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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.

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Check out these 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1045 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1045 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!


AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering couples everywhere

1423 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2021

AMM Minister Amber Olsen is giving away her secret recipe -- and empowering c...

Meet AMM Minister Amber Olsen, a wedding officiant in North Dakota whose new ceremony planning book gives couples a unique perspective to create a day that r...

This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disagree

1425 DAYS AGO | 1.23.2021

This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disa...

AMM takes a swing at a Miss Manners letter, regarding wedding planning, family involvement, and creating the ceremony or reception of a couple’s dreams.

Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that require registration to perform marriage)

1426 DAYS AGO | 1.22.2021

Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that re...

Will Oklahoma still require wedding officiants to register with the county clerk in 2021? Learn which states require licensing and minister registration.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

1427 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2021

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Wondering how to apply for a marriage license during the covid coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. Marriage laws vary by state and even county, but we ca...

Sequel Weddings: What to Expect From a Couple’s Second Ceremony

1428 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2021

Sequel Weddings: What to Expect From a Couple’s Second Ceremony

Sequel weddings & second ceremonies are trending in 2021- a creative solution to Covid gathering restrictions, postponement, & pandemic risk. Here’s how to p...

Last Minute Wedding: Officiating a Ceremony on Short Notice, or Same Day!

1430 DAYS AGO | 1.18.2021

Last Minute Wedding: Officiating a Ceremony on Short Notice, or Same Day!

Learn how to officiate a last minute or same-day wedding ceremony: Not all weddings come with months of planning. Say yes to officiating a last minute elopem...

Officiant Quick Tip: The Questionnaire -- What question surprises couples the most? with Officiant Amber Olsen

1433 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2021

Officiant Quick Tip: The Questionnaire -- What question surprises couples the...

A short interview with AMM Minister and professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on what question surprises couples the most during ceremony planning.

Q&A with AMM Minister Amber Olsen on her new book & giving couples an upper hand in ceremony planning

1434 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2021

Q&A with AMM Minister Amber Olsen on her new book & giving couples an upper h...

A short interview with AMM Minister & professional wedding officiant Amber Olsen on her new book for couples, planning a wedding ceremony, and choosing the r...

Pope Francis changes rules for Catholics -- Still bans women from ordination

1435 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2021

Pope Francis changes rules for Catholics -- Still bans women from ordination

Pope Francis changes Catholic laws for lectors, altar readers - still ban women from ordination & performing marriage. Many see this as sexism and discrimina...

Write a Wedding Ceremony Using a Classic Story Arc

1436 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2021

Write a Wedding Ceremony Using a Classic Story Arc

Wedding ceremonies should tell a story! Use classic story structure to write a ceremony script with the power of timeless fairy tales & Hollywood happy endin...

Harry Styles officiated his agent’s wedding in a hotel bathrobe! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity officiant outfits.

1439 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2021

Harry Styles officiated his agent’s wedding in a hotel bathrobe! Plus, a look...

Harry Styles officiated a wedding in a hotel robe! Plus a look back at some of our favorite celebrity officiant outfits to answer the eternal question: What ...

How Wedding Officiants Save the Day When There’s a Sudden Change in Venue

1440 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2021

How Wedding Officiants Save the Day When There’s a Sudden Change in Venue

What happens when a wedding venue cancels or closes unexpectedly? Learn how wedding officiants save the day for couples by updating the ceremony, unity ritua...

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