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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.

1322 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1322 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!



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Officiants: Adapt Your Business as Climate Change Fuels More Fall Weddings

Discover how climate change is changing wedding trends, and why fall is now peak season. With business tips for professional wedding officiants on marketing, writing a contract, and adapting to a busy, eco-conscious fall wedding calendar.

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6 Vietnamese Love Poems for Your Bilingual Wedding Ceremony

Celebrate a multicultural, bilingual wedding with these 6 Vietnamese love poems. With tips on when and how to include heartfelt readings in your ceremony.

Los recién casados firman la licencia de matrimonio con la ayuda de su oficiante de bodas.

No Solo las Bodas, las Tarifas de las Licencias de Matrimonio También Están Aumentando

Las tarifas de las licencias de matrimonio están aumentando en todo Estados Unidos, lo que aumenta el costo de casarse en 2025, incluso para fugas matrimoniales y bodas en juzgados. ¡Aquí les contamos lo que las parejas deben saber!

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Marry an AI Chatbot? Everything You Need to Know About Saying “A-I Do!”

Can you legally marry an AI companion? Explore the rise of hybrid human-AI relationships, symbolic chatbot weddings, and what the future of love, marriage, and polyamory could look like in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Why Gen Z is Choosing Domestic Partnership Over Marriage

More Gen Z couples are choosing domestic partnerships instead of marriage to avoid wedding costs, tax penalties, or uphold personal values. Learn more & what to consider before filing.

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Delaware is Making it Easier for Parolees to Get Married in 2026

Delaware will remove marriage restrictions for people on parole and probation in 2025, making it easier for them to apply for a license without special permission. (DE SB7 2025 / Pinkney; Townsend; Minor-Brown)

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Missouri Legislators Ban Child Marriage, Raise Legal Age to Marry to 18

Missouri bans child marriage with new law raising the minimum age to marry to 18 with no exceptions. Learn what this means & which other states prohibit underage marriage (MO SB43 2025 ; Fitzwater / Hausman)

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Wisconsin Lawmakers Pass New Same-Sex Marriage Protections

Wisconsin updates marriage laws to protect same-sex couples, replacing outdated language with gender neutral terminology and adding new legal protections for same-sex marriage in the 2025 state budget.

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Beyond the Band: 5 Unique Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Looking for fresh wedding entertainment ideas beyond the usual band or DJ? From drag shows to live painting & lion dancers, here are 5 unforgettable ways to wow your guests.

Primer plano de dos mujeres chocando las manos y riendo, sentadas juntas a la mesa. Al fondo, otra mujer observa felizmente, sosteniendo un bolígrafo. Hay un cuaderno abierto frente a ella, lo que sugiere que ha estado trabajando en el esquema de la ceremonia de boda con estas dos novias.

Consejos de Escritura: Es Personal, Cómo Expresar su Personalidad en una Ceremonia de Boda

La mejor forma de personalizar la ceremonia de su boda es hacerle a la pareja las preguntas adecuadas sobre su relación y evitar que parezca un "brindis" o una "quemada".

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Don’t Have Someone to be Your Bridesmaid or Best Man? Try This Instead

No one to ask as your best man or maid of honor? Here’s what to do instead: 3 creative & meaningful alternatives to traditional wedding attendant roles.

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How Hot is TOO Hot for an Outdoor Wedding?

How hot is too hot for an outdoor summer wedding? Learn the ideal & max temps, heat risk factors & practical tips to keep guests cool, comfortable, and safe!

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