Articles by Jessica Levey

999 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 999 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1099 DAYS AGO | 9.13.2021

7 Tips for Wedding Officiants During the COVID Delta Surge

Practical tips for wedding officiants to create safe (and fun!) ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic as the delta variant surge continues, including a cl...

1102 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2021

Give Your Wedding a 1960s Pop Infusion with These 10 Songs & Lyrics

Make sure your wedding vows and ceremony script pop by adding a few lyrics from these 1960s classic songs. Perfect for a vintage, retro, hippie, or bohemian...

1102 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2021

Mayor De Blasio calls out NYC Marriage Bureau

Couples in New York sometimes wait weeks for a virtual appointment to get a marriage license during the COVID pandemic. Mayor de Blasio says it’s time for th...

NBA All-Star Damian Lillard & Kay’la Hanson pose in their wedding attire outdoors in celebration of their marriage. Damian wears a dark suit with a white shirt and bowtie, Kay'la wears a white wedding dress and holds a bouquet of white flowers

1103 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2021

All-star wedding ceremony inspiration from Damian Lillard & Kay’la Hanson

5 ways to capture the all-star vibe of Damian Lillard and Kay’la Hanson’s extravagant wedding, which included guests like Snoop Dog, Common, Draymond Green,...

A 'flower dude' or 'flower man' walks down the wedding aisle in short daisy-duke shorts, a cropped tshirt, a pink tie, and sunglasses. He looks funny and outrageous, and guests turn to watch him, smiling and laughing

1104 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2021

The Rise of the Flower Man - A Fun Offbeat Wedding Trend

Is it time to pick a flower man for your wedding? This offbeat wedding trend is a twist on the traditional flower girl that’s gender inclusive and gives coup...

1105 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2021

Garret Clayton & Blake Knight asked Alicia Silverstone to officiate their pri...

Garret Clayton and Blake Knight got married! And the couple asked close friend and ordained minister Alicia Silverstone to officiate the private outdoor cere...

The Cure band photo, wearing all black against a white background

1106 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2021

The Cure’s Best Love Song Lyrics for Your Wedding Vows or Ceremony Script

Gothic wedding inspiration from The Cure: Use these love song lyrics for wedding readings, to write romantic goth wedding vows, or add to your ceremony script!

1109 DAYS AGO | 9.3.2021

NY lawmakers reconsider online weddings with new bill

Will online weddings return to New York? Lawmakers reconsider virtual marriage ceremonies and marriage license services provided through video conferencing t...

1110 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2021

Tasting the Four Elements - An African Inspired Wedding Tradition

A wedding unity ritual with roots in African Yoruba culture, Tasting the Elements symbolizes the emotions of a long and loving marriage - spicy, sour, bitte...

1111 DAYS AGO | 9.1.2021

Clark County approaches its 5 millionth wedding license!

Clark County, home to Las Vegas, will soon celebrate an incredible achievement and issue its 5-millionth wedding license. Couples are flocking to Vegas to el...

1112 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2021

How to Get Married in Washington - Planning a wedding in the Evergreen State

A step-by-step guide to get married in Washington State - from how to find an officiant and choose a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return...

Happy brides and grooms pose outdoors during a festive group wedding, or mass wedding. They are wearing white pants suits and dresses, the men wear white button up shirts with black pants and suspenders. They are shaking champagne so that it sprays up into the air and everyone is smiling.

1113 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2021

Mass Weddings Might Be the Biggest Trend in 2022

Mass weddings, sometimes called group weddings and elopements, are trending in 2021 and 2022. Learn why couples love them and how to build your own ceremony ...