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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.

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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!


5 Ways to Help an Engaged Friend Get Ready for the Wedding Day

1600 DAYS AGO | 12.15.2021

5 Ways to Help an Engaged Friend Get Ready for the Wedding Day

5 Simple ways to help a newly engaged friend or relative get ready for their wedding day, including instructions on becoming a back-up wedding officiant, use...

A bride and groom laugh together during the wedding ceremony as the officiant reads from the script, holding hands joyfully as they smile at each other

1601 DAYS AGO | 12.14.2021

New Script! A Funny Wedding Ceremony Script with Simple Unity Ritual

We added a new script to our library! This funny wedding ceremony script incorporates personal stories and memories in the invocation, classic heartfelt wedd...

Groom and bride holding hands on the wedding day, close up on clasped hands

1602 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2021

How many times can you get married in each state?

Learn how many times you can get married in each US state, whether there's a limit to how many times you can remarry, and how state marriage laws govern biga...

Illustration by Jessica Levey shows two brides at a Christmas themed winter wedding with a seasonal wedding arch with garland and red roses

1605 DAYS AGO | 12.10.2021

5 Christmas Wedding Ceremony Ideas for Creative Couples & Officiants

5 Creative Christmas themed wedding ideas! Perfect for a Christmas or Christmas Eve wedding, vow renewal, or Pagan wedding on Yule & Winter Solstice.

How Wedding Officiants Can Work Best with Autistic Couples

1606 DAYS AGO | 12.9.2021

How Wedding Officiants Can Work Best with Autistic Couples

Learn how to make wedding ceremony planning an autism-friendly experience for autistic couples, ASD individuals, and their families, using these simple sugge...

Wisconsin shortens waiting period for marriage, allows licenses to be used anywhere in state in 2022

1607 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2021

Wisconsin shortens waiting period for marriage, allows licenses to be used an...

Learn about upcoming changes to Wisconsin marriage laws, including changes to the marriage waiting period, residency requirements, and marriage license expir...

A smiling bride is embraced by the groom outdoors in front of tropical palm fronds. The bride wears a strapless white wedding gown, with large earrings and short dark red hair, the groom is in a white suit with red floors in his lapel, a black tie, and short dark hair. They look very in love and happy.

1608 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2021

How to Get Married in Guam: Plan a Tropical Island Wedding!

Planning a Guam wedding? Curious how to get married on this tropical island paradise? We answer questions about choosing a venue, applying for and filing a ...

How to Make a Marriage License Signing Ceremony Feel Special

1608 DAYS AGO | 12.7.2021

How to Make a Marriage License Signing Ceremony Feel Special

Learn how to make a signature-only marriage license signing ceremony feel special with these 3 simple tips for engaged couples and wedding officiants.

Heart-shaped Christmas tree ornaments

1609 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2021

This Czech Christmas Tradition Predicts When You’ll Get Married

Wondering ‘When will I get married?’ A Christmas tradition from the Czech Republic offers a simple prediction on whether a wedding day is on the way. Try it ...

A cup of coffee next to a laptop keyboard

1612 DAYS AGO | 12.3.2021

5 Must Read Blogs for Wedding Officiants

5 of the best wedding blogs for first time wedding officiants, and experienced professionals looking to take their business to the next level.

Wedding Officiants - Can You Tell When a Couple is Doomed?

1615 DAYS AGO | 11.30.2021

Wedding Officiants - Can You Tell When a Couple is Doomed?

A viral TikTok has us wondering whether wedding officiants can tell whether or not a couple is headed for divorced based on their behavior during the wedding...

5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past

1616 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2021

5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past

5 unusual wedding traditions from the past, with modern twists to bring these old fashioned customs back to the marriage ceremony. The silver sixpence, the b...

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