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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!



A Katz’s Deli micro wedding?! Do officiants get free bagels?

1593 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021

A Katz’s Deli micro wedding?! Do officiants get free bagels?

Take a look at what's on the menu for this Katz's Deli micro wedding, as the NYC icon becomes the latest unlikely venue to emerge in this year's wedding boom...

How to Get Married in Ohio - Planning a wedding in the Buckeye State

1593 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021

How to Get Married in Ohio - Planning a wedding in the Buckeye State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Ohio - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your marr...

New York officially bans the marriage of minors

1594 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021

New York officially bans the marriage of minors

New laws in New York raise the minimum age of consent to marry to 18, removing all exceptions for minors. NY is the latest state to ban child marriage, follo...

Issa Rae and Louis Diame tie the knot in France! Are destination weddings back?

1594 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021

Issa Rae and Louis Diame tie the knot in France! Are destination weddings back?

Issa Rae and Louis Diame marry in an intimate micro ceremony in the South of France… Giving us big destination wedding dreams!

Prince Charles & Princess Diana’s Full Wedding Transcript, 40 Years Later

1594 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021

Prince Charles & Princess Diana’s Full Wedding Transcript, 40 Years Later

It’s been 40 years since the world watched in awe as Prince Charles married Princess Diana in 1981. In honor of the anniversary of the historic day, here’s t...

Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others

1597 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2021

Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others

Spiritual baths and ritual bathing have been used by cultures and faiths throughout history, including Hindus, Christians, and Pagans. Learn to prepare and p...

Wedding Season Meets Wildfire Season - What to Know

1598 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021

Wedding Season Meets Wildfire Season - What to Know

What to know if you’re planning, officiating, or attending a wedding ceremony during wildfire season -- including what to do in case of postponements, cancel...

An alligator as a ring bearer?!? Would you perform this wedding?

1598 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021

An alligator as a ring bearer?!? Would you perform this wedding?

A bride and groom asked Wally, an emotional support alligator, to be the ring bearer for their wedding ceremony in central Pennsylvania this week.

Rhode Island approves new one-day marriage designation

1599 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2021

Rhode Island approves new one-day marriage designation

A new certificate will authorize Rhode Island adults to perform marriages on a specific day in a specific town, for a fee, as one-day-only wedding officiants.

Updates to NYC’s Project Cupid, Marriage Bureau reopens

1600 DAYS AGO | 7.20.2021

Updates to NYC’s Project Cupid, Marriage Bureau reopens

The NYC Marriage Bureau reopened for scheduled in-person services on July 19, including civil marriage ceremonies and marriage license appointments. These ap...

How to Get Married in South Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Palmetto State

1601 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2021

How to Get Married in South Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Palmetto State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in South Carolina - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return...

NYC Marriage Bureau reopens Monday, July 19

1604 DAYS AGO | 7.16.2021

NYC Marriage Bureau reopens Monday, July 19

The Office of the City Clerk and NYC Marriage Bureau will reopen on July 19 to in-person services and civil wedding ceremonies.

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