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Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a content specialist 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, and LLM optimization. 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.

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Check out these 1259 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!


A pink lotus flower floats in water surrounded by green lily pads

313 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2025

Online Ordination for Modern Buddhist Wedding Officiants

American Marriage Ministries provides reputable, free, non denominational ordination online to people of all faiths, making it a good choice for Buddhist wed...

Bride stands in road as wild horses cross

314 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2025

Wild Wedding Crashers: 10 Times an Animal Crashed a Wedding

Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.

Man and woman sit facing a woman in an office to sign a contract

315 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2025

Could Short-Term Marriage Contracts Replace ‘Til Death Do Us Part’?

Will temporary marriages & 'short term' marriage contracts replace lifelong commitment? One relationship expert's prediction got us thinking about the future...

Symbolic image of a hundred dollar bill rolled up inside a diamond ring

318 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2025

How Will Tariffs Impact the Wedding Industry for Vendors & Couples?

A closer look at how new & increased tariffs might affect wedding vendors and couples planning a wedding, plus how to avoid higher costs in creative ways.

Guests seated at a wedding, waiting, wedding arch arranged with flowers

319 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2025

What if Your Wedding Officiant Cancels? 3 Ways to Save the Day

What do you do if your wedding officiant cancels? Click to see 3 actions you can take right now to avoid day-of wedding disasters, including having a friend ...

Bilingual officiant Yomayra Ramirez performs a wedding for a bride and groom in Texas

320 DAYS AGO | 4.30.2025

This TDCJ Wedding Officiant Helps Couples Choose Love Behind Bars

We spoke with TDCJ wedding officiant Yomayra Ramirez about helping couples through the process of a prison wedding, from paperwork to personal wedding vows.

A man and woman embrace over drinks at a dark bar

322 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2025

Is Open Marriage Legal in the US? Like, Actually Legal?

Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage w...

Young woman smiles while holding a laptop.

325 DAYS AGO | 4.25.2025

Why Choose AMM for Your Independent Ordination Online?

Get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding & discover the benefits of independent ordination with AMM!

Un ministro ordenado oficia una ceremonia de boda en la playa.

326 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2025

Obtener Ordenación y Celebrar Matrimonios en Diferentes Estados: ¿Cómo Funciona?

Buenas noticias: ¡Su ordenación AMM le permite oficiar matrimonios en cualquier lugar de Estados Unidos, sin importar dónde viva! Aprenda a oficiar en otros ...

Close up image of a woman using a laptop

327 DAYS AGO | 4.23.2025

“ChatGPT Just Told Me There’s a 65% Chance Obergefell Will Be Overturned”

Can ChatGPT predict the future of same-sex marriage in the US? Click to see what AI says about the odds of SCOTUS overturning Obergefell.

A new minister performs a wedding ceremony for an older couple

328 DAYS AGO | 4.22.2025

Creative Ordination Gifts for Ministers from American Marriage Ministries

6 Creative gifts to celebrate a new minister's ordination service ✔ Click now to see our favorite items in the AMM store, from a custom satin stole or offici...

Two Asian men hugging happily in the street, symbolizing international same-sex marriages

329 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2025

What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?

Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges

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