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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.

1260 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1260 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



The Big Picture in Tennessee’s Fight for Marriage Equality Must Include Online Ordination

1098 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2023

The Big Picture in Tennessee’s Fight for Marriage Equality Must Include Onlin...

Learn how HB878 and 2019’s paused anti-online ordination law work together in an ongoing attack against marriage equality in Tennessee. These bills would all...

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

1098 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2023

Should You Use an A.I. Chatbot to Write Your Wedding Vows or Wedding Toast?

Most couples need help writing their personal wedding vows, toast, or speech, but is a chatbot like ChatGPT or GPT-3 the right choice for inspiration? AMM te...

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony with Two Officiants

1099 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2023

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony with Two Officiants

Have a wedding ceremony with two officiants with this new wedding script from the AMM Ceremony Script Library! This original officiant script includes a swee...

New Yorkers Can Apply for One-Day Officiant License at City Clerk Office

1102 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2023

New Yorkers Can Apply for One-Day Officiant License at City Clerk Office

Town and City Clerks in New York will soon be able to issue a one-day marriage officiant permit to anyone wanting to perform a single wedding ceremony in the...

The West Virginia bill to ban child marriage isn’t dead yet

1103 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2023

The West Virginia bill to ban child marriage isn’t dead yet

A bill to ban underage marriages in West Virginia was thought to have died in committee following a 9-8 vote to reject on Wednesday, but was revived for a se...

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

1103 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2023

How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Massachusetts - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, ...

The beginning of the end of marriage equality in Tennessee? A closer look at HB 878

1104 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2023

The beginning of the end of marriage equality in Tennessee? A closer look at ...

Learn what HB878 might mean for the future of marriage equality in Tennessee. The bill, which recently passed the House, would allow a person to refuse to so...

It’s Here! The New AMM Minister’s Manual for Wedding Officiants

1104 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2023

It’s Here! The New AMM Minister’s Manual for Wedding Officiants

The new AMM Minister's Manual for wedding officiants is now available: This detailed guide includes updated information on your ordination, minister registra...

A man officiates a wedding ceremony on an Amtrak train while guests watch.

1105 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2023

10 Unusual & Unique Places to Get Married in the U.S.

In search of a unique wedding venue? Let this list of 10 unusual and unique places to get married inspire you, including weddings in a cemetery, a pirate shi...

Matelotage : Gay Marriage Among Pirates or Just a Business Partnership?

1106 DAYS AGO | 3.7.2023

Matelotage : Gay Marriage Among Pirates or Just a Business Partnership?

Learn about matelotage, which many believe to be an early form of gay marriage honored among pirates of the 1700s and 1800s. These legal civil unions bound t...

This Pirate Themed Wedding Ceremony Script Will Have You Saying ‘Aye!’ to Love

1107 DAYS AGO | 3.6.2023

This Pirate Themed Wedding Ceremony Script Will Have You Saying ‘Aye!’ to Love

Ahoy, mateys! This unique pirate wedding script is fun from bow to stern, and from the officiant’s welcome speech to the pronouncement and first kiss. Filled...

How to Get Married in Illinois - Planning a Wedding in the Prairie State

1109 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2023

How to Get Married in Illinois - Planning a Wedding in the Prairie State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Illinois - including how to find a wedding officiant, how to choose the best wedding venue...

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