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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 1019 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1019 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1019 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

1136 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2021

How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Indiana - from how to find a wedding officiant and choose a wedding venue, to tips on where to apply for and retur...

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony to Dancing La Tarantella

1137 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2021

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony t...

Include one of these 14 Italian wedding traditions and superstitions in your marriage ceremony or reception! From warding off the evil eye and other supersti...

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments

1139 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2021

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marria...

California votes on extending online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments through January 2024, as legislators send Assembly Bill 583 t...

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic Church

1139 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2021

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic ...

Pope Francis speaks out again against blessing same-sex marriages within the Catholic Church.

How to Get Married in Georgia - Planning a wedding in the Peach State

1143 DAYS AGO | 9.17.2021

How to Get Married in Georgia - Planning a wedding in the Peach State

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

How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Married In Each State?

1144 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2021

How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Married In Each State?

Learn the legal age for marriage in each state and US territory, with links to relevant marriage laws for underage and child marriage, including requirements...

How to Write Wedding Vows Using the Three Question Template

1145 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2021

How to Write Wedding Vows Using the Three Question Template

Learn how to write your own wedding vows using this simple three question template. Perfect for wedding officiants writing a personalized ceremony script, an...

How to Include a Moment of Silence in Your Wedding Ceremony

1146 DAYS AGO | 9.14.2021

How to Include a Moment of Silence in Your Wedding Ceremony

Learn how long a moment of silence lasts during a wedding ceremony, when to add one, and what to say before and after. A ‘how to’ for couples and officiants ...

7 Tips for Wedding Officiants During the COVID Delta Surge

1147 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...

Mayor De Blasio calls out NYC Marriage Bureau

1150 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...

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

1150 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...

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

1151 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,...

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