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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!



How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

1375 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2022

How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

Learn how to plan and officiate a group wedding ceremony, also called a mass wedding or double wedding – including what to expect during the ceremony, what t...

Floral Fantasy Wedding Inspiration from Da Brat & Jesseca "Judy" Dupart

1376 DAYS AGO | 3.3.2022

Floral Fantasy Wedding Inspiration from Da Brat & Jesseca "Judy" Dupart

See photos from Da Brat & Jesseca Dupart’s stunning wedding on 2/22/22 at the Horse Mansion in Georgia. The 90s queer rap legend and her partner celebrated w...

Photo of Puerto Rico government building, with white column, a white dome, and palm trees.

1377 DAYS AGO | 3.2.2022

New! Puerto Rico Marriage Laws Available in Spanish & English

See Puerto Rico Marriage Laws for wedding officiants and couples in both Spanish and English translation, and visit the American Marriage Ministries marriage...

Watch: Reverend Hooker Explains How Online Ordination Protects Marriage Equality

1379 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2022

Watch: Reverend Hooker Explains How Online Ordination Protects Marriage Equality

Video: Rev. Tim Hooker describes why he chose American Marriage Ministries for his online ordination, and how AMM ordination enables him to serve & marry sam...

Must-Watch Video For Anyone Planning a Sequel Wedding Ceremony

1383 DAYS AGO | 2.24.2022

Must-Watch Video For Anyone Planning a Sequel Wedding Ceremony

A short video on how to officiate and plan a sequel wedding or a wedding ceremony in two parts, with tips for wedding officiants and newlyweds on what to say...

A Letter to Rep. Panetta in Support of the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act

1384 DAYS AGO | 2.23.2022

A Letter to Rep. Panetta in Support of the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adu...

AMM offers support for the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, H.R. 6405, introduced this year by Congressman Jimmy Panetta (of California).

Newlyweds pose for a photo on the Brooklyn Bridge on a sunny date, surrounded by friends and tourists

1388 DAYS AGO | 2.19.2022

3 Secrets to Get a Wedding Published (for Wedding Officiants)

Attention Officiants: Use these 3 tips to get your real wedding published in the best print magazines and online wedding blogs. Suggestions on planning a cer...

A solider lifts a young woman up to embrace her, outdoors on a neighborhood street in the sunshine. The photo only shows the couple's legs, hers are lifted up off the ground as they hug.

1391 DAYS AGO | 2.16.2022

Everything You Need to Know About Montana’s Double Proxy Marriages

Learn about Montana’s proxy and double proxy marriage laws, including the requirements for military partners and residents, the pros and cons of proxy weddin...

A Pagan Priest Creates Community in Conservative Mormon Utah

1392 DAYS AGO | 2.15.2022

A Pagan Priest Creates Community in Conservative Mormon Utah

AMM Minister Feature with wedding officiant and Pagan Priest Leandra Southwinds. Leandra left her Mormon upbringing to pursue Priesthood and now advocates fo...

Bride and groom embrace on a beach during the wedding ceremony, smiling happily at the camera

1393 DAYS AGO | 2.14.2022

12 Creative Pronouncement Ideas for Your Wedding Ceremony

Want to write a creative wedding pronouncement, but aren’t sure what wording to use? Let these 10 alternatives inspire you, from funny to formal examples, ge...

The American Marriage Ministries (AMM) minister ordination packaging, a white box with the AMM logo and name against a blue background

1398 DAYS AGO | 2.9.2022

Is the American Marriage Ministries Minister Ordination Package Worth the Pri...

What comes in the AMM Minister Ordination Package? A review of everything included in your ordination package, including your letter of good standing and ord...

On the Death of the Beloved: Funeral Poem & Blessing by Irish Poet John O’Donohue

1399 DAYS AGO | 2.8.2022

On the Death of the Beloved: Funeral Poem & Blessing by Irish Poet John O’Don...

This Celtic blessing by Irish poet and priest, John O’Donohue, is a beautiful way to honor a lost loved one during a funeral or memorial service, or on the a...

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