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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!



A wedding officiant holds a microphone up to the bride, who is laughing and smiling with the groom on their wedding day. They are wearing a beautiful suit and dress and she is holding flowers.

1222 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2022

A Simple Wedding Script to Use When a Friend Officiates Your Ceremony

This Friend Officiating wedding script makes it easy for a friend to officiate! Fill in the blanks for an officiant speech that's simple, short & sweet.

What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit

1228 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2022

What to Pack in an Officiant’s Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Learn what to pack in a wedding officiant’s day of wedding emergency kit – from a backup wedding ceremony script, to tissues, stain remover, antacids, and ex...

July 2022 Marriage Legislation Roundup: Proposed & Passed legislation impacting weddings and marriage laws in your state

1229 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2022

July 2022 Marriage Legislation Roundup: Proposed & Passed legislation impacti...

A look at important proposed and recently passed marriage legislation in states across the U.S., including bills to end child marriage, codify same-sex and i...

A groom and bride stand side by side at the entrance to a majestic forest on their wedding day. They look very small compared to the towering trees, filled with green and yellow leaves, lit in the sunlight. The photo is taken from behind, showing the view as they walk into marriage together.

1230 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2022

New Script! A Forest Themed Elopement Ceremony with Ring Warming Unity Ritual

New forest theme wedding script! Ideal for nature lovers who plan to marry in an outdoor elopement or wedding ceremony, in a forest or woodland setting, in a...

Eastern Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Symbolism

1231 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2022

Eastern Orthodox Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Symbolism

Learn about unique Eastern Orthodox wedding traditions and the meaning of these ancient symbolic rituals, with a detailed description of the traditional Orth...

From Volunteer Marriage Commissioner to AMM Minister: How a San Francisco wedding officiant found her calling during COVID

1232 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2022

From Volunteer Marriage Commissioner to AMM Minister: How a San Francisco wed...

AMM Minister Dyanna Volek got her start marrying people as a volunteer Marriage Commissioner at San Francisco City Hall. But when COVID caused shutdowns and ...

How to Get Married in Arizona - Planning a Wedding in The Grand Canyon State

1235 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2022

How to Get Married in Arizona - Planning a Wedding in The Grand Canyon State

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

La novia y el novio se abrazan en la playa durante la ceremonia de boda, sonriendo alegremente a la cámara

1236 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2022

El Pronunciamiento - 12 Ideas Creativas Para tu Boda

¿Quieres escribir un pronunciamiento de boda creativo, pero no estás seguro de qué cual redacción usar? Deja que estas 10 alternativas te inspiren, desde div...

Include Your Officiant on Your Wedding Invitations! A Special Way to Say ‘Thank You’

1237 DAYS AGO | 7.20.2022

Include Your Officiant on Your Wedding Invitations! A Special Way to Say ‘Tha...

Tips on how to honor the unique role your wedding officiant serves on your special day by including them on your wedding invitations - with invitation templa...

New Script! A Vikings Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

1238 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2022

New Script! A Vikings Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

This original Viking wedding ceremony script includes light Pagan wedding elements, an exchange of wedding bands / rings and vows (with optional sword exchan...

How to Include the Wedding Lasso Tradition in Your Ceremony

1239 DAYS AGO | 7.18.2022

How to Include the Wedding Lasso Tradition in Your Ceremony

Learn about this beautiful unity ceremony, traditionally part of Hispanic and Filipino Catholic wedding ceremonies. The wedding lasso, or ‘el lazo de boda,’ ...

Una Santa Biblia está abierta sobre una mesa, para una lectura especial de boda. En sus páginas había dos rosas rosadas que simbolizaban el amor.

1242 DAYS AGO | 7.15.2022

10 Versículos Bíblicos Populares Sobre el Matrimonio, el Amor y el Compromiso

Estos 10 versículos de la Biblia ofrecen la inspiración perfecta para una ceremonia de boda cristiana, ya sea que te hayan pedido que oficies una boda, que h...

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