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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

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Legislation Roundup: Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2022

1509 DAYS AGO | 1.28.2022

Legislation Roundup: Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2022

Learn about state legislation introduced in 2022 that could change how to register as an ordained minister to officiate a wedding, how to apply for a marriag...

Celebrity Inspiration for Your Second Wedding Ceremony & Vow Renewal

1510 DAYS AGO | 1.27.2022

Celebrity Inspiration for Your Second Wedding Ceremony & Vow Renewal

Plan and officiate a stunning sequel wedding, second wedding ceremony, or vow renewal with inspiration from 5 celebrity couples and pro tips for officiants. ...

Clark County Launches New Website for Las Vegas Weddings and Marriage Officiants

1511 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2022

Clark County Launches New Website for Las Vegas Weddings and Marriage Officiants

Clark County launched a new website for engaged couples and marriage officiants planning a wedding in Las Vegas, with links to an online marriage license app...

How to Get Married in North Dakota - Planning a wedding in the Peace Garden State

1511 DAYS AGO | 1.26.2022

How to Get Married in North Dakota - Planning a wedding in the Peace Garden S...

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

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony Script for Older Couples

1512 DAYS AGO | 1.25.2022

New Script! A Wedding Ceremony Script for Older Couples

A simple wedding ceremony script for an older couple getting married later in life. Perfect for non traditional couples, and first, second, or third marriage...

An assortment of heart shaped cheeses and crackers; meats rolled into a shape like a rose, pink and white macrons, and strawberries

1516 DAYS AGO | 1.21.2022

Cheese Themed Wedding? These 3 Tips Make Planning a Brie’ze

Planning a cheese themed wedding? Use these 3 simple tips to incorporate your favorite cheeses into your wedding ceremony, from choosing a wedding venue, to ...

Pixel-Perfect Inspiration from 5 Metaverse and Video Game Weddings

1517 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2022

Pixel-Perfect Inspiration from 5 Metaverse and Video Game Weddings

Inspiration from real weddings to help you plan a metaverse wedding or vow renewal, or a virtual commitment ceremony in your favorite video game. 5 one-of-a-...

Metaverse Weddings Give Us a New Way to Honor Deceased Loved Ones

1517 DAYS AGO | 1.20.2022

Metaverse Weddings Give Us a New Way to Honor Deceased Loved Ones

Metaverse weddings offer engaged couples a unique way to honor deceased loved ones through the use of virtual avatars. As virtual, augmented, and mixed reali...

How to Start a Website for Your Wedding Officiant Business

1519 DAYS AGO | 1.18.2022

How to Start a Website for Your Wedding Officiant Business

Learn how to start a website for your wedding officiant business or update your existing site, with helpful tips for what to include and a review of the eas...

How to Get Married in New Mexico - Planning a wedding in the Land of Enchantment

1520 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2022

How to Get Married in New Mexico - Planning a wedding in the Land of Enchantment

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

Cropped image shows a bride and groom running across a crosswalk in their wedding clothes

1523 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2022

The Shortest Wedding Ceremony Script Possible

Looking for a short wedding script? How about the shortest wedding ceremony script ever? This simple script is only 200 characters, making it short enough to...

Which fun wedding innovations will follow ‘Hitched at the Honda Center’?

1523 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2022

Which fun wedding innovations will follow ‘Hitched at the Honda Center’?

What new trends will the new year’s wedding boom bring? Looking forward to unique elopements, drive thru weddings, and creative officiants, after the OC Inno...

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