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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.

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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!


wedding officiant sits at table filling out the marriage license, while the bride and groom and a witness watch happily

2 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2025

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

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Missouri marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from MO Record...

close up of young people's hands, wedding ring

4 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2025

Wisconsin Legislators Consider Banning Child Marriage in 2026

Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marria...

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

9 DAYS AGO | 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.

11 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

13 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.

16 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

18 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...

Los novios se toman de la mano durante una boda en la playa.

24 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2025

Redacción creativa para la "declaración de intenciones" de su ceremonia de boda

Formas creativas de decir "Sí, acepto" con una declaración de intenciones personalizada que refleje su historia de amor, estilo y el tono de su ceremonia nup...

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."

25 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

27 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.

30 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...

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