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
17 episodes
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 13
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12:27
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:38
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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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:01
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:11
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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Season 1
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Episode 100
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20:54
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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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:36
I Had to Buy a Prison Bra
One of the most hilarious and often retold story and the beginning of an adventure into doing prison weddings - the wedding where I had to buy a prison bra!A great and very true story that I hope makes you laugh and some advice that woul...
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Episode 3
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