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Articles by Jessica Levey

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.

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!



La novia y el novio trabajan juntos para trenzar los tres hilos de cuerda durante el ritual de unidad de la ceremonia nupcial "cordón de tres hilos"

895 DAYS AGO | 11.20.2023

Cómo incluir una ceremonia del Cordón de Tres Hebras en su Boda (¡Con un Guió...

Aprenda cómo incluir el significativo ritual de la Unidad del Cordón de Tres Hebras o Nudo de Dios en una ceremonia de boda Cristiana contemporánea, con cons...

Creating ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Weddings & Lasting Marriages with Rev. Dr. Samora Smith

898 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2023

Creating ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Weddings & Lasting Marriages with Rev....

Meet Rev. Dr. Samora Smith of Common Ground Ceremonies in NYC, an experienced wedding officiant specializing in interfaith and ‘spiritual but not religious’ ...

Celebrating 5 Years of AMM’s 'American Weddings' Blog!

899 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2023

Celebrating 5 Years of AMM’s 'American Weddings' Blog!

Today marks the fifth anniversary of American Marriage Ministries’ online publication, American Weddings – a wedding blog dedicated to the wedding ceremony; ...

A woman holds a bouquet of sunflowers up to the camera, in the background she kisses a man

900 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2023

Kissing Cousins - The Popularity & Controversy of Cousin Marriage

A quick intro to marriage customs between cousins. Curious if you can marry your first or second cousin, how common this practice is in the US or around the ...

We Love This Wedding Advice About ‘Flower Gremlins’ From Ask Amy

901 DAYS AGO | 11.14.2023

We Love This Wedding Advice About ‘Flower Gremlins’ From Ask Amy

A soon-to-be bride and groom want ‘flower gremlins’ at their marriage ceremony as an alternative to flower girls, but her family objects and are threatening ...

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

902 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2023

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

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

Dos novios se preparan para la ceremonia nupcial en casa con sus amigos y familiares

906 DAYS AGO | 11.9.2023

Cómo Casarse en Casa (Para un Día de Boda Dulce y Fácil)

Todo lo que necesita saber para casarse en casa. Incluyendo lo que se requiere para que su matrimonio sea legal, cómo encontrar un oficiante de bodas o pedir...

A Look at Marriage & Wedding Traditions in The Roman Empire, Inspired by House Speaker Mike Johnson

907 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2023

A Look at Marriage & Wedding Traditions in The Roman Empire, Inspired by Hous...

Interest in the Roman Empire is on the rise! Following a recent TikTok trend and resurfaced comments by newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who ...

New Officiant Script! Muslim & Christian Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

908 DAYS AGO | 11.7.2023

New Officiant Script! Muslim & Christian Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

A heartfelt wedding officiant script for a Muslim Christian wedding service! This interfaith nikah / wedding ceremony script includes references to The Quran...

Love is patient, Love is kind: Corinthians Wedding Reading & 5 Unique Alternatives

909 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2023

Love is patient, Love is kind: Corinthians Wedding Reading & 5 Unique Alterna...

“Love is patient love is kind…” Include this memorable reading in your wedding ceremony, or choose one of these 5 unique alternatives to the popular 1 Corint...

El castillo de Disney contra un cielo azul con nubes muy hinchadas

912 DAYS AGO | 11.3.2023

¿Quién puede oficiar una boda en Disneyland o Disney World?

¿Busca un oficiante de bodas perfecto para una boda en Disney World, Disneyland o Aulani Disney? ¿Quiere casarse en un crucero Disney? Aquí tiene lo que nece...

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

913 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2023

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

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

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