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Articles by Jessica Levey

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!



Tasting the Four Elements - An African Inspired Wedding Tradition

1705 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2021

Tasting the Four Elements - An African Inspired Wedding Tradition

A wedding unity ritual with roots in African Yoruba culture, Tasting the Elements symbolizes the emotions of a long and loving marriage - spicy, sour, bitte...

Clark County approaches its 5 millionth wedding license!

1706 DAYS AGO | 9.1.2021

Clark County approaches its 5 millionth wedding license!

Clark County, home to Las Vegas, will soon celebrate an incredible achievement and issue its 5-millionth wedding license. Couples are flocking to Vegas to el...

How to Get Married in Washington - Planning a wedding in the Evergreen State

1707 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2021

How to Get Married in Washington - Planning a wedding in the Evergreen State

A step-by-step guide to get married in Washington State - from how to find an officiant and choose a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return...

Happy brides and grooms pose outdoors during a festive group wedding, or mass wedding. They are wearing white pants suits and dresses, the men wear white button up shirts with black pants and suspenders. They are shaking champagne so that it sprays up into the air and everyone is smiling.

1708 DAYS AGO | 8.30.2021

Mass Weddings Might Be the Biggest Trend in 2022

Mass weddings, sometimes called group weddings and elopements, are trending in 2021 and 2022. Learn why couples love them and how to build your own ceremony ...

New script! A Witchy Halloween Wedding Ceremony with Handfasting

1711 DAYS AGO | 8.27.2021

New script! A Witchy Halloween Wedding Ceremony with Handfasting

New wedding ceremony script! This witchy Halloween themed wedding script includes a love spell, ring exchange, and handfasting, inspired by the fall season a...

Weddings For Pets Are Gaining Popularity

1713 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2021

Weddings For Pets Are Gaining Popularity

Dog weddings, cat weddings, and all kinds of pet weddings are gaining mainstream popularity this year.

Marriage license applications now online in Calhoun County, MI

1714 DAYS AGO | 8.24.2021

Marriage license applications now online in Calhoun County, MI

Couples can now apply for their marriage license online in Calhoun County, Michigan, using the county clerk / register’s new online portal.

New Script Alert! A Vow Renewal Ceremony with Handfasting

1715 DAYS AGO | 8.23.2021

New Script Alert! A Vow Renewal Ceremony with Handfasting

New vow renewal script! Give your simple vow renewal ceremony a boost of beauty and symbolism by adding a handfasting. Perfect for an anniversary, sequel or ...

How to Get Married in North Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Tar Heel State

1718 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2021

How to Get Married in North Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Tar Heel State

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

Historic Groome Church splits from UMC over LGBTQ marriage and ordination

1718 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2021

Historic Groome Church splits from UMC over LGBTQ marriage and ordination

Delaware’s Groome Church leaves United Methodist Church over the denomination’s discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals, and UMC’s ban of same-sex marriage ...

Here come the cancellations: Couples postpone weddings again as the COVID-19 delta variant surges

1719 DAYS AGO | 8.19.2021

Here come the cancellations: Couples postpone weddings again as the COVID-19 ...

Couples are postponing fall and winter weddings as COVID-19 delta variant cases surge. Wedding officiants offer safe, creative solutions like elopements, mic...

The Black Umbrella - A Hmong Wedding Tradition

1720 DAYS AGO | 8.18.2021

The Black Umbrella - A Hmong Wedding Tradition

Learn about the symbolism and meaning of the black umbrella in Hmong weddings, the siv ceeb, mej koob, and other interesting details about the traditional ma...

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