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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!



New Script! Jumping the Broom Wedding Ritual & Ceremony Script

1202 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2022

New Script! Jumping the Broom Wedding Ritual & Ceremony Script

This original wedding ceremony script the popular African American wedding tradition of ‘jumping the broom’, a traditional exchange of wedding vows and rings...

TX Caterer Saves Wedding Day by Serving as Backup Officiant

1203 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2022

TX Caterer Saves Wedding Day by Serving as Backup Officiant

A caterer in Texas saved the wedding day when he served as a backup wedding officiant. Read why Patrick Joubert of bbq favorite Jube’s Smokehouse in Fort Wor...

Ask your Best Man to serve as backup officiant to ward off wedding day disasters

1204 DAYS AGO | 8.22.2022

Ask your Best Man to serve as backup officiant to ward off wedding day disasters

Want to avoid a wedding day disaster? Ask your best man, groomsman, or another member of the wedding party to serve as a backup wedding officiant. Ask them t...

Catholic Wedding Readings for Your Ceremony (& How to Include Them)

1207 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2022

Catholic Wedding Readings for Your Ceremony (& How to Include Them)

Choose from these common Catholic wedding readings to personalize your religious wedding ceremony script. These scripture readings taken from the Old & New T...

Is Taco Bell launching a virtual wedding venue in the Metaverse?

1208 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2022

Is Taco Bell launching a virtual wedding venue in the Metaverse?

Rumor has it that Taco Bell filed a trademark application in early August to open a virtual wedding venue in the metaverse. Learn more about the possible fut...

Bennifer planned a Sequel Wedding! Maybe you should, too.

1209 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2022

Bennifer planned a Sequel Wedding! Maybe you should, too.

Get sequel wedding inspiration from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s upcoming second wedding ceremony and celebration! The celebrity couple are expected to g...

Will You Marry Me? Romantic Marriage Proposal Songs (That Make Great Processional Music, too!)

1210 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2022

Will You Marry Me? Romantic Marriage Proposal Songs (That Make Great Processi...

Looking for the best song to propose to? These romantic songs will have your sweetheart saying yes in no time! Then, play these tracks during your wedding pr...

Two brides stand side by side on the beach, staring out at the beautiful calm ocean. They are both wearing white wedding dresses in different designs, and holding bouquets of roses and wildflowers.

1214 DAYS AGO | 8.12.2022

How to Get Married in Florida - Planning a Wedding in The Sunshine State

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

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Kiss Photo

1215 DAYS AGO | 8.11.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn the ‘Officiant Creep’ & Step Aside for the First Ki...

Excellent advice for first time wedding officiants! Help newlyweds get the best first kiss photo – step out of the photographer's way during the pronouncemen...

2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

1216 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2022

2 Catholic Wedding Ceremony Scripts: Traditional & Modern Approaches

New scripts! These 2 Catholic wedding ceremony scripts offer a traditional and modern approach, for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with family and f...

New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

1217 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2022

New Marriage & Vow Renewal Certificates! Nature Themes, Florals, and More

We’ve added new marriage certificate and vow renewal certificate designs to our store! Choose from a selection of green and gold nature themed certificates, ...

How to Get Married in Maryland - Planning a wedding in The Free State

1221 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2022

How to Get Married in Maryland - Planning a wedding in The Free State

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

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