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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 1019 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1019 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1019 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



A Pisces Season Perfect Pandemic Wedding Plan!

1354 DAYS AGO | 2.18.2021

A Pisces Season Perfect Pandemic Wedding Plan!

Plan your wedding based on the zodiac! Let astrology be your guide to a perfect pisces wedding during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Happy Pisces Season!

New legislation would remove states’ same-sex marriage bans and more

1354 DAYS AGO | 2.18.2021

New legislation would remove states’ same-sex marriage bans and more

New legislation would increase protections for same-sex couples. New Jersey, Texas, Florida, and Virginia all have bills being considered, that would remove ...

A New Take on Wedding Expos -- Go Small or Go Virtual?

1355 DAYS AGO | 2.17.2021

A New Take on Wedding Expos -- Go Small or Go Virtual?

Want to attend a wedding fashion show from your living room? Now you can! Wedding expos and shows get small and go virtual, with more options to choose from ...

How to Find Out What County a Wedding Venue is In -- Marriage License Tips

1356 DAYS AGO | 2.16.2021

How to Find Out What County a Wedding Venue is In -- Marriage License Tips

As a wedding officiant traveling to a new venue, you might ask: What County Am I In? This is important info for minister registration & getting the correct m...

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

1359 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...

7 Alternatives to Walking Down the Aisle

1360 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...

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

1361 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

1362 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.

Signature cocktails, fashion shows & electric violins -- the Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza virtual show brought it all

1363 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!

6 Wedding Trends We Love For 2021

1364 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.

1366 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...

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

1367 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.

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