebrants Create Space for Authentic Identity

1122 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2021

‘Naming Ceremonies’ at Any Stage of Life: How Celebrants Create Space for Aut...

Learn about the Naming Ceremony tradition for adults at any stage of life, and how Celebrants and Officiants create space for authentic identity through this...

Is it the End of the Virtual Wedding Era? A Look at What’s Left and What’s Next

1125 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2021

Is it the End of the Virtual Wedding Era? A Look at What’s Left and What’s Next

Which states still allow online virtual weddings? See what’s changing as executive orders expire during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, plus the future of onl...

How to Officiate a Prison Wedding in Washington State

1126 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2021

How to Officiate a Prison Wedding in Washington State

Learn how to officiate a wedding for an inmate incarcerated at a Washington State correctional facility, including guidance on visitor dress codes, minister ...

How To Include the 5 Love Languages in Your Wedding Vows

1127 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2021

How To Include the 5 Love Languages in Your Wedding Vows

Learn how to write your own wedding vows using the Five Love Languages : Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, and Physical T...

How to Get Married in Maine - Planning a wedding in The Pine Tree State

1128 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2021

How to Get Married in Maine - Planning a wedding in The Pine Tree State

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

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

1132 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2021

Update to Hawaii Marriage Laws: A Civil License to Solemnize Marriage

Learn about a new civil license to solemnize marriage in Hawaii, get access to current Hawaii marriage laws, and read how ministers ordained online through A...

Can you legally marry someone in a video game?

1133 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2021

Can you legally marry someone in a video game?

As online weddings become a regular part of the industry landscape and metaverse conversation trends, some couples wonder if they can legally get married in ...

Exec. Orders set to expire in Illinois this weekend: Marriage Licenses and Online Wedding Services affected

1133 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2021

Exec. Orders set to expire in Illinois this weekend: Marriage Licenses and On...

Learn about upcoming changes to Chicago and Illinois marriage license requirements and online weddings, as Executive Orders issued during the coronavirus COV...

How to Get Married in Vermont - Planning a wedding in The Green Mountain State

1134 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2021

How to Get Married in Vermont - Planning a wedding in The Green Mountain State

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

Nobel Prize winner Malala gets married! Plus a look at the Nikah Ceremony

1134 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2021

Nobel Prize winner Malala gets married! Plus a look at the Nikah Ceremony

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala married Asser Malik this week. See photos from the couple’s wedding and learn about the Muslim Nikah (nikkah) ceremony and Is...

'We do' vs 'I do' -  A Modern Twist on the Declaration of Intent and Joint Wedding Vows

1135 DAYS AGO | 11.9.2021

'We do' vs 'I do' - A Modern Twist on the Declaration of Intent and Joint We...

We’ll help you decide whether ‘we do’ or ‘I do’ wedding vows are best for your ceremony and define the declaration of intent, with examples of what to say fo...

Newlyweds kiss outdoors in a snowy forest. It looks like it's right out of a fairy tale! The bride is wearing a white long sleeved dress with white gloves, a red cape, a white infinity scarf, and holding a bouquet of white and red roses. The groom wears a gray cardigan and a red bowtie, with a white button up shirt and dark pants.

1136 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2021

5 Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Cozy Winter Wedding (with Scripts)

Unique seasonal unity ceremony ideas to bring warmth, light, and joy to your winter wedding ceremony -- from candle lighting and love letters to a cheerful w...

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