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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!



New Hampshire introduces mobile marriage license services for people with medical conditions

999 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2023

New Hampshire introduces mobile marriage license services for people with med...

Learn about the new accommodations offered by town and city clerks in New Hampshire for individuals and couples who are unable to appear in person for a marr...

Charmed Wedding Inspiration from Piper & Leo’s Midnight Wiccan Handfasting Ceremony

1000 DAYS AGO | 8.7.2023

Charmed Wedding Inspiration from Piper & Leo’s Midnight Wiccan Handfasting Ce...

Get inspired by this Midnight Wiccan Wedding Ceremony from the cult classic Charmed! Read Piper and Leo's wedding vows, see what supplies you'll need for you...

There’s No Such Thing as a Boring Wedding

1004 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2023

There’s No Such Thing as a Boring Wedding

Here's a secret we wish all couples knew: There's no such thing as a boring wedding ceremony. No, really! Instead of worrying about whether or not your big d...

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar

1005 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2023

Meet the Speakers for AMM’s Officiant Accelerator: Phoenix / Tempe Seminar

American Marriage Ministries is headed to to Phoenix, Arizona, for a day of wedding officiant focused education, conversation, and networking! This Officiant...

How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness

1006 DAYS AGO | 8.1.2023

How to Be Kind: 5 Ways that Wedding Officiants Can Lead With Kindness

Learn 5 simple ways to be kind and put kindness at the center of your wedding officiant business. Whether you're officiating for a friend or relatives, worki...

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator Training Seminar: New Website & Dates Announced!

1007 DAYS AGO | 7.31.2023

AMM’s Officiant Accelerator Training Seminar: New Website & Dates Announced!

American Marriage Ministries is proud to announce Officiant Accelerator, a new nationwide series of wedding officiant training and networking seminars, prese...

Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

1011 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2023

Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

Colorado legislators extend provisions for online marriage license appointments, will allow couples to meet with county clerk or recorder online via audio-vi...

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful wedding officiant

1012 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2023

NYC Celebrant Chris Shelley shares the secret to becoming a successful weddin...

Meet expert Celebrant Christopher Shelley! Chris uses the act of storytelling to write compelling and personal wedding ceremonies, and is a master at keeping...

A group of young women Pagans stand together in a circle holding hands around a smoking fire. They are in a forest filled with colorful fall leaves, and are wearing black and have colorful hair.

1013 DAYS AGO | 7.25.2023

Online Ordination for Modern Pagans: Why it’s So Important, Especially Now

Access to non-denominational online ordination for Pagan wedding officiants is essential! Modern denominations like Wicca, Druidry, Heathenry choose online o...

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

1014 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2023

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

Learn more about H.R. 4602, and how this legislation would help to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples at the federal level. The ‘Amend the Code for...

Sex at the Wedding: Are Public Consummation & Bedding Ceremonies Making a Comeback?

1018 DAYS AGO | 7.20.2023

Sex at the Wedding: Are Public Consummation & Bedding Ceremonies Making a Com...

Ready for some wedding whoopie? Learn about the bedding ceremony in Medieval Europe, recent examples of public consummation ceremonies, and why we think this...

Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality

1019 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2023

Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality

Learn about amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act that strengthen protections for marriage equality in the state. Three laws ha...

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