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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

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

872 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 872 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



1232 DAYS AGO | 12.23.2020

Will South Carolina get rid of its marriage license waiting period?

Proposed changes to the SC marriage license application waiting period would allow couples to elope or marry in short notice wedding ceremonies. SC S.B. 123 ...

1233 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2020

Cancellations suck. Does wedding insurance cover them during a pandemic?

Find out how wedding insurance does (and doesn’t) help with venue closures, cancellations, postponements, refunds, and other surprises during COVID-19.

1234 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2020

Proposed Texas Legislation -- and How Gender-Neutral Language Protects & Resp...

State Sen. Johnson (TX) proposed a bill that would replace gendered language in Family Code to protect same-sex couples & parents, reminding us that language...

1235 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2020

How to perform a Buddhist wedding ceremony & what guests can expect

How to officiate a Buddhist wedding ceremony, plus what to wear and what to expect at the celebration.

1237 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2020

New Ceremony Script Alert! A Winter Solstice Wedding with Candle Lighting

New sample wedding ceremony script for a Winter Solstice celebration. Bring bright lights & lots of love into the darkest, longest night of the year with thi...

1237 DAYS AGO | 12.18.2020

3 Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas for Officiants to Give Couples

Simple holiday gift ideas for wedding officiants to give couples, while planning their ceremony or to say thank you for a wonderful wedding.

1238 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2020

Texas Monthly Article Gives Behind the Scenes Peek at the Crazy Shit Wedding ...

New 'Texas Monthly' article interviews photographers in pandemic-era TX weddings, sharing crazy stories & giving unique vendor perspective on COVID safety

1238 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2020

Representatives in US House Voice Support for SCOTUS Protection of Same-Sex M...

An Oct 2020 resolution introduced in the House of Representatives voices continued support for SCOTUS protection of same-sex couples’ right to marry, LGBTQ+ ...

1241 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2020

How to Revise the (Bad) First Draft of a Wedding Ceremony

How to write, edit, & revise a wedding ceremony script until it shines, using suggestions from real AMM Ministers & Wedding Officiants. Because performing a ...

1244 DAYS AGO | 12.11.2020

Plan & Officiate a Winter Solstice Ceremony with Candle Lighting

Light up the night with a Winter Solstice Wedding! How to plan & officiate a candle lighting solstice ceremony, whether pagan, secular, earth magic, or nonde...

1246 DAYS AGO | 12.9.2020

Up, Up, and Away! How Wedding Officiants With Unique Career Paths Create Uniq...

Use unique interests & job skills to become a unique wedding officiant, with lessons from a hot air balloon wedding ceremony adventure, high above Las Vegas.

1247 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2020

Does social distancing hurt communication? Here are 3 ways wedding officiants...

Communication between wedding officiants & couples has hit a rough patch. Learn 3 ways to improve communication during COVID-19 while social distancing.

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