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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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1223 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1223 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!


Man and woman taking selfie outdoors smiling, woman holding up her hand to show off her engagement ring and smiling

337 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2025

What to do After Getting Engaged in 20 Simple Steps

You just got engaged, now what? Use this checklist for your engagement announcement &! to start wedding planning - for a short or long engagement!

Engaged couple pose in the snow looking happy

340 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2024

10 Winter Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas & Advice

What to wear for winter engagement photos! Click to read our favorite engagement photo outfits ideas & advice for an unforgettable session.

La novia y el novio están parados junto a un caballo el día de la boda, sonriendo. La novia se inclina para acariciar afectuosamente al caballo.

341 DAYS AGO | 12.30.2024

8 Ideas de Bodas Ecuestres Para Amantes de los Caballos

¡Planifique una boda de caballos perfecta con estas dulces ideas para bodas con temática ecuestre! Desde elegir un lugar para celebrar la boda con caballos, ...

Close up of a bride filling out a wedding planning checklist

345 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2024

Helpful Advice for Wedding Planning with ADHD

Planning a wedding with ADHD just got easier! Read our blog for tips to help you stay on track and to make wedding planning more fun!

A wedding officiant reads from a book during the wedding ceremony while the grooms and witnesses laugh happily

347 DAYS AGO | 12.24.2024

Does the Officiant Get a Wedding Invitation? Etiquette for the Reception & More

Read our advice on when and how to invite the Officiant to a wedding and reception party, with ‘plus one’ wedding invitation etiquette for spouses.

La novia se encuentra sobre una luna creciente en una sesión de fotos estilizada.

348 DAYS AGO | 12.23.2024

Cómo Elegir la Mejor Fase Lunar Para su Ceremonia de Boda

Aprenda los significados de las fases lunares para la mejor fecha de boda, incluyendo el simbolismo de la boda de luna nueva y luna llena, con rituales para ...

foto de cerca de una novia con un vestido de novia blanco comiendo una hamburguesa con queso

351 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2024

Cómo McDonald's Está Acorralando la Esquina del Mercado de las Bodas

¿Casarse en McDonald's? ¡Sí! Las parejas jóvenes de todo el mundo están eligiendo una boda McDonald's asequible y sin estrés en lugar de lugares tradicionales.

Close up of a bride in a pink wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers

352 DAYS AGO | 12.19.2024

5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best fo...

Foto de primer plano de la carpeta de boda azul de AMM, para guardar el guión de la ceremonia de boda o los documentos de la licencia de matrimonio durante la celebración.

354 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2024

Una Carpeta de Folio Simple y Elegante para Guiones para Oficiante de Bodas

Esta carpeta/portafolio profesional para oficiantes de bodas puede contener un guión de ceremonia de boda, tarjeta de identificación del clero, bolígrafos de...

Close up of two men holding hands with wedding rings, symbolizing marriage equality and same-sex marriage rights

358 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2024

These States Will Feel it First if Obergefell is Overturned

Will Obergefell v. Hodges be overturned? Here’s what could happen in states that banned same sex marriage before the 2015 Supreme Court decision.

Close up photo of a bride holding a book with pink and white roses wedding bouquet on top symbolizing beautiful Christian wedding poems and readings

361 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2024

12 Christian Wedding Readings That Aren’t Bible Verses

Start here to find a meaningful Christian reading for wedding & vow renewal ceremonies! Add one of these 12 poems to a religious or slightly religious weddin...

Close up on a judge's gavel and wedding rings with a man and woman in the background, symbolizing marriage laws

365 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2024

Missouri Lawmakers Consider Raising Marriage Age to 18 in 2025

Missouri lawmakers might raise the legal marriage age to 18, banning child marriage in the state. Click here to read more about the pre-filed legislation.

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