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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!



Collage of photos, BORAH, Larry and Vero Bagby, The Sanderson Sisters, Pickering House in Salem

197 DAYS AGO | 10.15.2025

AMM Minister Performs ‘Hocus Pocus’ Celebrity Wedding in Salem

Salem wedding officiant Brian Sims (better known as character witch BORAH!) performs a fun & spooky Hocus Pocus theme wedding for star Larry Bagby & his part...

Ilustración de Jessica Levey, que muestra productos para el período menstrual y productos para los síntomas del síndrome premenstrual para el día de la boda.

199 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2025

Cómo afrontar la menstruación el día de su boda

5 consejos sencillos para ayudarle a sobrellevar la menstruación el día de su boda, desde preparar una kit de emergencia hasta elegir un atuendo ideal para l...

Los novios posan junto al agua, vistiendo un atuendo formal de boda; la novia sostiene un ramo de flores secas.

202 DAYS AGO | 10.10.2025

5 Ideas sencillas para una boda sostenible

Descubra 5 ideas sencillas para bodas ecológicas, desde invitaciones digitales hasta menús veganos y microbodas. ¡Siga leyendo para planificar una boda soste...

Brides kiss at the end of a wedding ceremony with friends and family, photo of Officiant Wasson overlay

204 DAYS AGO | 10.8.2025

AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio

Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies p...

Screenshot shows Justice Thomas speaking during his interview with CIT

206 DAYS AGO | 10.6.2025

Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?

Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. ...

Two young men pose together happily on their wedding day, one kisses the other's cheek

212 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2025

Should Same-Sex Couples Marry Before Supreme Court Revisits Obergefell?

The Supreme Court might revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. What could happen to same-sex marriage laws, and should same-sex couples marry before 2026? Take a look...

Jóvenes amigas y recién casados ​​se abrazan en una boda al aire libre con atuendo colorido.

213 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2025

Oficiantes de bodas: Consiga más bodas para la generación z con 3 sencillos c...

Te cuesta contratar a parejas de la Generación Z como oficiantes de bodas? Descubre 3 estrategias probadas para atraer a clientes más jóvenes con una mejor ...

friends clap and smile as two newlyweds hug during reception dinner

216 DAYS AGO | 9.26.2025

Would You Officiate Your Ex’s Wedding Ceremony?

Officiating your ex’s wedding might sound awkward. But for some exes, it’s a meaningful act of friendship and love. Would you say yes if they asked?

Dos invitaciones de boda en sobres coloridos sobre un fondo sencillo.

218 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2025

Qué Decir en una Invitación de Boda Para un Segundo Matrimonio (Ejemplos y Ta...

Descubra qué decir en una invitación de boda para un segundo matrimonio, incluyendo consejos, ejemplos de redacción y tarjetas de muestra para celebrar su nu...

Photograph of a Lord Ganesha idol, decorated with coloful flower garlands and cloths

220 DAYS AGO | 9.22.2025

Marrying a Tree to Escape a Curse? A Unique Vedic Wedding Tradition & the Man...

Learn about the unique Vedic wedding tradition of marrying a tree to counter the Manglik Dosha curse, and how a symbolic marriage protects Manglik individual...

bride and groom stand in a field in white dress and kilt

223 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2025

8 Romantic Celtic Wedding Blessings & Poems to Read at Your Ceremony

8 beautiful Celtic wedding blessings and love poems from Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. Perfect for a cultural wedding reading, handfasting ceremony,...

Illustration by Jessica Levey, shows period products and pms-symptom products for wedding day

224 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2025

How to Handle Having Your Period on Your Wedding Day

5 easy tips to help you handle having your period on your wedding day, from packing a 'flo bag' with emergency items, choosing bloat-friendly wedding attire,...

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