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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

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!



New survey shows most couples don’t want a wedding, so how do wedding officiants serve them best?

1454 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2022

New survey shows most couples don’t want a wedding, so how do wedding officia...

Attention wedding officiants: Surprising survey reveals most couples want to sign a marriage license without a wedding ceremony, prefer fewer guests and a sm...

What will Britney Spears & Sam Asghari’s Secret Wedding Look Like?

1455 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2022

What will Britney Spears & Sam Asghari’s Secret Wedding Look Like?

We predict what Britney Spears and Sam Asghari secret wedding will look like, including who the pair will ask to officiate their ceremony, and give you tips...

What overturning Roe v Wade could mean for Marriage Equality

1457 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2022

What overturning Roe v Wade could mean for Marriage Equality

A look at how a SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade threatens marriage equality and could lead to state bans on interracial marriage and same sex marriage...

How to Get Married in Nebraska - Planning a Wedding in The Cornhusker State

1458 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2022

How to Get Married in Nebraska - Planning a Wedding in The Cornhusker State

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

A pair of white headphones are stretched over a red heart, symbolizing listening to love, in celebration of our audio recordings of wedding ceremony scripts! Beside the image is the AMM logo, with two gold rings and three blue stars

1459 DAYS AGO | 5.5.2022

Listen to Full Wedding Ceremony Scripts on AMM’s SoundCloud

Listen to a professional wedding officiant perform our most popular wedding ceremony scripts, and practice your own personal delivery style before the weddin...

Close up photo shows a smiling Buddha statue against a gold background at a wedding ceremony

1461 DAYS AGO | 5.3.2022

30 Buddhist Quotes on Love & Happiness for Your Wedding Ceremony Script

Include these Buddhist quotes on love, marriage, friendship, and happiness in your wedding ceremony script as a special wedding reading or prayer, or as part...

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

1462 DAYS AGO | 5.2.2022

How to Officiate a Sign & Go Marriage Ceremony

Learn how to officiate a sign & go marriage ceremony, also called a ‘marriage license signing,’ ‘signature service,’ or ‘signing only’ ceremony. These simple...

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.

1465 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

1466 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

1475 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

1479 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.

1483 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...

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