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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.

1308 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1308 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!



A Katz’s Deli micro wedding?! Do officiants get free bagels?

1830 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2021

A Katz’s Deli micro wedding?! Do officiants get free bagels?

Take a look at what's on the menu for this Katz's Deli micro wedding, as the NYC icon becomes the latest unlikely venue to emerge in this year's wedding boom...

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

1830 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 ...

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

1830 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...

Prince Charles & Princess Diana’s Full Wedding Transcript, 40 Years Later

1831 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021

Prince Charles & Princess Diana’s Full Wedding Transcript, 40 Years Later

It’s been 40 years since the world watched in awe as Prince Charles married Princess Diana in 1981. In honor of the anniversary of the historic day, here’s t...

Issa Rae and Louis Diame tie the knot in France! Are destination weddings back?

1831 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021

Issa Rae and Louis Diame tie the knot in France! Are destination weddings back?

Issa Rae and Louis Diame marry in an intimate micro ceremony in the South of France… Giving us big destination wedding dreams!

New York officially bans the marriage of minors

1831 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021

New York officially bans the marriage of minors

New laws in New York raise the minimum age of consent to marry to 18, removing all exceptions for minors. NY is the latest state to ban child marriage, follo...

Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others

1834 DAYS AGO | 7.23.2021

Spiritual Bathing - Performing Ritual Baths for Yourself & Others

Spiritual baths and ritual bathing have been used by cultures and faiths throughout history, including Hindus, Christians, and Pagans. Learn to prepare and p...

Wedding Season Meets Wildfire Season - What to Know

1835 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021

Wedding Season Meets Wildfire Season - What to Know

What to know if you’re planning, officiating, or attending a wedding ceremony during wildfire season -- including what to do in case of postponements, cancel...

An alligator as a ring bearer?!? Would you perform this wedding?

1835 DAYS AGO | 7.22.2021

An alligator as a ring bearer?!? Would you perform this wedding?

A bride and groom asked Wally, an emotional support alligator, to be the ring bearer for their wedding ceremony in central Pennsylvania this week.

Rhode Island approves new one-day marriage designation

1836 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2021

Rhode Island approves new one-day marriage designation

A new certificate will authorize Rhode Island adults to perform marriages on a specific day in a specific town, for a fee, as one-day-only wedding officiants.

Updates to NYC’s Project Cupid, Marriage Bureau reopens

1837 DAYS AGO | 7.20.2021

Updates to NYC’s Project Cupid, Marriage Bureau reopens

The NYC Marriage Bureau reopened for scheduled in-person services on July 19, including civil marriage ceremonies and marriage license appointments. These ap...

How to Get Married in South Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Palmetto State

1838 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2021

How to Get Married in South Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Palmetto State

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

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