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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.

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!



Hawaii wedding pros say limits lead to dangerous ‘rogue weddings’

1676 DAYS AGO | 10.1.2021

Hawaii wedding pros say limits lead to dangerous ‘rogue weddings’

Limits to Hawaii wedding ceremony and reception sizes during COVID are some of the strictest in the country, something marriage officiants and other vendors ...

Perez v. Sharp: The 1948 Win for Interracial Marriage that Changed Everything

1676 DAYS AGO | 10.1.2021

Perez v. Sharp: The 1948 Win for Interracial Marriage that Changed Everything

In 1948, an interracial couple in California challenged the state's anti-miscegenation laws and won. The Perez v Sharp case ended a state ban on interracial ...

Add Magic to Your Second Ceremony with a ‘Year and a Day’ Handfasting

1677 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2021

Add Magic to Your Second Ceremony with a ‘Year and a Day’ Handfasting

Combine the magic of the Celtic Year and a Day handfasting ritual with your sequel wedding or second ceremony! With links to wedding ceremony scripts, Pagan ...

Halloween-themed weddings in a haunted hospital bring couples to Williamson, West Virginia

1678 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2021

Halloween-themed weddings in a haunted hospital bring couples to Williamson, ...

Michael Myers actor Tory Moran officiated eleven Halloween themed wedding ceremonies in a spooky old haunted hospital last weekend in Williamson, West Virgin...

How to Get Married in Michigan - Planning a wedding in the Wolverine State

1678 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2021

How to Get Married in Michigan - Planning a wedding in the Wolverine State

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

Illustration of AMM Ordained Minister Badge/ID Card/Clergy ID

1679 DAYS AGO | 9.28.2021

Minister ID Cards - What they’re used for, Where to get one, and Why you migh...

Minister ID cards are important credentials on-the-go for professional wedding officiants and clergy members. Learn what clergy ID cards are used for in addi...

Two friends and the wedding officiant raise a glass of champagne to toast the newlywed bride and groom after their wedding ceremony, all five of them are smiling happily.

1680 DAYS AGO | 9.27.2021

How to Ask Someone to Officiate Your Wedding - Our Favorite Way to Say 'Will ...

How to ask someone to officiate your wedding ceremony - 3 creative ways to ask a friend or family member to perform a marriage, that will make them feel love...

50 Couples Get Married in a Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chicago

1680 DAYS AGO | 9.27.2021

50 Couples Get Married in a Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chicago

50 couples participated in a festive mass wedding ceremony this weekend, called "Marriages on the Mile," to celebrate the Wrigley Building's 100th anniversar...

How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

1683 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2021

How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Indiana - from how to find a wedding officiant and choose a wedding venue, to tips on where to apply for and retur...

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony to Dancing La Tarantella

1684 DAYS AGO | 9.23.2021

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony t...

Include one of these 14 Italian wedding traditions and superstitions in your marriage ceremony or reception! From warding off the evil eye and other supersti...

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic Church

1686 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2021

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic ...

Pope Francis speaks out again against blessing same-sex marriages within the Catholic Church.

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments

1686 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2021

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marria...

California votes on extending online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments through January 2024, as legislators send Assembly Bill 583 t...

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