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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!



12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Him

922 DAYS AGO | 10.24.2023

12 Examples of Wedding Vows for Him

Wedding vows for grooms! 12 examples of marriage vows for him, including religious vows (Christian, Muslim, Jewish), formal and traditional vows, funny vows,...

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

923 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2023

Examples of Wedding Officiant Business Names for Inspiration and Easy Marketing

A good wedding officiant business name is easy marketing! These creative officiant business names will inspire you, with ideas and advice on what to consider...

Two grooms prepare for the wedding ceremony at home with their friends and relatives

926 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2023

How to Get Married at Home (for a Sweet & Easy Wedding Day)

Everything you need to know about getting married at home! Including what’s required to make your marriage legal, how to find a wedding officiant or ask a fr...

How to Get Married in the U.S. Virgin Islands: Wedding Guide for Americans in Paradise

928 DAYS AGO | 10.18.2023

How to Get Married in the U.S. Virgin Islands: Wedding Guide for Americans in...

A step-by-step guide to help you get married in the US Virgin Islands in a stunning destination wedding ceremony - including how to find a wedding officiant ...

Concept photo collage shows the US Capital building and a red sign that reads 'shutdown'

929 DAYS AGO | 10.17.2023

Can You Get a Marriage License During a Government Shutdown?

Can you still get a marriage license during a government shutdown? Can AMM Ministers still officiate a wedding ceremony during a federal shutdown? We cover e...

6 Sample Wedding Officiant Business Cards & Where to Find Free Templates

929 DAYS AGO | 10.17.2023

6 Sample Wedding Officiant Business Cards & Where to Find Free Templates

Design the perfect wedding officiant business cards with these six examples as inspiration! Plus advice on where to find free contact card and business card ...

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

932 DAYS AGO | 10.14.2023

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Vermont, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how t...

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

933 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2023

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

Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Montana, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and how t...

Two brides smile and laugh during a beautiful outdoor Wiccan wedding ceremony. Their friend and a wedding officiant stand in the background, happy and smiling

934 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2023

5 Questions to Ask When Officiating a Wiccan Wedding

Asked to officiate a Wiccan wedding or handfasting ceremony? Here are five questions a wedding officiant should always ask the wedding couple before the cere...

The Spaceballs Wedding Had Everything…“In the Bonds of Holy Moly!”

935 DAYS AGO | 10.11.2023

The Spaceballs Wedding Had Everything…“In the Bonds of Holy Moly!”

Revisit one of the funniest weddings in a movie: The ‘short short’ wedding in 1987 cult classic sci-fi comedy Spaceballs, produced and directed by Mel Brooks...

The Disney castle against a blue sky with pretty puffy clouds

936 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2023

Who can officiate a wedding at Disneyland or Disney World?

Looking for the perfect wedding officiant for a Disney World, Disneyland, or Aulani Disney wedding? Want to get married on a Disney cruise? Here’s what you ...

Include a ‘Calavera Literaria’ in Your Day of the Dead Wedding Ceremony

937 DAYS AGO | 10.9.2023

Include a ‘Calavera Literaria’ in Your Day of the Dead Wedding Ceremony

How to write a funny calavera literaria (or calaveras poem) for your Day of the Dead wedding ceremony, and when to include it during the invocation, written ...

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