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Articles by Jessica Levey

Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator
Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a writer, illustrator, and content manager at American Marriage Ministries, where she writes about marriage law and wedding industry trends. She holds a degree in Strategic Communications and has a background in trade journalism, with experience in data-informed, people-first reporting, SEO / AEO. She was ordained with AMM in 2020 and is an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality. In her personal time, Jessica writes, illustrates, and makes comics and zines independently at hellojesslevey.com.

1337 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1337 articles written by Jessica Levey, Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Wolf Cuts to Sweater Vests - What’s New in Wedding Fashion for 2022?

Wolf Cuts to Sweater Vests - What’s New in Wedding Fashion for 2022?

Five of the best wedding fashion trends to look forward to in 2022 – from the wolf cut to the sweater vest to stacked rings – as the wedding boom continues.

10 Non Religious Wedding Readings to Add to Your Ceremony

10 Non Religious Wedding Readings to Add to Your Ceremony

Looking for a romantic non religious wedding reading for your ceremony? These 10 creative readings taken from lyrics, literature, film, and tv are the perfect way to spruce up a simple wedding script. Non traditional couples take note!

How Much Should You Pay a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding?

How Much Should You Pay a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding?

This quick guide takes the guesswork out of deciding when and how much to pay a friend or family member to officiate your wedding ceremony, with examples of gifts and other ways to say thank you besides a cash tip.

Our Biggest Complaint About Hallmark Christmas Wedding Movies

Our Biggest Complaint About Hallmark Christmas Wedding Movies

Here it is - our biggest complaint about Hallmark Christmas Wedding movies. Our answer to the question no one asked! We want a full Hallmark wedding ceremony script!

New Script! An Elvis Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

New Script! An Elvis Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

A fun Elvis inspired wedding ceremony script, jam-packed with The King of Rock n Roll’s most popular love song lyrics. Perfect for the non traditional bride or groom with a love of retro vintage pop.

The Queen of Pink will marry the color pink in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day

The Queen of Pink will marry the color pink in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day

The Pink Lady of Hollywood, Kitten Kay Sera, will marry the color pink in a fanfare-filled Las Vegas wedding at The Little White Wedding Chapel on New Years Day. Plus information on marriage licenses, commitment ceremony, and the rules around marrying inanimate objects.

Rapper Boosie BadAzz is charging $100k to officiate a wedding!

Rapper Boosie BadAzz is charging $100k to officiate a wedding!

In the latest celebrity wedding officiant news - Rapper Boosie BadAzz becomes an ordained minister online and will start officiating weddings for $75,000 to $100,000 each, just in time for the 2022 wedding boom...

How to Deal With Not Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding

How to Deal With Not Being Asked to Officiate a Wedding

Not being asked to officiate a wedding for a friend or family member can suck, especially if you expected to be first in line to perform their ceremony. Here’s how to get over the disappointment.

Scientology Weddings: From Intergalactic Spiritual Beings to Exchanging Rings

Scientology Weddings: From Intergalactic Spiritual Beings to Exchanging Rings

Take a look inside the Scientologist wedding ceremony, including the unique wedding vows, belief in immortal spiritual life, the ARC triangle and double ring ceremony, the faith’s intergalactic alien mythology, and even Scientology divorce.

Dallas County Opens New Center for Marriage License Applications

Dallas County Opens New Center for Marriage License Applications

Engaged couples can now apply for a marriage license at Oak Cliff Government Center in Dallas County, Texas. The center is the new home of the Dallas County Justice of the Peace, Truancy, Constable and Tax departments. 

5 Ways to Help an Engaged Friend Get Ready for the Wedding Day

5 Ways to Help an Engaged Friend Get Ready for the Wedding Day

5 Simple ways to help a newly engaged friend or relative get ready for their wedding day, including instructions on becoming a back-up wedding officiant, useful engagement gifts, ceremony prep, helping with errands, and more.

A bride and groom laugh together during the wedding ceremony as the officiant reads from the script, holding hands joyfully as they smile at each other

New Script! A Funny Wedding Ceremony Script with Simple Unity Ritual

We added a new script to our library! This funny wedding ceremony script incorporates personal stories and memories in the invocation, classic heartfelt wedding vows, and a humorous unity ceremony that can be modified to suit any couple's tastes and personality. Perfect for creative and non traditional couples looking for a lighthearted celebration of love.

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Signature Wedding Officiant Package

Signature Wedding Officiant Package

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The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

Timeless scripts and heartfelt vow inspiration to bring life to your ceremony.

Wedding Officiant Training

Wedding Officiant Training

Everything you need to know to officiate.

Read our sample wedding ceremony scripts online

Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Need inspiration? Check out our free ceremony scripts!

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