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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!



Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

1508 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

1509 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

1510 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

1511 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

1514 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

1515 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.

1516 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...

Illustration: new parents hold their baby lovingly

1516 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...

A laughing bride in a white dress and leather jacket poses with the groom, also in a leather jacket and wearing a light blue button up shirt. There is a large wedding bouquet beside them, with pink and orange flowers. They look young and alternative, hip modern couple.

1517 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2021

Feminist Wedding Vows: Creative Examples to Help You Write Your Own

Feminist wedding vows examples & a fun wedding vows template with tips on how to write your own vows & add personal stories to your wedding ceremony script

Norse runes are scattered on a wooden table next to a carved bone sheath and an antler. These runes can be used in wedding decor and on a Pagan altar, and are carved into white stone or bone in delicate patterns

1518 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2021

Norse Runes for Wedding Altars, Rings, and Invitations - The Full Elder Futha...

The ancient magic of Norse runes is used in Viking weddings and other Pagan weddings and handfastings as blessing and protection. Add these runes from the El...

Photo shows Cardi B, wedding officiant, and Raven-Symoné waiting for the brides to arrive for the wedding on Cardi Tries

1519 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2021

Raven-Symoné and Cardi B make LGBTQ+ wedding dreams come true on Cardi Tries ...

Raven Symone and Cardi B throw a stunning pop up wedding for two brides in celebration of National Coming Out Day on the latest episode of Cardi Tries. Read ...

Wedding officiant holds a microphone next to a wedding arch during a wedding ceremony

1521 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2021

How to Add Housekeeping Announcements to a Wedding Ceremony (with Examples an...

Learn how to add housekeeping announcements to a wedding ceremony, including sample scripts and examples of popular choices to share with your wedding offici...

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