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Articles by Jessica Levey

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.

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!



Bride and groom pose next to a lake with a rainbow arching overhead in the distance

33 DAYS AGO | 11.3.2025

2026 Destination Wedding Trends: Iconic Views & Candid Pics Create an Intimat...

Explore 2026 destination wedding trends and adventure elopement ideas with iconic views, candid photos, and tips for every couple and budget.

Promotional graphic that reads "Wedding MBA 2025 / Officiant Happy Hour / Nov 11th / Drinks! Prizes! Conversation!" against a background photo of Zio's Italian Steakhouse bar

37 DAYS AGO | 10.30.2025

Join AMM for Drinks & Prizes at the Wedding MBA 2025 Happy Hour Party!

Join American Marriage Ministries & IAPWO at Wedding MBA 2025 for free drinks, plus a raffle to attend Officiant Accelerator on us in 2026! Calling all profe...

A young leopard stands in front of bride and groom at San Diego Safari Park wedding.

43 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2025

Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s Favorite San Diego Wedding Venues

Explore Celebrant Bethel Nathan’s favorite wedding venues in Southern California, plus her dream destination wedding locations, from the San Diego Zoo, Scrip...

Stylized graphic, 2 hands holding engagement ring icons, two people proposing to each other against pink background

45 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2025

How to Plan a Double Proposal (That You’ll Both LOVE)

Planning a double proposal? This easy guide covers everything, with mutual proposal tips on timing, what to keep a surprise or collab on, and sweet real life...

Collage of photos, BORAH, Larry and Vero Bagby, The Sanderson Sisters, Pickering House in Salem

52 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025

AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...

Ilustración de Jessica Levey, que muestra productos para el período menstrual y productos para los síntomas del síndrome premenstrual para el día de la boda.

54 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2025

Cómo afrontar la menstruación el día de su boda

5 consejos sencillos para ayudarle a sobrellevar la menstruación el día de su boda, desde preparar una kit de emergencia hasta elegir un atuendo ideal para l...

Los novios posan junto al agua, vistiendo un atuendo formal de boda; la novia sostiene un ramo de flores secas.

57 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2025

5 Ideas sencillas para una boda sostenible

Descubra 5 ideas sencillas para bodas ecológicas, desde invitaciones digitales hasta menús veganos y microbodas. ¡Siga leyendo para planificar una boda soste...

Brides kiss at the end of a wedding ceremony with friends and family, photo of Officiant Wasson overlay

59 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2025

AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies p...

Screenshot shows Justice Thomas speaking during his interview with CIT

61 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2025

Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. ...

Two young men pose together happily on their wedding day, one kisses the other's cheek

67 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2025

Should Same-Sex Couples Marry Before Supreme Court Revisits Obergefell?

The Supreme Court might revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. What could happen to same-sex marriage laws, and should same-sex couples marry before 2026? Take a look...

Jóvenes amigas y recién casados ​​se abrazan en una boda al aire libre con atuendo colorido.

68 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2025

Oficiantes de bodas: Consiga más bodas para la generación z con 3 sencillos c...

Te cuesta contratar a parejas de la Generación Z como oficiantes de bodas? Descubre 3 estrategias probadas para atraer a clientes más jóvenes con una mejor ...

friends clap and smile as two newlyweds hug during reception dinner

71 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2025

Would You Officiate Your Ex’s Wedding Ceremony?

Officiating your ex’s wedding might sound awkward. But for some exes, it’s a meaningful act of friendship and love. Would you say yes if they asked?

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