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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.

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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!


Stylized editorial illustration by Jessica Levey shows a figure in green against a pink, blue, and yellow background. There is a heart in red in the figure's chest, symbolizing emotion and thought.

1851 DAYS AGO | 4.9.2021

Want to get inside the heads (and hearts) of modern couples? 5 book recommend...

From neuroscience to marketing tips, book recommendations for wedding officiants that shake up perspectives, improve communication, introduce new services, a...

Pagan Wedding Altars : An Illustrated Look at a Year and a Day Altar

1852 DAYS AGO | 4.8.2021

Pagan Wedding Altars : An Illustrated Look at a Year and a Day Altar

Magic, love, & symbolism come together on a Pagan wedding altar. Learn some of the most common items you can expect, using a Wiccan Year and a Day ritual as ...

Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms

1853 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021

Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms

Mormon priests perform marriages and baptisms for dead ancestors to give their souls a place in the afterlife. Learn more about these rites, including proxy ...

A queer Tennessee Minister talks about the importance of online ordination, and the state’s discriminatory new law

1853 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021

A queer Tennessee Minister talks about the importance of online ordination, a...

A queer wedding officiant in Nashville, Tennessee talks about the importance of online ordination in the LBTQ IA+ community as the fight against the state’s ...

Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained ministers rolls on

1854 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2021

Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained minister...

An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB 1377 / HB 0213. With information on...

Permits for Oregon beach weddings on hold until July

1855 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021

Permits for Oregon beach weddings on hold until July

Oregon will not be issuing permits for weddings and outdoor gatherings of over 50 people until after July 1, 2021, due to the continued spread of COVID-19. S...

The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

1859 DAYS AGO | 4.1.2021

The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

The best worst wedding jokes and funny quotes on marriage! Would you use these in your toast, speech, vows, or ceremony?

Bride and groom stand outside a Mormon LDS temple on the wedding day

1860 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2021

Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underw...

Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mo...

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

1861 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021

Avoiding a Terrible Wedding Toast -- What *Not* To Do

No one wants to make a fool of themselves by delivering a bad wedding toast! Follow these simple tips on what to say and do to make your speech memorable.

Close up view of a man and woman placing their hands on a Holy Bible during a wedding ceremony. The Bible and the table top are white.

1861 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021

An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages

Covenant marriage is a legally distinct type of marriage that wedding officiants should know about. Read our advice on performing a covenant marriage ceremon...

AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to agnostics!

1862 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2021

AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to a...

AMM welcomes people of all faiths: If you’re wondering how to become an ordained minister with a nondenominational, interfaith church, whether you’re Neopaga...

Meditation for Ministers: AMM’s Favorite Pink Noise Playlists on Spotify

1864 DAYS AGO | 3.27.2021

Meditation for Ministers: AMM’s Favorite Pink Noise Playlists on Spotify

Ministers and wedding officiants are BUSY this season! Luckily, meditation helps us stay productive, positive, and avoid burnout! Pink noise is great for low...

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