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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!


How to Get Married in Delaware - Planning a wedding in The First State

1648 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2021

How to Get Married in Delaware - Planning a wedding in The First State

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

A Wedding Ceremony Script Based on the Best Wedding Movies of All Time (Take One)

1649 DAYS AGO | 10.28.2021

A Wedding Ceremony Script Based on the Best Wedding Movies of All Time (Take ...

A wedding ceremony script based on quotes and scenes from some of the best wedding movies of all time! This romantic mash-up wedding script includes inspirat...

How Wedding Officiants Can Cancel Last-Minute Without Ruining the Ceremony

1650 DAYS AGO | 10.27.2021

How Wedding Officiants Can Cancel Last-Minute Without Ruining the Ceremony

Learn how to save a wedding ceremony when bad luck strikes! When a wedding officiant has to cancel at the last minute, it can feel like a wedding day disaste...

A Texas lawmaker wants to invalidate same-sex marriage, highlighting the importance of online ordination in the fight for marriage equality

1651 DAYS AGO | 10.26.2021

A Texas lawmaker wants to invalidate same-sex marriage, highlighting the impo...

Rep. James White wrote to the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, asking if private citizens have the right not to recognize same-sex marriages. This highlig...

Black bear crashes wedding! What would you do in this situation?

1651 DAYS AGO | 10.26.2021

Black bear crashes wedding! What would you do in this situation?

What would you do if a black bear crashed a wedding you were officiating? A funny TikTok video shows us what might happen... Wedding officiants, take note! A...

Victor and Victoria smile at each other tenderly in The Corpse Bride

1652 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2021

Victor’s Wedding Vows From Corpse Bride

These Corpse Bride wedding vows always make us swoon! Read Victor’s vows from the Tim Burton animated classic, and learn how to add a unity candle ceremony t...

Treasure in a Goodwill bin: 134-year-old marriage certificate finds its way back to family with help from a stranger

1652 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2021

Treasure in a Goodwill bin: 134-year-old marriage certificate finds its way b...

When a 134-year-old marriage certificate turned up in an Indiana Goodwill, a helpful stranger decided to return the special heirloom to the couple's family.

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

1655 DAYS AGO | 10.22.2021

What’s going on with Delaware’s new Wedding Officiant Registry?

Learn about the Wedding Officiant Registry in Delaware, the state’s ordained minister registration and licensing requirements, and how to legally marry peopl...

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

1656 DAYS AGO | 10.21.2021

Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

Considering a red wedding dress? Learn the meaning behind this bold, exciting, fashionable ceremony statement, with modern inspiration from ancient myths and...

Dark Love Poems & Wedding Readings for a Goth Inspired Ceremony

1657 DAYS AGO | 10.20.2021

Dark Love Poems & Wedding Readings for a Goth Inspired Ceremony

Planning or officiating a goth wedding? Use these deliciously dark love poems and lyrics as unique wedding readings or inspiration for wedding vows, for a no...

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

1658 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2021

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

Create a unique unity ceremony for your wedding by Burying the Bourbon! This fun tradition is a staple at Southern weddings, with a touch of superstition and...

The bride and groom kiss on the wedding day, surrounded by a large group of friends and family members lined up for the photo. They are wearing sundresses and casual suits, standing in the sand at the beach. Everyone is turned to face the couple as they kiss, the children jump and cheer happily

1659 DAYS AGO | 10.18.2021

10 Micro Wedding Ideas to Inspire An Intimate Ceremony

They’re romantic, affordable, take less time to plan, and gather together your closest friends and family. A look at 10 intimate micro wedding ideas for smal...

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