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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!



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

1659 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...

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

1659 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...

We predict Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly’s wedding will include this ritual…

1660 DAYS AGO | 1.13.2022

We predict Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly’s wedding will include this ritual…

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly got engaged, and celebrated by drinking each other's blood. It has us wondering, What will their wedding ceremony look like? ...

How to Take the Plunge with an Underwater Wedding Ceremony

1660 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...

Rhode Island Marriage Laws Update - One Day Officiant Certification

1661 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.

1661 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 ...

How to Get Your Wedding Published in a Magazine or Blog

1661 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 ...

NJ codifies same-sex marriage, protects right to marry

1662 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

1662 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

1663 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

1663 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 ...

MD Legislators discuss virtual marriage in Anne Arundel County

1666 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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