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Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

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!



How to Take the Plunge with an Underwater Wedding Ceremony

1477 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2022

How to Take the Plunge with an Underwater Wedding Ceremony

Plan an inspired underwater wedding ceremony with this helpful how-to guide! From finding an officiant, choosing a venue or diving location, scuba gear and e...

How to Get Your Wedding Published in a Magazine or Blog

1478 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2022

How to Get Your Wedding Published in a Magazine or Blog

Everything you need to know to get your real wedding submission accepted and published in wedding magazines, blogs, websites, and social media, by following ...

Rhode Island Marriage Laws Update - One Day Officiant Certification

1478 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2022

Rhode Island Marriage Laws Update - One Day Officiant Certification

See the most recent update to Rhode Island Marriage Laws for one day wedding officiant certification, and visit American Marriage Ministries marriage laws li...

Close up view of a bride and groom exchanging wedding rings. The bride wears a shoulderless white wedding gown and veil, the groom wears a dark blue suit with white rose boutonniere.

1478 DAYS AGO | 1.12.2022

What is a Covenant Marriage? (And Why Would Couples Choose One?)

What is covenant marriage? Learn more about the potential pros and cons of these unusual agreements, which states offer a covenant marriage license, and why ...

NJ codifies same-sex marriage, protects right to marry

1479 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2022

NJ codifies same-sex marriage, protects right to marry

NJ legislators passed a bill to codify same-sex marriage and protect marriage equality. All NJ state laws concerning marriage and civil union will now be rea...

Missouri lawmakers consider codifying same-sex marriage and provisions for covenant marriages

1479 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2022

Missouri lawmakers consider codifying same-sex marriage and provisions for co...

Legislators in Missouri will discuss a bill to codify same-sex marriage in state laws, and new legal provisions for covenant marriage. (HJR84 ; HB1693)

Watch Elmo serve as ring bearer in dramatic celebrity wedding

1480 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2022

Watch Elmo serve as ring bearer in dramatic celebrity wedding

Watch Elmo as the ring bearer in this classic Sesame Street celebrity wedding. Elmo did not drop the rings! AMM supports Elmo in the ongoing feud with Rocco,...

Colorful wedding inspiration from NBC’s Morgan Radford and David Williams

1480 DAYS AGO | 1.10.2022

Colorful wedding inspiration from NBC’s Morgan Radford and David Williams

NBC news anchor Morgan Radford married David Williams in a colorful destination wedding in Cartagena, Colombia this weekend. See our 5 tips to capture their ...

Lawmakers in Florida and Virginia take steps to codify same-sex marriage

1483 DAYS AGO | 1.7.2022

Lawmakers in Florida and Virginia take steps to codify same-sex marriage

Legislators in Florida and Virginia have prefiled new measures for discussion during the 2022 Sessions in attempt to repeal and remove defunct state bans on ...

MD Legislators discuss virtual marriage in Anne Arundel County

1483 DAYS AGO | 1.7.2022

MD Legislators discuss virtual marriage in Anne Arundel County

Legislators in Maryland discuss a new measure to allow couples in Anne Arundel County to apply for a marriage license or participate in a marriage ceremony o...

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1484 DAYS AGO | 1.6.2022

AMM Partners with Carbonfund for Carbon Neutrality and Healthy Communities in...

American Marriage Ministries continues our Carbonfree partnership with Carbonfund.org in 2022, staying carbon neutral to reduce our environmental impact and ...

Funny image shows a woman with her hand up to her forehead gesturing her embarrassment at a wedding mistake.

1485 DAYS AGO | 1.5.2022

10 Things a Wedding Officiant Should Never Do on the Wedding Day

Common mistakes that every first-time officiant should avoid making on the wedding day. Steer clear of wedding fails, ceremony disasters, and misunderstandin...

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