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Articles by Jessica Levey

Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a writer, illustrator, and content manager at American Marriage Ministries, where she writes about marriage law and wedding industry trends. She holds a degree in Strategic Communications and has a background in trade journalism, with experience in data-informed, people-first reporting, SEO / AEO. She was ordained with AMM in 2020 and is an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality. In her personal time, Jessica writes, illustrates, and makes comics and zines independently at hellojesslevey.com.

1308 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1308 articles written by Jessica Levey, Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Una imagen estilizada muestra monedas en equilibrio junto a figuras de novios, simbolizando el pago y las bodas.

2 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2026

Ventajas y desventajas de los métodos de pago más populares para oficiantes d...

¿Venmo o PayPal? ¿Efectivo, cheque o tarjeta? Comparamos los métodos de pago más populares entre quienes ofician bodas, tanto principiantes como con experien...

promotional graphic shows nyc skyline and detail events

4 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2026

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is Heading Back to NYC: August 2026!

Don’t miss this fun wedding officiants training event in New York City on August 26, 2026! A full day of networking & educational classes hosted by AMM & IAPWO

bride and groom pose together on the wedding day

9 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2026

How to Fill out a Georgia Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Step-by-step instructions for how to complete a Georgia marriage license. Examples and answers to commonly asked questions, for wedding officiants and newlyw...

Oficiante de bodas preparándose para la ceremonia, escribiendo en su cuaderno.

10 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2026

Cronograma para oficiantes de boda

Si le han pedido que oficie una boda, le recomendamos seguir esta guía de tiempos para asegurarse de contar con suficiente tiempo para registrarse, trabajar ...

Wedding venue with chandelier, gleaming wood accents, filled with happy guests

14 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2026

How to Choose a Wedding Venue That Welcomes & Supports You

This wedding venue checklist makes choosing the perfect place to get married easier! Read common things to consider when choosing a venue, what questions to ...

Happy couple in Hawaii on wedding day

21 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2026

How to Fill out a Hawaii Marriage License & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Hawaii marriage license, plus answers to FAQs for marriage performers and couples getting married in Hawaii.

Ilustración estilizada de los Estados Unidos con dos hojas de papel, que simbolizan los votos matrimoniales y las bodas en todo el país.

23 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2026

Sin licencia de matrimonio, no hay matrimonio… pero ¿tal vez un delito menor?

Conozca los riesgos legales para los oficiantes de bodas que realizan una ceremonia a sabiendas de que la pareja no tiene una licencia de matrimonio, y ¡qué ...

Una joven novia con vestido de boda blanco sonríe mientras habla por su teléfono móvil, sobre un fono de color tostado.

25 DAYS AGO | 7.6.2026

¿Se puede casar por teléfono? (Además, un vistazo a otras opciones de bodas a...

Conozca más sobre las opciones de bodas a distancia, incluyendo si es legal o no casarse por teléfono, utilizando plataformas virtuales o de videoconferencia...

GRAPHIC, reads "AMM" "17 years of love, service, and celebration" with a collage of diverse faces

28 DAYS AGO | 7.3.2026

Celebrating 17 Years of American Marriage Ministries!

American Marriage Ministries is celebrating 17 years of free online ordination to officiate weddings and online training for wedding officiants, and a growin...

Couple and their family during unity candle ceremony with mothers and elders

30 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2026

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Unity Ceremony Ideas: All-In-One Resource

A complete guide to wedding unity ceremony ideas! Includes ceremony scripts and 'how-to' guides, for unity candle, unity sand, handfasting, and many more, wi...

bride with bridesmaids in pink dresses walk through a field

32 DAYS AGO | 6.29.2026

How to Ask Bridesmaids 5 Important Questions (Plus Tips on Timing!)

Ready to ask your bridesmaids? Discover the best timeline, low-stress sample wording for awkward money talks, and 5 important questions to ask your crew early.

Young couple on the wedding day, with wedding officiant, during ring exchange

35 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2026

How to Fill out a Washington DC Marriage License (Examples & FAQs)

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Washington, DC marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and self-uniting couples, plus ti...

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