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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 1048 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1048 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1048 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 Washington - Planning a wedding in the Evergreen State

1209 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.

1210 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 ...

New script! A Witchy Halloween Wedding Ceremony with Handfasting

1213 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2021

New script! A Witchy Halloween Wedding Ceremony with Handfasting

New wedding ceremony script! This witchy Halloween themed wedding script includes a love spell, ring exchange, and handfasting, inspired by the fall season a...

Weddings For Pets Are Gaining Popularity

1215 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2021

Weddings For Pets Are Gaining Popularity

Dog weddings, cat weddings, and all kinds of pet weddings are gaining mainstream popularity this year.

Marriage license applications now online in Calhoun County, MI

1216 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2021

Marriage license applications now online in Calhoun County, MI

Couples can now apply for their marriage license online in Calhoun County, Michigan, using the county clerk / register’s new online portal.

New Script Alert! A Vow Renewal Ceremony with Handfasting

1217 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2021

New Script Alert! A Vow Renewal Ceremony with Handfasting

New vow renewal script! Give your simple vow renewal ceremony a boost of beauty and symbolism by adding a handfasting. Perfect for an anniversary, sequel or ...

Historic Groome Church splits from UMC over LGBTQ marriage and ordination

1220 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2021

Historic Groome Church splits from UMC over LGBTQ marriage and ordination

Delaware’s Groome Church leaves United Methodist Church over the denomination’s discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals, and UMC’s ban of same-sex marriage ...

How to Get Married in North Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Tar Heel State

1220 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2021

How to Get Married in North Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Tar Heel State

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

Here come the cancellations: Couples postpone weddings again as the COVID-19 delta variant surges

1221 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2021

Here come the cancellations: Couples postpone weddings again as the COVID-19 ...

Couples are postponing fall and winter weddings as COVID-19 delta variant cases surge. Wedding officiants offer safe, creative solutions like elopements, mic...

The Black Umbrella - A Hmong Wedding Tradition

1222 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2021

The Black Umbrella - A Hmong Wedding Tradition

Learn about the symbolism and meaning of the black umbrella in Hmong weddings, the siv ceeb, mej koob, and other interesting details about the traditional ma...

Stylized photo taken from below shows a wife and husband holding hands, showing off their wedding rings, during a sweet vow renewal ceremony.

1223 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2021

New Script! A Simple Vow Renewal With Recognition of Children

New vow renewal script! This simple ceremony script reminds us that marriage is more than a final destination, it's the start of a lifetime of love. With rec...

North Carolina reconsiders minimum age to marry

1223 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2021

North Carolina reconsiders minimum age to marry

North Carolina reconsiders the minimum lawful age to marry in the state with Senate Bill 35 (SB 35).

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