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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

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Cardi B & Offset are latest celebrities to plan sequel wedding ceremony

1319 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2022

Cardi B & Offset are latest celebrities to plan sequel wedding ceremony

Cardi B and Offset are getting married, AGAIN! The couple just announced plans to hold a second wedding ceremony, commonly called a sequel wedding or vow ren...

300 couples gather for group vow renewal ceremony in Chicago

1320 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2022

300 couples gather for group vow renewal ceremony in Chicago

300 couples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in a large group vow renewal ceremony in Chicago this weekend at Holy Name Cathedral. Read about this j...

How to Replace a Lost or Damaged AMM Ordination Certificate

1321 DAYS AGO | 9.20.2022

How to Replace a Lost or Damaged AMM Ordination Certificate

Learn how to replace a lost or damaged ordination certificate from American Marriage Ministries. Your minister ordination with AMM never expires, making it e...

Is it Legal to Get Married on Mushrooms?

1322 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2022

Is it Legal to Get Married on Mushrooms?

Magic mushrooms are having a moment in the wedding world! Like weed weddings did before them, psychedelic & psilocybin-infused marriage ceremonies are gainin...

New Script! Fall Wedding Ceremony with Reading from “Harvest Moon”

1325 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2022

New Script! Fall Wedding Ceremony with Reading from “Harvest Moon”

This new fall wedding ceremony script captures the colors, romance, and joyful spirit of the autumn season, with a warm welcome to guests, moment of mindfuln...

A decorative basket of sage smudging sticks wrapped in white twine and colorful flowers for a wedding ceremony

1326 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2022

How to Include a Smudging Ritual in Your Wedding Ceremony (& Why You’d Want to)

A wedding smudge ceremony is a meaningful way to bless a marriage with lasting love, harmony, wisdom, protection, and good luck. Learn how to add a custom sm...

AMM’s Going to Wedding MBA 2022 - See You There!

1327 DAYS AGO | 9.14.2022

AMM’s Going to Wedding MBA 2022 - See You There!

We’ll see you at Wedding MBA 2022! The team from American Marriage Ministries is attending this year’s November Wedding Pro Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada,...

Jack and Sally holding hands against a full moon, romantic scene from The Nightmare Before Christmas

1328 DAYS AGO | 9.13.2022

Jack & Sally Inspired Wedding Vows from The Nightmare Before Christmas

These Nightmare Before Christmas inspired wedding vows always make us swoon! Read Jack and Sally’s lyrics of love from the Henry Selick & Tim Burton animated...

Wedding Smudge Stick Recipe - Sage, Sweetgrass, and Lavender

1329 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2022

Wedding Smudge Stick Recipe - Sage, Sweetgrass, and Lavender

Use this simple recipe to make a sweet-smelling protective wedding smudge stick for your wedding’s smudging ceremony. This sacred combination of sage, sweetg...

Where should you get ordained online? Try American Marriage Ministries.

1329 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2022

Where should you get ordained online? Try American Marriage Ministries.

Deciding where to become an ordained minister online can be a tough choice, or an easy one, depending on what you’re looking for. If you’re seeking ordinatio...

How to Get Married in Minnesota - Planning a Wedding in The North Star State

1333 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2022

How to Get Married in Minnesota - Planning a Wedding in The North Star State

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

Advice for Officiants: All About Wedding Ceremony Rehearsals

1334 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2022

Advice for Officiants: All About Wedding Ceremony Rehearsals

If you're a first-time wedding officiant, or a friend or relative asked to officiate, you may not be sure what to expect at a wedding ceremony rehearsal... Y...

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