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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!



Older couple sit on the beach, the woman embracing the man from behind as they look ahead, toward the ocean. She wears a white lace gown and he wears a white shirt and tan pants for their vow renewal ceremony.

1221 DAYS AGO | 12.29.2022

10 Sweet Vow Examples for Your Vow Renewal Ceremony

Creative vow ideas for your vow renewal ceremony! Choose from 10 vow examples to renew your marriage commitment, celebrate a wedding anniversary, marriage re...

Monica and Chandler’s Wedding Vows & Ceremony Script from the Friends Episode We Can’t Forget

1222 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2022

Monica and Chandler’s Wedding Vows & Ceremony Script from the Friends Episode...

Remember the one with Monica and Chandler’s wedding? Celebrate your marriage with romantic wedding vows inspired by your favorite Friends episode! Plus the f...

Will lawmakers in South Carolina eliminate the 24-hr marriage waiting period in 2023?

1222 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2022

Will lawmakers in South Carolina eliminate the 24-hr marriage waiting period ...

Will lawmakers in South Carolina pass legislation to remove the 24-hour waiting period to marry in the state? Read about proposed changes to the marriage lic...

A lawmaker in South Carolina wants to limit grounds for divorce, increase protections for married minors

1223 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2022

A lawmaker in South Carolina wants to limit grounds for divorce, increase pro...

Will lawmakers in SC amend the state’s marriage license application process to limit legal grounds for divorce? Learn about the proposed Religious Freedom of...

How to Become an Ordained Minister

1223 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2022

How to Become an Ordained Minister

Learn how to become a legally ordained minister, from free online ordination to a seminary or Master of Divinity degree (MDiv), in order to perform wedding c...

Close up shows someone holding a camera to take a picture of the newlyweds

1228 DAYS AGO | 12.22.2022

Calling All Wedding Content Creators: Get Ordained & Help Save the Wedding Day!

Are you a wedding content creator, or do you want to become one? Then get ordained online and be ready to officiate a wedding at a moment's notice! Why? Bein...

Bride and groom hold hands during a wedding on the beach

1229 DAYS AGO | 12.21.2022

Creative ‘Declaration of Intent’ Wording for Your Wedding Ceremony

Want to write a creative wedding ceremony script, but aren’t sure what wording to use for the declaration of intent? Let these 6 alternatives inspire you, fr...

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

1230 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

1234 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

1235 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

1236 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

1237 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...

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