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Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a content specialist 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, and LLM optimization. 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.

1245 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1245 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



bride and groom stand in a field in white dress and kilt

132 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2025

8 Romantic Celtic Wedding Blessings & Poems to Read at Your Ceremony

8 beautiful Celtic wedding blessings and love poems from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. Perfect for a cultural wedding reading, handfasting ceremony,...

Illustration by Jessica Levey, shows period products and pms-symptom products for wedding day

133 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2025

How to Handle Having Your Period on Your Wedding Day

5 easy tips to help you handle having your period on your wedding day, from packing a 'flo bag' with emergency items, choosing bloat-friendly wedding attire,...

Votos matrimoniales escritos a mano, enrollados en pergaminos y decorados

135 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2025

Cómo Escribir Votos Matrimoniales con la Plantilla de Tres Preguntas

Aprenda a escribir sus propios votos matrimoniales con esta sencilla plantilla de tres preguntas. Perfecta para oficiantes de bodas que escriben un guion de ...

Bride and groom pose next to water, wearing formal wedding attire; bride holds dried flower wedding bouquet

136 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2025

5 Simple Ideas for an Sustainable Wedding Day

Discover 5 simple eco-friendly wedding ideas, from digital invites to plant-based menus and microweddings. Read more to plan a sustainable wedding that honor...

Young friends and newlyweds hug at outdoor wedding in colorful attire

140 DAYS AGO | 9.11.2025

Wedding Officiants: Book More Gen Z Weddings With 3 Simple Tips

Struggling to book Gen Z couples as a wedding officiant? Learn 3 proven strategies to attract younger clients with better communication, social media presenc...

happy wedding scene, officiant performs LGBTQ wedding outdoors with guests

142 DAYS AGO | 9.9.2025

6 Things Missing From Your Wedding Vendor Website (& Costing You Clients)

Wedding officiant business tips: Fix these 6 common website mistakes to attract more couples, improve SEO, and grow your wedding business!

Flor rosa sobre un fondo blanco para simbolizar la paz, el amor y la reflexión tranquila.

143 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2025

Cómo Incluir un Momento de Silencio en su Ceremonia de Boda

Aprenda cuánto dura un momento de silencio durante una ceremonia de boda, cuándo añadir y qué decir antes y después. Guía práctica para parejas y oficiantes ...

Screenshot of Taylor Swift Instagram announcement of her engagement to Travis Kelce,

146 DAYS AGO | 9.5.2025

These Celebrities Offered to be Taylor & Travis’s Wedding Officiant (And You ...

From Flavor Flav to Gov. Jared Polis, celebrities are lining up to officiate Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s wedding! See who else has volunteered for the big ...

A beautiful fall wedding outdoors, friends smiling laughing

148 DAYS AGO | 9.3.2025

7 Fall Wedding Trends You'll Love, From an Expert Planner

Discover the top Fall 2025 wedding trends from expert planner Lisa VanHorton, including intentional spending, silk florals, unique venues, smaller guest list...

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift talk together during an episode of the New Heights sports podcast

149 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2025

Taylor Swift’s Engagement is Numerologically Aligned & Yours Can Be Too

Discover how Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s engagement date aligns with numerology, and how to pick a lucky wedding date and plan your wedding using life path...

Love drinking games at weddings? This ritual's for you!

153 DAYS AGO | 8.29.2025

This Polish Wedding Toast Predicts Who Wears the Pants in Your Marriage

Discover the Polish-inspired Vodka & Water Shot wedding toast: a fun game of chance that decides who's the boss of the marriage - or at least the wedding nig...

bride and groom smile and laugh as they break a traditional loaf of bread together

154 DAYS AGO | 8.28.2025

Breaking of the Bread: A Fun Wedding Ritual to Kick Off Your Reception

A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your we...

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