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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

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.

1245 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1245 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 kiss at end of wedding ceremony while guests wave sparklers

24 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2026

The Best Central Florida Wedding Venues for Your Budget, According to a Local...

Explore the best wedding venues in Central Florida for every budget! Insider tips from local videographer Rob Chiola reveal charming barns, elegant estates, ...

Un oficiante de bodas celebra una ceremonia al aire libre para los novios mientras sus amigos observan.

29 DAYS AGO | 12.31.2025

Boda “Unplugged”: Qué decir al comienzo de una ceremonia de boda sin disposit...

¡Cómo anunciar una boda sin conexión para oficiantes! 7 ejemplos de guiones para incluir en los anuncios de comienzo/limpieza del oficiante para avisar a los...

Close up of a woman filling out a marriage license

31 DAYS AGO | 12.29.2025

How to Fill out a Pennsylvania Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a PA marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from Pennsylvania cl...

Man and woman pose for engagement selfie, show of new engagement ring

34 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2025

Size Matters: Engagement Ring Sizing, Fit & Resizing Tips

What’s the average engagement ring size, and what happens if you get it wrong? Discover 'fit tips,' how to find your partner's ring size in secret, types of ...

Close up of a green calendar with a wedding date circled and wedding rings

39 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2025

2026 Wedding Dates to Make Your PTO Go Farther With a 4-Day Weekend!

Plan a fun-filled long-weekend wedding & get the most out of your PTO with these 2026 wedding dates! A strategic date makes it easier for your guests to atte...

Una pareja de recién casados ​​posa a las afueras de un juzgado después de haberse fugado para casarse, con un cartel que dice "recién casados".

43 DAYS AGO | 12.17.2025

Cómo fugarse: La lista completa de verificación para fugarse

Una sencilla lista de verificación para una boda fugaz: cuándo solicitar una licencia de matrimonio, encontrar un oficiante, hacer la lista de invitados, ele...

Graphic that reads AMM 2025 WRAP UP

45 DAYS AGO | 12.15.2025

AMM 2025 WRAP-UP! Wedding Trends, Guilty Pleasures & The Unity Ceremonies We’...

From scandalous wedding rituals & unforgettable wedding vow examples, to the unity ceremonies and personalized rituals we’ll see next year, relive what reade...

wedding officiant sits at table filling out the marriage license, while the bride and groom and a witness watch happily

48 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2025

How to Fill out a Missouri Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Missouri marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from MO Record...

close up of young people's hands, wedding ring

50 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2025

Wisconsin Legislators Consider Banning Child Marriage in 2026

Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marria...

Young engaged couple makes funny faces and points at engagement ring during conversation

55 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2025

A.I. Couples Therapy: Perfect Engagement Gift or Red Flag?

Engaged? A.I. couples therapy might be the perfect engagement gift, but can it replace premarital counseling or traditional therapy? Compare pros and cons of...

Flores moradas junto a una vela en un servicio conmemorativo.

57 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2025

Un guión sencillo para un servicio funerario con encendido de velas y lectura

Este ejemplo de guion fúnebre incluye: introducción, ceremonia de encendido de velas y lectura fúnebre de Mary Elizabeth Frye. Un guion fúnebre sincero y no ...

Newlyweds pose in wedding attire inside the Chapel on the Dunes on Mustang Island Texas

59 DAYS AGO | 12.1.2025

The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!

A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the ...

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