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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 1020 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1020 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1020 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Illustration of a gothic bride and groom wearing animal masks for a Halloween or Samhain pagan wedding celebration

1522 DAYS AGO | 9.4.2020

So you’ve been asked to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding...

Learn how to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding and write a custom fall holiday ceremony script.

Microphone Tips for Wedding Officiants and Couples

1526 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2020

Microphone Tips for Wedding Officiants and Couples

Microphone and wedding audio advice for first time, novice officiants and couples planning their own wedding.

New marriage officiant legislation submitted in Virginia, fails to address broader discrimination

1526 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2020

New marriage officiant legislation submitted in Virginia, fails to address br...

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

DEADLINE ALERT: New work and travel permit fees may add to wedding stress for international marriages

1530 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2020

DEADLINE ALERT: New work and travel permit fees may add to wedding stress for...

Beginning October 2nd, 2020, the US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will charge newlyweds applying for a green card significantly higher fees for th...

ELOPE: An illustrated guide to an eco-friendly & empowered alternative wedding (PART 2)

1531 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2020

ELOPE: An illustrated guide to an eco-friendly & empowered alternative weddin...

Part 2 of how Eloping can be an eco-friendly & empowered alternative to postponing your wedding—an illustrated guide to eloping.

ELOPE: An illustrated guide to an eco-friendly & empowered alternative wedding (PART 1)

1531 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2020

ELOPE: An illustrated guide to an eco-friendly & empowered alternative weddin...

Eloping can be an eco friendly and empowered alternative to postponing your wedding, an illustrated guide to eloping.

Wedding Ceremony Stage Fright: Tips for officiants (and couples)

1537 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2020

Wedding Ceremony Stage Fright: Tips for officiants (and couples)

Learn how wedding officiants & couples can overcome a fear of public speaking to avoid wedding ceremony stage fright

7 Tips for a Stress-Free & Socially Distanced Wedding Ceremony

1538 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2020

7 Tips for a Stress-Free & Socially Distanced Wedding Ceremony

Advice for easy & low-stress socially distanced wedding and ceremony planning for couples and families to use during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID 19 safet...

Illustration of a wedding officiant performing a ceremony, with bride and groom holding hands. The background is a stylized teal, with a bright orange sun.

1539 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2020

From Ordinary Officiant to High Priestess

HOW choosing a friend to officiate their wedding gave two essential workers the unconventional Solstice ceremony of their dreams while the city around them s...

Cute illustration of a take out container filled with noodles, chopsticks, and a fortune cookie. The take out box says 'Just Married' on the side, with a pink heart drawn on it.

1540 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2020

Butt-bumps and gift baskets, 6 ways friends and family can keep their distanc...

How-to tips & suggestions to help support friends and family who are having socially distanced weddings during the pandemic, including virtual bachelorette p...

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

1638 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2020

These states are where you can - and can't - get married online

Some states are now allowing couples to get married online. California, New York, Illinois and other states have passed emergency measurers allowing couples ...

A woman in a formal long-sleeve pink shirt looks off to the side with a nervous or anxious expression on her face, she's grimacing in a concerned way. She is against a pink background.

1887 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2019

Breathe in, Breathe Out: Calming Brides' and Grooms' Nerves

Attention wedding officiants: If the bride or groom are nervous before the wedding ceremony, these tips will help calm their nerves and ensure that the weddi...

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