Articles by Jessica Levey

1003 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1003 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

Illustrated cord tied into an infinity knot to represent a unique handfasting ritual

1313 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2021

How to Tie a Handfasting Cord -- The Infinity Knot

How to tie an infinity handfasting knot during your wedding ceremony! Follow these ten easy illustrated steps. Simple diagram with handfasting cord for a uni...

1314 DAYS AGO | 2.12.2021

7 Alternatives to Walking Down the Aisle

7 fun alternatives to the wedding processional & traditional walk down the aisle - from two aisles, to walking alone, walking as a group, hanging out backsta...

1315 DAYS AGO | 2.11.2021

Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Chec...

A last minute day-of checklist for wedding officiants! What to do right before delivering a wedding ceremony & performing marriage to avoid mishaps, mistakes...

Bride walks down the aisle with her two grandmothers, one on either side. They smile and link arms, posing for a happy photo

1316 DAYS AGO | 2.10.2021

Bride asks grandmothers to be bridesmaids when Covid shrinks guest list, and ...

Irish couple asks Grandmothers to serve as bridesmaids, providing inspiration for others adapting their small guest lists during the Covid pandemic.

1317 DAYS AGO | 2.9.2021

Signature cocktails, fashion shows & electric violins -- the Atlanta Wedding ...

The Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza showed us how hot virtual wedding planning expos and bridal shows can be. And now we can’t wait for more!

1318 DAYS AGO | 2.8.2021

6 Wedding Trends We Love For 2021

Smaller, greener, more colorful, and more charitable: 6 trends for 2021 that show the wedding industry is changing not just for good, but for the better!

Vintage yellow cab driving away with a sign that reads 'Just Married' beside the illustration of a donut, attached to the back bumper.

1320 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2021

A drive-thru wedding at Dunkin’ Donuts this Valentine’s? A sign of the times.

Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away a drive thru wedding ceremony this Valentine’s, which makes us wonder: Is the trend here to stay and can modern officiants embr...

1321 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2021

Chiefs fans find their Cupid in game-day wedding this Super Bowl

Pastor Nancy Kerr of Kansas City drove to Tampa to marry 15 couples this Super Bowl Sunday, in a group wedding honoring the KC Chiefs & No. 15 Patrick Mahome...

1321 DAYS AGO | 2.5.2021

A puppy helps with a proposal! Plus how to involve pets in your wedding ceremony

An Ohio couple gets engaged with the help of an adorable puppy, plus ways to include your dogs, cats, bunnies, and other pets in your wedding ceremony.

1323 DAYS AGO | 2.3.2021

Couple’s Wedding Canceled SEVEN Times! When is it time to say F* it and Elope?

Wedding cancelled seven times!? When is it time to elope, or choose another pandemic wedding alternative? With micro weddings, minimony, virtual zoom wedding...

1325 DAYS AGO | 2.1.2021

Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony

Keep your wedding short, sweet, simple, and safer with a teeny-tiny covid-era DIY elopement ceremony.

Mathew takes a selfie with the bride and groom on the New River Gorge Bridge, with the river far below them in the distance

1327 DAYS AGO | 1.30.2021

876 feet in the air: Officiating an adventure wedding on the New River Gorge ...

An AMM Minister performs a wedding high above the New River Gorge in an adventure wedding ceremony the couple will never forget. If you’re a new officiant an...