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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.

1223 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1223 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Young engaged couple makes funny faces and points at engagement ring during conversation

YESTERDAY | 12.5.2025

A.I. Couples Therapy: Perfect Engagement Gift or Red Flag?

Engaged? A.I. couples therapy might be the perfect engagement gift, but can it replace premarital counseling or traditional therapy? Compare pros and cons of...

Flores moradas junto a una vela en un servicio conmemorativo.

3 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2025

Un guión sencillo para un servicio funerario con encendido de velas y lectura

Este ejemplo de guion fúnebre incluye: introducción, ceremonia de encendido de velas y lectura fúnebre de Mary Elizabeth Frye. Un guion fúnebre sincero y no ...

Newlyweds pose in wedding attire inside the Chapel on the Dunes on Mustang Island Texas

5 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2025

The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!

A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the ...

Stylized photo with holiday tree inside a ring box, symbolizing winter engagement ideas.

8 DAYS AGO | 11.28.2025

Holiday Proposal Ideas to Get Engaged by New Year’s Day!

10 creative holiday proposal ideas to get engaged by New Year’s! From cozy winter moments and festive surprises to romantic Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas ...

A collage of images, and the color swatch for Island Citrus

10 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2025

6 Affordable Ways to Use the Island Citrus Wedding Color Trend in Your Celebr...

Plan a bright and bold wedding color scheme, inspired by Minted + Brides Island Citrus! Tips on including this vibrant yellow-green theme in your wedding, el...

Promotional image shows cover of book with promo text, "Introducing Ceremonies with Integrity, Your guide to building an ethical wedding business and crafting ceremonies that honor every couple."

17 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2025

Want to Become a Wedding Officiant With Integrity, Confidence & Great Profess...

Learn ethical wedding officiant best practices, modern wedding officiant etiquette, and tips to create a strong business and professional boundaries with 'Ce...

bride and groom pose with wedding officaint at ren faire wedding

19 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2025

10 Reasons to Say YES to a Ren Faire Wedding: From Bards to Budgets (& Giant ...

Why choose a Ren Faire wedding? From immersive experiences and costumes, to jousting, epic photos, and budget-friendly wedding packages, here are our top 10 ...

Los novios tomados de la mano el día de su boda, primer plano de sus manos entrelazadas.

22 DAYS AGO | 11.14.2025

¿Cuántas veces se puede casar en cada estado?

Aprenda cuántas veces puede casarse en cada estado de EE. UU., si existe un límite en la cantidad de veces que puede volver a casarse y cómo las leyes matrim...

Composite image shows the Michigan state capital building in Lansing with a rainbow behind it, symbolizing LGBTQ+ marriage rights

25 DAYS AGO | 11.11.2025

New Effort to Remove Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban From State Constitution

Michigan Sen. Moss introduces resolution to remove same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution, would allow voters opportunity to protect marriage righ...

Pride flags in from of Supreme Court building

26 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2025

Great News! Supreme Court Leaves Same-Sex Marriage Alone, Rejects Kim Davis R...

The Supreme Court declines Kim Davis’s appeal, leaving its 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage intact and protections for LGBTQ+ couples in place.

Photo shows a Darry Ring agreement next to a ring box and ring, promotional image from the company

29 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2025

Darry Ring Doubt: Is a True Love Agreement Legally Binding?

Darry Ring promises “one love, one lifetime.” But can that vow hold up in court, or is it just marketing? Here’s what the True Love Agreement means, and what...

Una novia se prepara para la ceremonia nupcial con la ayuda de sus damas de honor y su madre.

31 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2025

La lista definitiva del kit de emergencia para bodas: 45 artículos esenciales

¿Quiere asegurarse de que su boda o la de su ser querido salga a la perfección? Domine el gran día con nuestra guía definitiva de kit de emergencia para boda...

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