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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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1279 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1279 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!


Photo shows wedding officiant Lauren Hill holding a wedding script on the stoop of a NYC brownstone. In front of her are Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, holding hands.

521 DAYS AGO | 11.26.2024

Meet the Officiant Who Married the Brownstone Boys in a Brooklyn Block Party ...

Celebrant Lauren Hill officiated the Brownstone Boys’ wedding on the stoop of their Brooklyn, New York City home. Read the interview, plus photos from the day!

Bride and groom toast a glass of champagne after a city hall elopement

525 DAYS AGO | 11.22.2024

What Does It Mean to Elope & Is It Right for You?

Is eloping right for you? Read our blog to learn what it means to elope, debunk common myths, and discover how to plan your dream elopement. ✓ Click here!

Close up of a bride and groom in traditional Chinese wedding attire holding small cups of tea for the Chinese tea ceremony

526 DAYS AGO | 11.21.2024

Simple Guide to the Chinese Tea Ceremony Wedding Tradition

Celebrate love & family with a Chinese wedding tea ceremony! Read our blog to learn how to plan, what to wear, where to host & more ✓ Click here!

Bride runs to hug her grandma after a beach wedding in Puerto Rico

527 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2024

5 Puerto Rican Wedding Traditions You’ll Love, On a Budget!

Puerto Rican wedding traditions for a fun, island-style celebration on any budget. ✓ Click here for affordable wedding ideas and start planning now!

Promotional image shows the cover of Marriage by the Numbers: Planning Your Wedding Using Numerology and the text "marriage by the numbers / Unlock the magic of your wedding day with Numerology!"

528 DAYS AGO | 11.19.2024

This Wedding Planning Book Uses Numerology for a ‘Marriage by the Numbers’!

Use numerology to plan your wedding day with this unique wedding planning book! Unlock the magic of marriage numerology & set a date: ‘Marriage by the Numbers’

Wedding officiant leads a bride and groom through the wedding in front of a beautiful wedding arch with flowers

529 DAYS AGO | 11.18.2024

‘By the Power Vested in Me’ Basics for Your Wedding Script

‘By the power vested in me’ wedding officiant basics: Learn what this popular phrase means and what to say to officiate a wedding ceremony and perform weddin...

Graphic shows bride and groom with the text 'the year's most popular wedding articles & advice'

532 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2024

The Year’s Most Popular Wedding Articles as AMM’s Wedding Blog Turns SIX!

Our most popular wedding advice articles of the year: wedding news & trends, wedding officiant training, wedding officiant scripts & more on American Weddings

CLose up of a calendar with a date circled and two gold wedding rings

533 DAYS AGO | 11.14.2024

The Luckiest Month to Get Married According to Superstition

What is the luckiest month to get married according to wedding superstitions? Keep these in mind when choosing your lucky wedding dates!

Young man and woman sit on couch reading reviews of online churches for the best place to get ordained online on a tablet.

534 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2024

Online Ordination: Reviews for American Marriage Ministries

Want to officiate a wedding? Looking for honest American Marriage Ministries reviews? See testimonials from online-ordained ministers on the AMM homepage!

Close up of two brides holding hands on the wedding day, symbolizing same-sex marriage and LGBTQ family

535 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2024

What Wedding Officiants Should Know About Project 2025 & Gay Marriage

What does Project 2025 say about same-sex marriage? Will a second Trump administration eliminate rights for LGBTQ+ couples? What wedding officiants should know!

Gay couple hold hands and smile on the wedding day

539 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2024

Good News! Voters in Three States Pass Marriage Equality Protections

Voters pass amendments to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples in Hawaii, California, and Colorado. Good news for marriage rights this 2024 election ...

Lana Condor laughs and smiles toward the camera as now-husband Anthony de la Torre carries her in his arms playfully, his back is toward the camera

540 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2024

Timeless Wedding Ideas from Lana Condor & Anthony De La Torre

Timeless wedding inspiration from actors' Lana Condor & Anthony De La Torre’s multi-day wedding celebration in Malibu.

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