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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.

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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!


Two brides hold up their hands to a laptop screen to show off their wedding rings following a casual online wedding ceremony.

694 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2024

New Jersey Lawmakers Discuss Virtual Weddings & Marriage License Appointments...

Learn about legislation to allow virtual marriage license appointments and online wedding ceremonies in New Jersey. Carry over bills sponsored by Representat...

Newlyweds toast their virtual guests during an online wedding ceremony. The bride and groom wear cute formal wedding attire, and bend towards two laptops with glasses of champagne, smiling at their friends and family who are attending remotely virtually. Several guests can be seen on the laptop screens holding up glasses of their own to toast the couple.

695 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2024

Will New York Lawmakers Say Yes to Online Weddings in 2024?

Learn about current efforts to make online weddings legal in New York State, and bring online marriage services to more couples. Legislation sponsored by Ass...

A young couple wave at a laptop placed on a table in front of them. They are wearing wedding attire, a suit and dress, for their marriage ceremony

697 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2024

Can an AI Avatar or Chatbot Officiate a Wedding?

Can an AI Avatar or Chatbot Legally Officiate a Wedding Ceremony? Learn who (and what) can serve as a legal officiant for your marriage ceremony, including w...

Close up photo of a man signing a legal document with a pen. In the foreground are two gold wedding rings.

698 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2024

Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2024: Marriage Legislation to Watch in Y...

Learn about potential changes to marriage laws in your state in 2024, including proposed legislation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, Missouri, Virginia, U...

Illustration symbolizing the lucky or auspicious wedding dates in 2024 based on numerology, the illustration shows to hands reaching up into a sky, with a red heart and wedding rings, surrounded by numbers

702 DAYS AGO | 1.4.2024

Wedding Numerology: The Best Dates to Get Married in 2024

The best wedding dates for every season in 2024, according to numerology! Expert numerologist Rebecca Scolnick offers insight and inspiration to help you cho...

AI generated image shows elderly woman smiling on a laptop screen during a video call.

703 DAYS AGO | 1.3.2024

Wedding Toast from Beyond: Using AI to Include Dead Loved Ones in Your Ceremony

Learn how conversational AI technology makes it possible to include deceased relatives and friends in your wedding ceremony, such as a virtual toast, speech,...

Newlyweds make a toast while friends and family members lift their champagne glasses in celebration with them. They are outdoors following the wedding ceremony, gathered around a table for the reception. It's sunny and there are trees and plants, and everyone looks very happy

704 DAYS AGO | 1.2.2024

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Iowa to Officiate a Wedding?

Here’s what to know about the cost of online ordination to become minister in Iowa, including if you’ll need to pay to register as an officiant before you ca...

Collage image shows ministers, officiants, and wedding celebrants featured in American Weddings in 2023

710 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2023

Incredible Officiants of 2023: AMM's American Weddings

Get inspired! Meet 13 of the AMM Ministers, Officiants, and Celebrants featured on American Weddings this year: These ten wedding officiants bring a unique s...

Young newlyweds walk arm-in-arm down the aisle following their wedding ceremony, as friends and family members toss flower petals. Everyone is smiling and happy. The bride tilts her head back as she laughs, overjoyed.

711 DAYS AGO | 12.26.2023

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in New Mexico to Officiate a Wed...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in New Mexico, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and ho...

Collage image of newlyweds and wedding ceremony scenes, with the words 'AMM's Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2023'

715 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2023

AMM’s Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Scripts of 2023

The most popular wedding ceremony scripts for officiants and couples this year, including a few surprising new trends and unity rituals: Lighthearted and fun...

Collage image shows wedding themes and scenes with the text 'AMM's American Weddings: 20 Most Popular Articles of 2023'

715 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2023

AMM’s Most Popular Articles of 2023: Current Wedding Trends and Classic Content

The most popular topics on AMM's American Weddings this year: The wedding trends that shaped 2023, with inspiration for 2024 and years to come! Including lov...

Happy newlyweds after the wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends and family and their wedding officiant. The bride and groom look at each other, laughing and smiling, she's wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet and he has a dark suit and glasses.

716 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2023

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Mississippi to Officiate a We...

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Mississippi, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and h...

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