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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.

1227 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1227 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Weddings, Receptions (and Dancing!) Resume in New York on Monday

1737 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021

Weddings, Receptions (and Dancing!) Resume in New York on Monday

New York’s expanded guidelines for weddings and catered events, including receptions, go into effect Monday, to the relief of many venues, brides, and grooms...

Couples can marry for free at Philly pop-up event in support of marriage equality

1737 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2021

Couples can marry for free at Philly pop-up event in support of marriage equa...

Free wedding pop-up in Philly, hosted by Equal Dignity Pop-Up Nuptials in support of marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples, will also help those whose plans h...

Netflix asks 'Marriage or Mortgage': We say NOPE.

1739 DAYS AGO | 3.13.2021

Netflix asks 'Marriage or Mortgage': We say NOPE.

‘Marriage or Mortgage’ : A new Netflix show asks Nashville couples to choose between a large wedding and a home, and couldn't come at a stranger time -- as c...

West Virginia Offers Online Registration for Wedding Officiants!

1740 DAYS AGO | 3.12.2021

West Virginia Offers Online Registration for Wedding Officiants!

West Virginia wedding officiants can now register online! In early 2021, WV updated its minister registration process to be fully online. Learn how to regist...

#WeddingRules TikTok trend reveals what young couples REALLY want

1740 DAYS AGO | 3.12.2021

#WeddingRules TikTok trend reveals what young couples REALLY want

The #WeddingRules TikTok trend reveals what young couples want and don’t want at their wedding ceremonies! From gifts to kids and plus ones, to unnecessary f...

Close up photo shows an officiant wrapping the colorful handfasting cords around a bride and groom's wrists

1741 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2021

New Wedding Officiant Script! Simple Handfasting Ceremony

Simple handfasting ceremony wording and outline for a wedding officiant! Sweet vows, easy to modify for Pagan, Christian, nonreligious or spiritual couples

Wedding hair pros in Iowa may be able to work onsite at venues

1741 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2021

Wedding hair pros in Iowa may be able to work onsite at venues

A proposed change in Iowa would allow hairstylists to work at wedding venues the day of the wedding, creating additional income for cosmetologists and venues...

Plan a Virtual Wedding Ceremony with Special Readings

1742 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2021

Plan a Virtual Wedding Ceremony with Special Readings

Bring family and friends together this season with a virtual wedding ceremony that feels intimate, welcoming, and magical. Creative set design & attention ...

150-guest luau has Oahu couples wondering why weddings are still capped at 10

1742 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2021

150-guest luau has Oahu couples wondering why weddings are still capped at 10

Oahu wedding vendors & couples expressed confusion this week when a 150 seat luau was allowed under the Waikiki's Covid Tier 3 guidelines, while weddings and...

Photo of smooth winding striated red rocks in Arizona at The Wave, perfect for a space themed wedding on MARS

1743 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2021

Get Married on Mars*: Plan an Out of This World Destination Wedding

Inspired by the Red Planet, vintage sci-fi, and NASA’s Perseverance rover, we offer a few suggestions to get you started planning a Mars on Earth destination...

Offbeat Wedding Welcome & Opening Remarks: Examples for a Non-traditional Ceremony!

1744 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2021

Offbeat Wedding Welcome & Opening Remarks: Examples for a Non-traditional Cer...

Opening remarks set the tone of a wedding! Try these examples for a non-traditional, offbeat wedding ceremony, with a creative officiant wedding welcome.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s talk marriage laws!

1744 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s tal...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just revealed they held a secret wedding elopement in their backyard. But there were no witnesses… Was it legal? And what are ...

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