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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.

1293 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1293 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!



Illustration of a young couple gazing at each other under the stars, with different constellations outlined in the night sky

2031 DAYS AGO | 11.23.2020

Use Astrology to Plan Your Perfect Pandemic Wedding -- Ceremony Planning Acco...

From shift weddings to microweddings & virtual livestreamed ceremonies, plan a wedding with help from the zodiac. Learn the best pandemic wedding style for y...

Romantic winter scene, mug with heart, books

2032 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2020

5 Surprising Book Recommendations for Wedding Officiants This Winter

Winter reading list! 5 books for wedding officiants on how to write a better wedding ceremony, love, marketing & working with couples, suggested by a success...

How to talk about COVID-19 wedding ceremony safety without making it weird, for wedding officiants and couples

2034 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2020

How to talk about COVID-19 wedding ceremony safety without making it weird, f...

Avoid misunderstandings! How-to tips for talking about COVID-19 wedding ceremony safety, for wedding officiants & couples.

Can't have an in person wedding reception? Try these 4 options instead.

2035 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2020

Can't have an in person wedding reception? Try these 4 options instead.

Plan a wedding reception during COVID-19 with fun alternatives to large gatherings, like drive by receptions, anniversary parties & virtual receptions!

We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

2037 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020

We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

American Marriage Ministries conducted a survey with officiants across the country, giving us unique and valuable insight into how American couples are plann...

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

2037 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

American Marriage Ministries ordained our 750,000th minister today! Online ordination provides officiant training for friends and family members who want to ...

The state of Utah flag / crest

2038 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2020

Utah becomes first state to allow international virtual Zoom wedding for part...

Utah is the first state to allow virtual international Zoom weddings for couples living in different countries, and different states, as COVID-19 travel rest...

When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?

2041 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2020

When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?

How to determine your rates and what to charge as a professional or first time wedding officiant, including when to lower or raise the cost for custom weddin...

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

2042 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2020

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

Will decorative wedding masks replace the veil to become a new family heirloom as the COVID-19 pandemic changes wedding attire and fashions?

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it time to freak out?

2044 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2020

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it ...

A nationwide survey found the role of the wedding officiant is changing as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. What does it mean for the future of officiants?

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples

2048 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2020

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution,...

Nevada has become the first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution and protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid Supreme Court shake up

2052 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2020

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid S...

LGBTQ+ and marriage equality advocates wait as Nevada becomes the first state to vote on removing a same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution on Nove...

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