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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!



Bride and groom smile and pose for the camera with their hands held out to show off their wedding rings

1183 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2022

New Script! 'Opposites Attract' Theme Wedding Ceremony Script

We've added a fun new officiant script to AMM's free wedding ceremony scripts library! This script celebrates when 'opposites attract' in love and marriage, ...

Bride and groom stand at the altar with a wedding officiant while friends and family watch. Small wedding ceremony

1187 DAYS AGO | 12.16.2022

How Much Does a Wedding Officiant Cost? (& Should You Tip Them?)

How much does an officiant cost? Learn common rates and fees for different types of officiants and services, including local clergy and professional wedding ...

These Wedding Planning Books Make Great Gifts

1188 DAYS AGO | 12.15.2022

These Wedding Planning Books Make Great Gifts

Wedding planning books with a focus on the ceremony: These wedding guides make great gifts for a newly engaged couple, your favorite professional wedding off...

Funny Love Poems & Whimsical Wedding Readings for a Ceremony that’s YOU & Truer than True

1189 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2022

Funny Love Poems & Whimsical Wedding Readings for a Ceremony that’s YOU & Tru...

Funny wedding readings and love poems to add to a lighthearted wedding ceremony script, unique wedding vows, or a whimsical rhyming officiant speech. Include...

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

1190 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2022

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would protect interracial marriage in 2023

Lawmakers in New Jersey introduced a bill to codify protections for interracial marriage rights in the state. The bill would amend the current statute to ens...

AMM Ministers: Cultivate a Relationship with Your Congregation

1190 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2022

AMM Ministers: Cultivate a Relationship with Your Congregation

Ministers ordained with American Marriage Ministries serve a diverse group of couples and families to ensure their marriages are celebrated with love, respec...

New script! Quick & Simple Civil Wedding Ceremony Script

1191 DAYS AGO | 12.12.2022

New script! Quick & Simple Civil Wedding Ceremony Script

A quick and simple civil wedding ceremony script for a ceremony that’s short, heartfelt, and oh so sweet! This nonreligious wedding officiant script includes...

Groom makes a funny face as he embraces the bride, posing for wedding photos outdoors

1193 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2022

55 Questions a Wedding Officiant Can Ask a Couple to *Really* Get to Know Them

An over the top list of humorous, helpful, and downright absurd questions a wedding officiant can ask a couple to get to know them before the ceremony. If yo...

6 Ways to Include a Sword in Your Wedding Ceremony

1194 DAYS AGO | 12.9.2022

6 Ways to Include a Sword in Your Wedding Ceremony

From unity ceremony to unique recessional, here are 6 creative ways to include a sword in your wedding ceremony. This list incudes a military saber arch, Vi...

Finally! A Wedding Officiant Training Course That’s Fully Online

1195 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2022

Finally! A Wedding Officiant Training Course That’s Fully Online

Looking for comprehensive wedding officiant training online? AMM’s new Professional Wedding Officiant Certification Course is self-directed, making it easy f...

AMM Ministers: Serving a Congregation of Two, or Many

1196 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2022

AMM Ministers: Serving a Congregation of Two, or Many

Your online ordination with American Marriage Ministries empowers you to serve your congregation in meaningful ways. Learn about your congregation, ways to s...

Wyoming lawmakers might raise the legal age to marry in 2023

1197 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2022

Wyoming lawmakers might raise the legal age to marry in 2023

Pre-filed legislation in Wyoming could raise the legal age of consent to marry to 18 years old in 2023, with exceptions for 16 and 17 year olds with permissi...

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