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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!



A Texas lawmaker wants to invalidate same-sex marriage, highlighting the importance of online ordination in the fight for marriage equality

1149 DAYS AGO | 10.26.2021

A Texas lawmaker wants to invalidate same-sex marriage, highlighting the impo...

Rep. James White wrote to the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, asking if private citizens have the right not to recognize same-sex marriages. This highlig...

Victor and Victoria smile at each other tenderly in The Corpse Bride

1150 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2021

Victor’s Wedding Vows From Corpse Bride

These Corpse Bride wedding vows always make us swoon! Read Victor’s vows from the Tim Burton animated classic, and learn how to add a unity candle ceremony t...

Treasure in a Goodwill bin: 134-year-old marriage certificate finds its way back to family with help from a stranger

1150 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2021

Treasure in a Goodwill bin: 134-year-old marriage certificate finds its way b...

When a 134-year-old marriage certificate turned up in an Indiana Goodwill, a helpful stranger decided to return the special heirloom to the couple's family.

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

1153 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2021

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

Learn about the Wedding Officiant Registry in Delaware, the state’s ordained minister registration and licensing requirements, and how to legally marry peopl...

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

1154 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2021

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and...

Dark Love Poems & Wedding Readings for a Goth Inspired Ceremony

1155 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2021

Dark Love Poems & Wedding Readings for a Goth Inspired Ceremony

Planning or officiating a goth wedding? Use these deliciously dark love poems and lyrics as unique wedding readings or inspiration for wedding vows, for a no...

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

1156 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2021

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

Create a unique unity ceremony for your wedding by Burying the Bourbon! This fun tradition is a staple at Southern weddings, with a touch of superstition and...

The bride and groom kiss on the wedding day, surrounded by a large group of friends and family members lined up for the photo. They are wearing sundresses and casual suits, standing in the sand at the beach. Everyone is turned to face the couple as they kiss, the children jump and cheer happily

1157 DAYS AGO | 10.18.2021

10 Micro Wedding Ideas to Inspire An Intimate Ceremony

They’re romantic, affordable, take less time to plan, and gather together your closest friends and family. A look at 10 intimate micro wedding ideas for smal...

How to Get Married in Alaska - Planning a wedding in The Last Frontier

1160 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2021

How to Get Married in Alaska - Planning a wedding in The Last Frontier

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

Attn Wedding Officiants: 6 Business Tips for the 2022 Wedding Boom

1161 DAYS AGO | 10.14.2021

Attn Wedding Officiants: 6 Business Tips for the 2022 Wedding Boom

The wedding boom is here! Learn how to expand your wedding officiant business this season, including 6 tips on ceremony packages, wedding ceremony length, sc...

A wedding officiant holds a microphone up to speak as he passes a groom a ring box with the wedding ring during an outdoor wedding ceremony on the beach. The bride stands beside them, smiling and holding a colorful bouquet of tropical flowers. The bride and groom are wearing coordinating outfits, with a white wedding dress and suit.

1162 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2021

How to get a license to marry people - Officiating a wedding by the book

Learn how to get a license to marry people, which states require minister registration, how to become an ordained minister, and other requirements to officia...

Wiccaning Ceremony - A Guide to Welcoming a New Witch

1162 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2021

Wiccaning Ceremony - A Guide to Welcoming a New Witch

A ‘wiccaning’ is the deeply joyful ritual celebration of welcoming a new Pagan into a spiritual community, with a promise and blessing to protect them agains...

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