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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.

1337 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1337 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!



7 Alternatives to Walking Down the Aisle

7 Alternatives to Walking Down the Aisle

7 fun alternatives to the wedding processional & traditional walk down the aisle - from two aisles, to walking alone, walking as a group, hanging out backstage, forming a circle, or not walking down the aisle at all!

Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Checklist

Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Checklist

A last minute day-of checklist for wedding officiants! What to do right before delivering a wedding ceremony & performing marriage to avoid mishaps, mistakes, and accidents!

Bride walks down the aisle with her two grandmothers, one on either side. They smile and link arms, posing for a happy photo

Bride asks grandmothers to be bridesmaids when Covid shrinks guest list, and it’s giving us some ideas

Irish couple asks Grandmothers to serve as bridesmaids, providing inspiration for others adapting their small guest lists during the Covid pandemic.

Signature cocktails, fashion shows & electric violins -- the Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza virtual show brought it all

Signature cocktails, fashion shows & electric violins -- the Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza virtual show brought it all

The Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza showed us how hot virtual wedding planning expos and bridal shows can be. And now we can’t wait for more!

6 Wedding Trends We Love For 2021

6 Wedding Trends We Love For 2021

Smaller, greener, more colorful, and more charitable: 6 trends for 2021 that show the wedding industry is changing not just for good, but for the better!

Vintage yellow cab driving away with a sign that reads 'Just Married' beside the illustration of a donut, attached to the back bumper.

A drive-thru wedding at Dunkin’ Donuts this Valentine’s? A sign of the times.

Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away a drive thru wedding ceremony this Valentine’s, which makes us wonder: Is the trend here to stay and can modern officiants embrace the drive-thru?

Chiefs fans find their Cupid in game-day wedding this Super Bowl

Chiefs fans find their Cupid in game-day wedding this Super Bowl

Pastor Nancy Kerr of Kansas City drove to Tampa to marry 15 couples this Super Bowl Sunday, in a group wedding honoring the KC Chiefs & No. 15 Patrick Mahomes.

A puppy helps with a proposal! Plus how to involve pets in your wedding ceremony

A puppy helps with a proposal! Plus how to involve pets in your wedding ceremony

An Ohio couple gets engaged with the help of an adorable puppy, plus ways to include your dogs, cats, bunnies, and other pets in your wedding ceremony.

Couple’s Wedding Canceled SEVEN Times! When is it time to say F* it and Elope?

Couple’s Wedding Canceled SEVEN Times! When is it time to say F* it and Elope?

Wedding cancelled seven times!? When is it time to elope, or choose another pandemic wedding alternative? With micro weddings, minimony, virtual zoom weddings, livestream ceremonies and more, is it worth it to wait?

Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony

Elope With a Dreamy, Teeny-Tiny, Covid-Era Ceremony

Keep your wedding short, sweet, simple, and safer with a teeny-tiny covid-era DIY elopement ceremony.

Mathew takes a selfie with the bride and groom on the New River Gorge Bridge, with the river far below them in the distance

876 feet in the air: Officiating an adventure wedding on the New River Gorge Bridge

An AMM Minister performs a wedding high above the New River Gorge in an adventure wedding ceremony the couple will never forget. If you’re a new officiant and want to explore destination and adventure weddings, read on for inspiration!

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

New marriage officiant legislation in VA, again fails to address broader discrimination

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

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The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

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