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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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1293 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1293 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!


A young couple sit in their wedding clothes holding a laptop

29 DAYS AGO | 5.18.2026

New 2026 Requirement for Utah’s Online Weddings

Learn new requirements for Utah remote marriage ceremonies in 2026, for Utah wedding officiants and ministers.

close up of wedding rings on a dictionary defining marriage

34 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2026

Congress Just Entered The “Cousin Marriage” Debate

Congress considers a new bill that would strip federal benefits and protections from "cousin marriages." Learn about H.R. 8634, "Consanguineous Marriage Proh...

Close up of brides holding hands, behind them the wedding officiant holds the wedding ceremony script

36 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2026

The Ultimate Wedding Officiant Business Guide: All Our Pro Officiant Resource...

Your all-in-one wedding officiant business guide, with expert advice on how to start, structure, and grow your business - from choosing your rates and writin...

Close up of a woman singing a marriage license

39 DAYS AGO | 5.8.2026

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

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out an Illinois marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and newlyweds, plus tips from the Coun...

Una mujer sostiene un ramo de girasoles hacia la cámara; al fondo, besa a un hombre.

41 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2026

Besos entre primos: la popularidad y la controversia del matrimonio entre primos

Una breve introducción a las costumbres matrimoniales entre primos: ¿Es posible casarse con un primo hermano o segundo? ¿Qué tan común es esta práctica en Es...

Two brides toast during the wedding reception surrounded by loved ones

43 DAYS AGO | 5.4.2026

10 Ideas For a Future-Focused Wedding That Celebrates Your First Year of Marr...

Explore fun, future-focused wedding ideas that celebrate your first year of marriage with meaningful ceremonies, guest activities, and intentional planning f...

Un oficiante de bodas guía a la novia y al novio a través de la ceremonia, frente a un hermoso arco nupcial adornado con flores.

48 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2026

Conceptos básicos sobre la frase 'Por el poder que me confiere' para el guion...

Conceptos básicos para el oficiante de bodas sobre la frase 'Por el poder que me confiere': ¡Aprenda qué significa esta frase tan popular y qué decir para of...

Ilustración de cinta adhesiva, bolígrafos, guion de la ceremonia de boda y mapa, y otros artículos para un kit de emergencia para bodas.

53 DAYS AGO | 4.24.2026

Qué incluir en un kit de emergencia para el día de la boda para el oficiante

Qué incluir en un kit de emergencia del oficiante para el día de la boda: desde un guion de boda de repuesto, pañuelos de papel y quitamanchas, ¡hasta un bol...

Close up of couple signing marriage license, delaware

57 DAYS AGO | 4.20.2026

Proposed Law Would Simplify Gender Marker Update on Delaware Marriage Certifi...

Delaware bill HB 375 would allow transgender individuals to update marriage certificates and other vital records via self-attestation, allow applications to ...

Close up of a minister signing the marriage certificate / marriage license in CT wedding

60 DAYS AGO | 4.17.2026

How to Fill out a Connecticut Marriage License with Samples & FAQs

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

Invitación de boda exhibida sobre una mesa

62 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2026

¿Error en sus invitaciones de boda? 8 maneras de salvar el día.

¿Ha encontrado un error en sus invitaciones de boda? ¡Que no corra el pánico! Aquí tiene 8 maneras prácticas de corregir un error tipográfico en las invitaci...

Wedding couple stand with photographer on beach, looking at photos

64 DAYS AGO | 4.13.2026

Could the Barter System Reshape the Wedding Industry?

Can bartering reshape the wedding industry? Explore how Gen Z wedding vendors are trading services, plus the benefits and risks, and what it could mean for a...

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