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Articles by Jessica Levey

Content Manager; 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.

1309 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1309 articles written by Jessica Levey, Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



3 Terms Every Officiant Should Know in the Virtual Wedding Era

1644 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2022

3 Terms Every Officiant Should Know in the Virtual Wedding Era

3 essential phrases every wedding officiant should know while planning a ceremony as virtual weddings become more common. Learn the difference between virtua...

Legislation Roundup: Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2022

1645 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

1646 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

1647 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

1647 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

1648 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

1652 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 ...

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

1653 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...

Pixel-Perfect Inspiration from 5 Metaverse and Video Game Weddings

1653 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-...

How to Start a Website for Your Wedding Officiant Business

1655 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

1656 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...

Virtual marriage services now available in Orange County, CA

1659 DAYS AGO | 1.14.2022

Virtual marriage services now available in Orange County, CA

The Orange County Clerk-Recorder office announced that virtual marriage services are now available to engaged couples in the county. California is one of sev...

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