The Wedding Where...
Join me, Amanda, owner of Officiating by Amanda, as I share stories of weddings I've officiated and lessons I've learned, advice for the dating, engaged or married, reactions to wedding ceremonies in movies and TV shows, special guests from the wedding industry sharing their stories, behind the scenes interviews with some of my couples, and the answers to your questions. With 10 years under my belt, I've got many, many tales to tell!
Episodes
26 episodes
Interview with Verlyn Tarlton, host of "The Before You Do" Podcast
Most couples will spend a year planning their wedding but barely a moment envisioning their actual marriage. In this eye-opening conversation with Verlyn Tarlton, author and host of "The Before You Do Podcast", we explore the critical conversat...
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Episode 21
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The Mother of the Bride was Drunk
Amanda shares a memorable wedding story where the mother of the bride was significantly intoxicated during the ceremony, offering thoughtful reflections on how alcohol impacts wedding celebrations.• The mother of the bride had consumed ...
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Episode 20
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Bonus Episode - Wisdom from 11 Years of Officiating: From International Reach to Industry Scams
We celebrate 11 years in the officiating business by sharing milestones in our podcast journey and revealing the scams targeting wedding vendors. This bonus episode combines gratitude for our growing international audience with practical warnin...
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Episode 104
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The Groom Had a Black Eye
Ever wonder where wedding officiants draw their ethical lines? That dilemma sits at the heart of this raw, unflinching look at one of my most challenging ceremonies - a wedding where the groom showed up sporting a fresh black eye.The jo...
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Episode 19
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I Roared
Have you ever witnessed a wedding officiant roar like a dinosaur during the ceremony? In one of my most memorable weddings, that's exactly what happened - and it wasn't even planned! I share the delightful story of arriving at what appeared to ...
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Episode 18
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I Calmed a Nervous Groom with a Dirty Joke
Weddings are days full of emotions, especially nerves, and as an officiant I often step in to calm anxious couples, attendants, and family members before the ceremony begins.• Nerves stem from the significant time, money, and planning i...
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Episode 17
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Behind the Scenes: What's in My Officiating Bag
What does a wedding officiant actually bring to your ceremony? In this celebratory bonus episode marking over 500 listens, I'm unzipping my officiating bag to reveal the essential toolkit that helps me navigate wedding days with confidence and ...
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Episode 103
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I Gave a Drunken Toast
Unexpected moments can define our professional boundaries. After officiating a beautiful ceremony for Amanda and Tito, I found myself unexpectedly called upon to deliver the reception blessing—a task that had specifically been assigned to the b...
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Episode 16
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Interview with Bride Amanda (pt. 2)
Part two of what should be called "A Few Drinks In", Amanda reflects on her wedding day eight years later, sharing intimate details and offering wisdom for couples on maintaining their connection through life's challenges.• The ceremony...
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Episode 15
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Interview with Bride Amanda (pt. 1)
This episode could have been best described as "a few drinks in".Bride Amanda joins Amanda as she shares her wedding journey, from meeting her husband on Tinder to planning their family-centered celebration while juggling nursing school ...
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Episode 14
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I Cried
I share the story of the wedding that made me break my professional composure and cry during the ceremony. This emotional experience changed how I approach my role as an officiant, allowing me to be more flexible with ceremony scripts and more ...
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Episode 13
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Bonus Episode: Officiant Pet Peeves with Tristen
What makes wedding officiants silently cringe during your special day? Amanda and guest officiant Tristan pull back the curtain on the pet peeves that haunt even the most professional ceremony leaders in this milestone 250-listener bonus episod...
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Episode 102
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36:44
Birthday Bonus: 15 Essential Tips for Couples and Vendors
Wedding planning involves countless decisions, expectations, and potential pitfalls. Drawing from my extensive experience officiating ceremonies, I'm sharing fifteen essential wedding tips that can transform your planning process and wedding da...
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Episode 101
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28:44
There were 3 Weddings in 24 Hours
I am normally a person to run around from project to event to task to meal, so why should officiating schedule be any different! Today's episode talks about my marathon days and how communication is key in making sure everything can run s...
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Episode 12
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Everyone was in Bathing Suits
Today we are talking about wedding attire, some of the mismatches that happen - like brides in $15,000 gowns and grooms in Tux T-Shirts, why it is important to inquiry about the dress code for weddings, the grace couples should give in deciding...
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Episode 11
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Interview with Bride Jess (pt. 2)
Welcome back to my wonderful interview with Jess, my first bride. Part 2 picks up from our earlier conversation and is much more focused on the actual wedding day, things Jess would change, and advice for couples. I hope you ...
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Episode 10
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Interview with Bride Jess (pt.1)
Loved going back to where it all began and diving in! Join me and special guest Jess (my first bride) as we drink one too many mimosas and talk about her experiences in wedding planning, the wedding day, advice she would give and, of cour...
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Episode 9
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I Had no Clue What I was Doing
Do you remember your first time? And you stumbled through it? And just generally had not clue what you were doing?Did you keep everyone standing for 5 minutes? Just me - okay! Join me in this episode where I talk ...
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Episode 8
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Disney was the Theme
Sharing a 'tale as old as time' with how to combine in an element you are passionate about into your ceremony. There are themes galore for weddings and today we are talking about Disney!Whether it is just a simple tie in reference ...
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Episode 7
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It Was a Quickie
Quick - what is the shortest length of time for a marriage ceremony and what elements have to be in it? How long is a ceremony when a couple says they want "short and sweet"? This episode covers some of my quickest weddings, what ha...
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Episode 6
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15:35
They Brought Their Own Bartender
Okay, go with me on this - would you bring your own bartender to a bar and expect them to bartend? Would you bring your own officiant to a courthouse and expect that they could marry you?I didn't think it was possible but I can now...
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Episode 5
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100 Listener Bonus Episode
So excited to have reached 100 listens of the podcast - enjoy this bonus episode. Content voted on by the awesome Facebook Followers of the business page - Officiating by Amanda - I am sharing the questions I have in the love story questi...
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Episode 100
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The Date Really Mattered
Episode 4 is a mix up and mash up of weddings that have happened on specific dates - holidays, anniversaries, unique numerical dates, and odd dates. Some pros and cons that I have seen as an officiant as well as advice to couples who are ...
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Episode 4
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