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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 1100 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1100 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1100 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



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

1520 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

1522 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...

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

1523 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2021

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader disc...

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

1524 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2021

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does th...

As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.

Illustration of a man shrugging at the wedding officiant, who is holding her wedding script

1525 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2021

Bride Or Groom MIA On The Wedding Day? Here’s What To Do!

Professional officiants answer the question: What if a bride or groom doesn’t show up or is running late? If you’re performing a wedding for the first time o...

Maryland to discuss marriage licenses updates, gender neutral language for same-sex couples in 2021

1526 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2021

Maryland to discuss marriage licenses updates, gender neutral language for sa...

Maryland is considering changes to the designations used on marriage licenses, by introducing gender neutral language for same-sex couples. 2021 HB 449

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

1527 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...

Dave Chappelle photobombs a First Look wedding photo! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity wedding crashers.

1527 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2021

Dave Chappelle photobombs a First Look wedding photo! Plus, a look back at so...

Dave Chappelle photobombed a First Look wedding photo in Texas! Plus, a look back at some of our favorite celebrity wedding crashers, including Jason Mamoa, ...

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

1529 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)

1530 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.

1531 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

1532 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...

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