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Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a content specialist 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, and LLM optimization. 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.

1246 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1246 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



The Javanese Siraman Wedding Ritual - An Illustrated Look

1634 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2021

The Javanese Siraman Wedding Ritual - An Illustrated Look

An illustrated guide to the Javanese Siraman Ceremony of Central Java, Indonesia. Learn about this traditional custom involving flower water, bathing, and sp...

A man stands in the water smiling after his baptism. He is wearing a dark shirt and is waist deep in the water.

1637 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2021

What to Wear (and Not Wear) to a Baptism

Learn what to wear to a baptism -- as a guest, to perform a baptism, or when being baptized -- and what not to wear!

A 150 yr-old marriage license was found hidden in a painting…

1638 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2021

A 150 yr-old marriage license was found hidden in a painting…

Why was this marriage license hidden in a painting, nearly 150 years ago? The mystery was uncovered when an antique painting was donated to a thrift store in...

Old style painting shows a woman who has fainted, being held up by a man in an expensive garments, as a solider and second woman enter.

1638 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2021

The 5 Most Patriarchal Wedding Traditions (& Modern Alternatives)

Ever wonder 'why do brides wear veils' or 'why do fathers give away the bride'? Learn how wedding symbolism & patriarchy collide in these old marriage customs!

Close up image of a sign that says 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada"

1639 DAYS AGO | 8.4.2021

The wedding boom is real, and Las Vegas leads the way

Couples are flocking to Las Vegas to get married in this year's wedding boom! We look at why, what's next now that restrictions and masking are back, and whe...

Plan Your Entire Wedding at Costco

1640 DAYS AGO | 8.3.2021

Plan Your Entire Wedding at Costco

Want a hassle-free wedding on a budget? Check out this fun Costco wedding budget breakdown, to help you plan the perfect backyard ceremony and party! We cove...

Wedding Hat Etiquette: Can Wedding Officiants Wear a Hat to the Ceremony? What about Guests?

1641 DAYS AGO | 8.2.2021

Wedding Hat Etiquette: Can Wedding Officiants Wear a Hat to the Ceremony? Wha...

Looking for the right hat to wear to a wedding ceremony? Wondering if you can keep it on during the vows? Learn the rules of wedding hat etiquette for couple...

minister places a bowl into water and lifts it up to perform a baptism

1644 DAYS AGO | 7.30.2021

How to Baptize Someone (and Why They Might Ask You To)

Learn about baptism, including how to baptize someone in water, its meaning in Christianity, answers to common questions, who can perform baptism, and exampl...

Marriage & music hit the stage for Honeymoon Rock Fest this fall

1645 DAYS AGO | 7.29.2021

Marriage & music hit the stage for Honeymoon Rock Fest this fall

A rock music festival in Oklahoma City invites couples to marry onstage between bands this fall as a wedding boom sweeps the country. Honeymoon Rock Fest is ...

Singing Your Wedding Vows - How to Add Music to the Heart of Your Ceremony

1646 DAYS AGO | 7.28.2021

Singing Your Wedding Vows - How to Add Music to the Heart of Your Ceremony

Thinking of singing your wedding vows? Use these examples of musical vows to inspire your own musical marriage ceremony and vow exchange.

How to Get Married in Ohio - Planning a wedding in the Buckeye State

1647 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021

How to Get Married in Ohio - Planning a wedding in the Buckeye State

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

Same-sex pastors marry, in a first for France’s Protestant Church

1647 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021

Same-sex pastors marry, in a first for France’s Protestant Church

The United Protestant Church of France just performed its first wedding for two same-sex LGBTQ+ clergy members. The union of Pastors Emeline Daude and Agnes ...

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