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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 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1045 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

1357 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2021

The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

The best worst wedding jokes and funny quotes on marriage! Would you use these in your toast, speech, vows, or ceremony?

Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underwear

1358 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2021

Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underw...

Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mo...

An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages

1359 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021

An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages

Covenant marriages are legally distinct from other types of marriage. Here’s what wedding officiants and couples should know about these uncommon religious w...

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

1359 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

No one wants to make a fool of themselves by delivering a bad wedding toast! Follow these simple tips on what to say and do to make your speech memorable.

AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to agnostics!

1360 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2021

AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to a...

AMM welcomes people of all faiths: If you’re wondering how to become an ordained minister with a nondenominational, interfaith church, whether you’re Neopaga...

Meditation for Ministers: AMM’s Favorite Pink Noise Playlists on Spotify

1362 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2021

Meditation for Ministers: AMM’s Favorite Pink Noise Playlists on Spotify

Ministers and wedding officiants are BUSY this season! Luckily, meditation helps us stay productive, positive, and avoid burnout! Pink noise is great for low...

How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time

1363 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2021

How to Officiate a Wedding For the First Time

Learn how to perform a wedding for the first time, from getting ordained online to signing the marriage license! A step-by-step guide for new officiants, min...

Virginia Wedding Venue Sues Gov. Northam Over Gathering Restrictions

1363 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2021

Virginia Wedding Venue Sues Gov. Northam Over Gathering Restrictions

The wedding venue Belle Garden Estate is suing Virginia's Gov. Northam over Covid 19 restrictions they say are discriminatory. Wedding gatherings are limited...

3 miraculous stories of wedding rings lost -- and found

1364 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2021

3 miraculous stories of wedding rings lost -- and found

These wedding rings were lost forever, until a few everyday heroes stepped in to reunite them with their owners.

Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together

1365 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2021

Mad Libs Inspired Wedding Vows For the Couple Who Loves to (verb) Together

Vows are the most meaningful part of a wedding ceremony! But that doesn’t mean you have to stress over them. Loosen up with these Mad Libs inspired wedding v...

Minors and Marriage: Six states re-examine the minimum age for marriage in a growing trend

1366 DAYS AGO | 3.23.2021

Minors and Marriage: Six states re-examine the minimum age for marriage in a ...

Six states are considering raising the minimum age for marriage, in what seems to be increased attention to laws regulating child marriage in the US.

Groom drops ring into Lake Tahoe, wedding ceremony ends in scuba diving adventure

1367 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2021

Groom drops ring into Lake Tahoe, wedding ceremony ends in scuba diving adven...

A picturesque marriage ceremony came to a halt when the ring exchange made an unexpected splash. A local scuba diver saved the day in the unlikely Lake Tahoe...

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