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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.

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1308 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1308 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!


Una joven novia coloca el anillo de bodas en la mano del novio durante una ceremonia secular no religiosa. El oficiante está detrás del novio y no se le ve con claridad. Ambos sonríen, lucen un vestido blanco y un traje oscuro, con pendientes y un estilo juvenil y alternativo.

484 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2025

¿Quién Puede Oficiar una Ceremonia de Boda No-Religiosa?

¿Busca un oficiante de boda no religioso? ¡Existen varias opciones excelentes para considerar al planificar una boda civil, secular o no religiosa!

A wedding officiant watches happily as a bride signs the marriage license and the groom watches, following an outdoor wedding ceremony

485 DAYS AGO | 4.2.2025

How Does a 1-Day Marriage Officiant License Compare to Online Ordination?

Compare the cost & legality of state one-day marriage officiant options with free online ordination from American Marriage Ministries.

Three people look at a laptop as one of them completes the ordination application to get ordained online

486 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2025

Online Ordination vs California’s Deputy Commissioner For a Day Program for W...

Which is best for a first time wedding officiant, getting ordained online in California or the Deputy Commissioner For a Day Program? Let’s take a look at co...

A couple hands a gift to their friend, asking them to officiate the wedding! Everyone is happy and smiling

487 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2025

The Best ‘Will You Be Our Officiant’ Gift for Having a Friend Officiate Your ...

How to ask someone to officiate your wedding in style? The AMM 'Will You Marry Us?' gift box makes popping the question easy and meaningful, with everything ...

A young woman smiles while working on her laptop at home, completing the online ordination application to officiate a wedding

491 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2025

Online Ordination vs. Alaska’s One Day Marriage Commissioner Application

Which is best for officiating a wedding in Alaska, getting ordained online or the One Day Marriage Commissioner Application? Let’s take a look at cost, wait ...

A young woman sits on the couch at home, smiling and looking at her phone and laptop as she researches the best way to become a wedding officiant in Rhode Island

492 DAYS AGO | 3.26.2025

Online Ordination vs. One Day Marriage Officiant in Rhode Island for Weddings?

Which is best for officiating a wedding, getting ordained online or a Rhode Island one day marriage officiant certificate? Let’s take a look at cost, wait ti...

A young woman sits on the couch at home looking at her laptop deciding the best way to become a wedding officiant online in Massachusetts to officiate a wedding

493 DAYS AGO | 3.25.2025

Understanding Massachusetts One Day Marriage Designation vs Online Ordination...

Which is best, getting ordained online or a one day marriage designation (MA) for officiating a wedding? Let’s take a look at cost, wait time, & more!

A bride and groom pose under the overpass in Chicago in their wedding clothes and kiss

494 DAYS AGO | 3.24.2025

Illinois Lawmakers Want to Expand ‘Self Uniting’ Marriage Laws

Learn about potential updates to Illinois self uniting marriage laws which would expand the option to more couples, proposed by IL HB3049 2025.

Close up on a couple exchanging a wedding ring at the wedding ceremony

497 DAYS AGO | 3.21.2025

New Officiant Script! A Second Marriage Wedding Ceremony Script

This simple wedding script for a second marriage is the latest addition to our library! See what makes it special, from a heartfelt invocation to personal we...

El novio lee sus votos matrimoniales a la novia durante una ceremonia de boda en la playa mientras el oficiante de la boda está cerca.

499 DAYS AGO | 3.19.2025

Añada Estas Dulces Promesas a sus Votos Matrimoniales

Ejemplos de promesas de boda para agregar a sus votos matrimoniales escritos para una ceremonia de matrimonio personalizada y significativa. ¡Mezcle y combin...

An older couple newlyweds pose for a wedding photo outdoors, smiling in their formal wear on a sunny day. Groom kisses the bride on the cheek.

500 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2025

3 Tips for Writing a Second Marriage Wedding Script

Read our top 3 writing tips to create a unique wedding ceremony script for second marriages, from making new wedding traditions to honoring a blended family.

Minister Tiji Murphy-Santiago, Rev. T, marries a couple during an outdoor wedding ceremony

501 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2025

This South Carolina Minister is Marrying LGBTQ+ Couples for Free

Meet Rev. T of ‘Weddings w/TMS’, an inclusive wedding officiant & minister in Lexington, South Carolina, near Columbia. She’s marrying LGBTQ+ couples for free!

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