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Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a content specialist 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, and LLM optimization. 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.

1246 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1246 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



Wedding Officiants: Learn How to Provide Premarital Counseling and Relationship Coaching Services

1409 DAYS AGO | 3.22.2022

Wedding Officiants: Learn How to Provide Premarital Counseling and Relationsh...

Learn how ordained ministers and wedding officiants can offer premarital counseling and relationship coaching services to the couples they marry. These servi...

Watch: What does an officiant have to say to make a wedding ceremony legal?

1413 DAYS AGO | 3.18.2022

Watch: What does an officiant have to say to make a wedding ceremony legal?

A short video on what to say when officiating a wedding to make sure the ceremony meets the legal requirements for your state. A must-watch video for wedding...

Planning a Secret Wedding (Is Easier Than You Think)

1414 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2022

Planning a Secret Wedding (Is Easier Than You Think)

Planning a secret wedding ceremony, and don’t want your friends or family to find out? Couples choose to get married privately for a variety of reasons – and...

Newlyweds pose outside a courthouse after eloping with a sign that reads 'just married'

1416 DAYS AGO | 3.15.2022

How to Elope: The Complete Elopement Checklist

A simple elopement checklist for a low-stress wedding day: when to apply for a marriage license, find an officiant, write the guest list, choose the wedding ...

Island Wedding Inspiration from the Chief’s Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews

1417 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2022

Island Wedding Inspiration from the Chief’s Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matt...

Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes married Brittany Matthews in a stunning Maui beach wedding over the weekend. Plan your own dream destination w...

Bride links arms with the groom as they both walk down the aisle laughing happily. This is during the recession, after the ceremony, and friends and family watch happily.

1417 DAYS AGO | 3.14.2022

How to Write Funny Wedding Vows (5 Tips for Bringing Humor Into Your Ceremony)

Writing your own vows? Learn how to write funny wedding vows with these five simple tips! Perfect for couples and wedding officiants writing humorous modern ...

Dos amigos y el oficiante de la boda levantan una copa de champán para brindar por los recién casados ​​después de la ceremonia de boda, los cinco sonríen felices.

1420 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2022

Como pedirle a Alguien que oficie tu Boda- Nuestra manera Favorita de decir ‘...

Como pedirle a alguien que oficie tu ceremonia de bodas- 3 maneras creativas de pedirle a una amiga, amigo o familiar que lleve a cabo el matrimonio, de tal ...

Ghost Marriages – When ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Isn’t Enough

1421 DAYS AGO | 3.10.2022

Ghost Marriages – When ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Isn’t Enough

3 modern examples of ghost marriage and the haunting history of marrying the dead, including posthumous marriage in China, France, and the Mormon Church her...

New York considers one-day marriage officiant designation

1422 DAYS AGO | 3.9.2022

New York considers one-day marriage officiant designation

See what’s next: Lawmakers in New York are once again considering legislation to designate lay individuals (non clergy) as one-day marriage officiants, autho...

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained to Officiate a Wedding?

1423 DAYS AGO | 3.8.2022

How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained to Officiate a Wedding?

Curious how much it costs to get ordained and become a wedding officiant? Learn about free online ordination with American Marriage Ministries, how to purcha...

10 Beloved Celebrity Wedding Officiants & the Lucky Couples They Married

1424 DAYS AGO | 3.7.2022

10 Beloved Celebrity Wedding Officiants & the Lucky Couples They Married

Some of our favorite celebrity wedding officiants who were ordained online and the lucky couples they married.

How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

1427 DAYS AGO | 3.4.2022

How to Officiate a Group Wedding Ceremony

Learn how to plan and officiate a group wedding ceremony, also called a mass wedding or double wedding – including what to expect during the ceremony, what t...

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