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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 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!



Rehearsals are Important - Even When Officiating a Friend’s Casual Backyard Wedding Ceremony

1559 DAYS AGO | 9.10.2020

Rehearsals are Important - Even When Officiating a Friend’s Casual Backyard W...

Whether your wedding is big or small, rehearsing the ceremony is a must

Attention Officiants: 4 things you might forget the day of the wedding (and what to do about it)

1561 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2020

Attention Officiants: 4 things you might forget the day of the wedding (and w...

Four important things that wedding officiants often forget - and what they can do about it when it happens! Avoid wedding day disasters and turn mishaps into...

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

1565 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.

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

1569 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

Microphone Tips for Wedding Officiants and Couples

1569 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.

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

1573 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...

Why You Should Elope (an Illustrated Guide)

1574 DAYS AGO | 8.26.2020

Why You Should Elope (an Illustrated Guide)

Looking for reasons to elope? These eloping ideas will inspire you! Plan a fun, eco friendly alternative to a traditional wedding. An illustrated elopement g...

Illustration of bride, groom, and wedding officiant

1580 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2020

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

No more ceremony stage fright! Try these tips for speaking at a wedding ✓ Get past social anxiety & fear of public speaking for the wedding officiant & couples.

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

1581 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.

1582 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.

1583 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

1681 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 ...

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