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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.

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!



6 Fun Kids Books About Same-Sex Marriage & LGBTQ+ Families

941 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2023

6 Fun Kids Books About Same-Sex Marriage & LGBTQ+ Families

Six of our favorite colorful children’s books about same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ families. These kids books introduce the concepts of same-gender relationshi...

Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults: AMM talks to DREDF about the Best Ways to Get Involved

943 DAYS AGO | 10.3.2023

Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults: AMM talks to DREDF about the Best Ways...

American Marriage Ministries (AMM) interviews the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) about upcoming legislation to establish marriage equal...

5 Nontraditional Wedding Ideas from Reality TV Stars Caelynn Miller-Keyes & Dean Unglert

944 DAYS AGO | 10.2.2023

5 Nontraditional Wedding Ideas from Reality TV Stars Caelynn Miller-Keyes & D...

Need some inspiration for a nontraditional wedding ceremony? Try one of these 5 unique ideas from Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Dean Unglert intimate and fun fall...

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

948 DAYS AGO | 9.28.2023

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

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

Una foto de cerca muestra a una oficiante de boda con un vestido verde azulado mientras envuelve un cordón de unidad alrededor de las muñecas de los novios durante una ceremonia de ayuno de manos (handfasting)

949 DAYS AGO | 9.27.2023

Cómo incluir "Handfasting" en su boda o Ceremonia de Renovación de Votos

Todo lo que necesita saber para añadir una ceremonia de "handfasting" a su boda o renovación de votos, incluyendo el simbolismo y el significado del ritual d...

Would You Sell Tickets to Your Wedding? A Curious New Tourism Trend in Indian Weddings…

950 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2023

Would You Sell Tickets to Your Wedding? A Curious New Tourism Trend in Indian...

A growing trend in wedding tourism: ticketed weddings for tourists. Join My Wedding is helping Indian couples sell tickets to tourists to attend their tradit...

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

954 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2023

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

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

Michigan bans child marriage, raises legal age to marry to 18

955 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2023

Michigan bans child marriage, raises legal age to marry to 18

You must be 18 years old to get married in Michigan. This week, Gov Whitmer signed legislation to ban the marriage of minors in the state, without exception....

How Filmmaker Nico Raineau Fell in Love with Writing Wedding Ceremonies

956 DAYS AGO | 9.20.2023

How Filmmaker Nico Raineau Fell in Love with Writing Wedding Ceremonies

Award-winning filmmaker and one-of-a-kind wedding officiant Nico Raineau is in the business of telling love stories. His officiant business RomCom Weddings t...

Un padrino de boda deja caer el pastel de bodas de manera dramática, el pastel sale volando mientras él tropieza. Las damas de honor, los padrinos de boda, la novia y el novio miran conmocionados y consternados.

957 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2023

Evite Estos 5 Remordimientos Comunes en las Ceremonias de Boda (Consejos para...

Planifique la ceremonia de boda perfecta evitando estos 5 arrepentimientos de boda comunes, con consejos para parejas y oficiantes de bodas sobre qué pregunt...

We can’t stop thinking about this marriage advice from 1880

958 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2023

We can’t stop thinking about this marriage advice from 1880

This marriage advice from 1880 offers an interesting glimpse into the past! The wedding reading, titled 'How to Perpetuate the Honeymoon,' has been reprinted...

Inviting Death Home: Home Funeral Guide Sara Williams on Reconnecting with Death and Dying

962 DAYS AGO | 9.14.2023

Inviting Death Home: Home Funeral Guide Sara Williams on Reconnecting with De...

AMM interviews Celebrant Sara Williams to learn what a home funeral guide does, how Death Cafes change the conversation around death and dying, the role of a...

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