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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!



Close up of a groom and a bride holding lit candles during a unity candle ceremony. The candles are decorated with greenery, a white rose, and ribbon. The groom wears a dark suit and white shirt, and the bride wears a strapless white and pink wedding gown.

1418 DAYS AGO | 4.29.2022

How to Perform a Unity Candle Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)

Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for a...

How to Get Married in Missouri - Planning a Wedding in the Show-Me State

1419 DAYS AGO | 4.28.2022

How to Get Married in Missouri - Planning a Wedding in the Show-Me State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Missouri - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...

How to Get Married in Kentucky - Planning a Wedding in the Bluegrass State

1428 DAYS AGO | 4.19.2022

How to Get Married in Kentucky - Planning a Wedding in the Bluegrass State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Kentucky - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...

How to Get Married in South Dakota - Planning a Wedding in The Mount Rushmore State

1432 DAYS AGO | 4.15.2022

How to Get Married in South Dakota - Planning a Wedding in The Mount Rushmore...

A step-by-step guide to getting married in South Dakota - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return y...

A Holy Bible is open on a table, for a special wedding reading. On its pages are two pink roses that symbolized love.

1436 DAYS AGO | 4.11.2022

10 Popular Bible Verses about Marriage, Love, & Commitment

These 10 Bible verses are the perfect inspiration for a Christian wedding ceremony – whether you’ve been asked to serve as wedding officiant, give a religiou...

How to Get Married in Kansas - Planning a wedding in The Sunflower State

1439 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2022

How to Get Married in Kansas - Planning a wedding in The Sunflower State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Kansas - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Ka...

Meme showing Leia and Hans from a scene in Star Wars, with added speech bubbles that say "I do" and "I know" while an Ewok cheers them on.

1440 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2022

May the Force be with You (in Matrimony): Star Wars Wedding Vows

5 Star Wars wedding vows examples to help you use the Force on the big day! With our favorite Star Wars quotes for weddings and tips on writing your own vows

Close up photo of a bride holding a colorful wedding bouquet of flowers

1442 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2022

The Wedding Bouquet Toss: What it Means (and What to Avoid)

Learn the symbolism and meaning that have made the wedding bouquet toss one of the most popular wedding traditions for centuries, including the custom's Engl...

NY is one step closer to approving one-day wedding officiants

1443 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2022

NY is one step closer to approving one-day wedding officiants

One-day marriage officiant designation is one step closer in New York as Senate Bill 729A heads back to the Assembly for review. (NY Senate Bill S739A, previ...

Watch: This Wedding Officiant Offers Relationship Coaching to Help Couples Communicate with Love

1443 DAYS AGO | 4.4.2022

Watch: This Wedding Officiant Offers Relationship Coaching to Help Couples Co...

AMM Minister and wedding officiant Sam Heath describes his work with engaged couples as a premarital and relationship coach in the weeks leading up to the ce...

How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State

1446 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2022

How to Get Married in Iowa - Planning a wedding in the Hawkeye State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Iowa - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Iowa...

Illustration of a handfasting cord tied into a bow

1449 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2022

3 Easy Ways to Tie a Handfasting Cord - Choosing a Simple Knot

How to tie a handfasting cord during a wedding ceremony: 3 simple handfasting knot examples for the handfasting officiant, engaged couple, or family members!

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