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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

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!



A man stands under a tree in a field on a beautiful sunny day

1720 DAYS AGO | 5.15.2021

Meditation for Ministers: What is Grounding?

Learn about a mindfulness technique called grounding that can help busy ministers and wedding officiants stay present during stressful days -- even when brid...

Wedding party stands with the bride and groom outdoors on the wedding day. They throw confetti, and the best man pops the cork on a bottle of champagne.

1721 DAYS AGO | 5.14.2021

Officiate a Micro Wedding Like a Pro: Know Your Audience

3 questions that will help you officiate a micro wedding and write a wedding ceremony script like a pro: Know your audience!

CDC announces fully vaccinated people can go mask-free indoors and outdoors

1722 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2021

CDC announces fully vaccinated people can go mask-free indoors and outdoors

The CDC just relaxed the guidelines for mask wearing and social distancing for those who are fully vaccinated -- just in time for spring and summer weddings ...

Write a Ceremony Fit For Royalty With Inspiration From Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Wedding Transcript

1722 DAYS AGO | 5.13.2021

Write a Ceremony Fit For Royalty With Inspiration From Prince William and Kat...

Add some royal inspiration to your wedding ceremony script! We review Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christian wedding transcript for wedding officiants...

Illustration of cicadas with stylized hearts for eyes against a green background

1723 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2021

Cicadas make for unwelcome wedding guests as Brood X arrives

Brood X is here! What wedding planners, officiants, couples, and wedding guests need to know about the arrival of these periodic cicadas at May and June 2021...

Southern Baptist megachurch ordains 3 women, defies SBC

1723 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2021

Southern Baptist megachurch ordains 3 women, defies SBC

Saddleback Church ordains three women, defying a Southern Baptist Convention ban against female pastors, creating tension within SBC.

Can Couples Ask Their Wedding Officiants And Other Vendors If They’ve Been Vaccinated Against COVID?

1724 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2021

Can Couples Ask Their Wedding Officiants And Other Vendors If They’ve Been Va...

Couples will be asking wedding officiants and other wedding professionals if they’ve been vaccinated against COVID this summer. Learn what to expect and how ...

Bride walks down the aisle arm in arm with a man on the wedding day

1725 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2021

Are These 4 Wedding Ceremony Trends Here to Stay, Or Will They Fade Away Post...

Wedding pro Bethel Nathan predicts what will happen to these wedding ceremony trends in 2021 and 2022 as we head into a post - pandemic future: micro-wedding...

Illustration of a diverse group of moms and matriarchs for wedding ceremonies

1726 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2021

Our Favorite Ways to Include Moms and Matriarchs in a Wedding Ceremony

Learn meaningful ways to include a mother or matriarch in your wedding ceremony, including unity rituals, a walk down the aisle, how to plan with your weddin...

Even Wedding Officiants Get Ghosted Sometimes… What To Do When Couples Go MIA

1728 DAYS AGO | 5.7.2021

Even Wedding Officiants Get Ghosted Sometimes… What To Do When Couples Go MIA

Sometimes couples ask a wedding officiant to perform their ceremony but then suddenly disappear, not returning texts or emails. What to do if you get ghosted...

A New York bride is selling her entire wedding on TikTok

1729 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2021

A New York bride is selling her entire wedding on TikTok

A NY bride is selling a discount Brooklyn wedding on TikTok after she and her husband eloped in a small, intimate ceremony with family and friends in Massach...

How to plan an accessible and disability-friendly wedding ceremony

1729 DAYS AGO | 5.6.2021

How to plan an accessible and disability-friendly wedding ceremony

Learn how to plan a disability friendly and accessible wedding ceremony for you and your guests, including tips related to wheelchairs and mobility, deaf, ha...

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