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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.

1337 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1337 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!



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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 bigamy, polygamy, remarriage, and divorce waiting periods.

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

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

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 suggestions.

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

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

Learn about upcoming changes to Wisconsin marriage laws, including changes to the marriage waiting period, residency requirements, and marriage license expiration period, beginning July 1, 2022 as part of Assembly Bill 270 (2021 Act 84, AB270).

How to Make a Marriage License Signing Ceremony Feel Special

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.

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.

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 marriage license, finding an officiant, and writing your ceremony.

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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 out this holiday, it might be sooner than you think!

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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?

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 ceremony…

5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past

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 borrowed underwear, the high noon wedding, and a couples surprises.

A couple holding their wedding rings together

The Wedding Ring Finger - Which Finger, Which Hand, and Why!

Wondering “Which finger does a wedding ring go on,” and why? Learn what hand a wedding ring goes on and the romantic history of the ring finger, from the Egyptians, to the Romans, to the modern wedding ring exchange. With sample ring exchange wording and wedding ceremony scripts!

Lutheran Commission warns Pastors against officiating without a marriage license

Lutheran Commission warns Pastors against officiating without a marriage license

Marriage is ‘sacred and secular’ - The Lutheran Commission on Theology and Church Relations asks Pastors to sign marriage laws and respect the legalization of same-sex marriage; answers questions about the role of clergy in legal marriage following the 2015 Obergefell marriage equality ruling.

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The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

Timeless scripts and heartfelt vow inspiration to bring life to your ceremony.

Wedding Officiant Training

Wedding Officiant Training

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Read our sample wedding ceremony scripts online

Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Need inspiration? Check out our free ceremony scripts!

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