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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!



Los novios se llevan las manos a la cabeza con gesto de disgusto y arrepentimiento, mientras sostienen copas de champán frente a un fondo rosa.

¿Debe un oficiante de bodas devolver la licencia de matrimonio si la pareja cambia de opinión después de la ceremonia?

¡El peor arrepentimiento de boda! Qué hacer si los novios se arrepienten después de la ceremonia y cuál es tu deber legal como oficiante con la licencia de matrimonio.

Bride and groom pose for a kiss after a wedding on an Indiana farm field

How to Fill out an Indiana Marriage License with Examples & FAQs

Step-by-step instructions for how to complete an Indiana marriage license. Examples and answers to commonly asked questions, for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from the Indy Clerk of Court!

Una imagen estilizada muestra monedas en equilibrio junto a figuras de novios, simbolizando el pago y las bodas.

Ventajas y desventajas de los métodos de pago más populares para oficiantes de bodas

¿Venmo o PayPal? ¿Efectivo, cheque o tarjeta? Comparamos los métodos de pago más populares entre quienes ofician bodas, tanto principiantes como con experiencia, para ayudarle a decidir cuál puede funcionar mejor para usted y para las parejas con las que trabaja.

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AMM’s Officiant Accelerator is Heading Back to NYC: August 2026!

Don’t miss this fun wedding officiants training event in New York City on August 26, 2026! A full day of networking & educational classes hosted by AMM & IAPWO

bride and groom pose together on the wedding day

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

Step-by-step instructions for how to complete a Georgia marriage license. Examples and answers to commonly asked questions, for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from the GA Probate Court Clerk!

Oficiante de bodas preparándose para la ceremonia, escribiendo en su cuaderno.

Cronograma para oficiantes de boda

Si le han pedido que oficie una boda, le recomendamos seguir esta guía de tiempos para asegurarse de contar con suficiente tiempo para registrarse, trabajar con la pareja, preparar la ceremonia y practicar antes del gran día.

Wedding venue with chandelier, gleaming wood accents, filled with happy guests

How to Choose a Wedding Venue That Welcomes & Supports You

This wedding venue checklist makes choosing the perfect place to get married easier! Read common things to consider when choosing a venue, what questions to ask, and more.

Happy couple in Hawaii on wedding day

How to Fill out a Hawaii Marriage License & FAQs

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Hawaii marriage license, plus answers to FAQs for marriage performers and couples getting married in Hawaii.

Ilustración estilizada de los Estados Unidos con dos hojas de papel, que simbolizan los votos matrimoniales y las bodas en todo el país.

Sin licencia de matrimonio, no hay matrimonio… pero ¿tal vez un delito menor?

Conozca los riesgos legales para los oficiantes de bodas que realizan una ceremonia a sabiendas de que la pareja no tiene una licencia de matrimonio, y ¡qué hacer si olvida la licencia de matrimonio! Además, cómo prevenir este error el día de la boda.

Una joven novia con vestido de boda blanco sonríe mientras habla por su teléfono móvil, sobre un fono de color tostado.

¿Se puede casar por teléfono? (Además, un vistazo a otras opciones de bodas a distancia)

Conozca más sobre las opciones de bodas a distancia, incluyendo si es legal o no casarse por teléfono, utilizando plataformas virtuales o de videoconferencia en línea como Zoom, o mediante una ceremonia de matrimonio por poder.

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Celebrating 17 Years of American Marriage Ministries!

American Marriage Ministries is celebrating 17 years of free online ordination to officiate weddings and online training for wedding officiants, and a growing community of inclusive ministers and couples!

Couple and their family during unity candle ceremony with mothers and elders

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Unity Ceremony Ideas: All-In-One Resource

A complete guide to wedding unity ceremony ideas! Includes ceremony scripts and 'how-to' guides, for unity candle, unity sand, handfasting, and many more, with cultural and modern options for every couple.

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Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

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