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
49 episodes
It Felt Like a Funeral
A wedding can hold more than one truth at once. We walk through a ceremony where grief didn’t just peek in—it shaped the room. From an opening moment of silence and an in‑memory candle to vows that named loss and a unity ritual layered with tok...
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Episode 35
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25:00
They Said it Wasn't a Wedding
We share the story of a couple who wanted a full wedding while telling most vendors it was a “family brunch,” and how that choice created confusion, stress, and last-minute improvising. Practical advice follows on budgeting ethically, setting p...
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Episode 34
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22:01
The Bride's Dress almost Caught on Fire
One breathtaking candlelit aisle almost turned into a crisis, and that single moment changed how we think about ceremony safety without sacrificing style. We walk through the real story behind a near-miss with a billowy dress and open flames, t...
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Episode 33
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21:58
Bonus: A Thousand Thank-Yous
A thousand listens later, we’re clinking an imaginary glass and sharing the real secret that makes a ceremony feel like yours: a thoughtful consult call. Before timelines tighten and group chats explode, that first conversation gives us a clear...
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Episode 107
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25:22
They are Divorced
Love feels invincible at the altar, but real life has a way of testing vows. After officiating around 250 weddings over more than a decade, I’ve seen both the glow and the grit—how small patterns at a rehearsal can foreshadow big challenges, an...
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Episode 32
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18:13
I Filled in for Another Officiant
We share the untold realities of backup officiating, from inclusive ceremonies to last‑minute saves that keep couples on track to say “I do.” The throughline is simple: presence beats perfection, and a real backup plan protects the day....
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Episode 31
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18:32
Interview with Emily and Bobby - The Sequel
What if the best way to plan a meaningful wedding is to slow it down, laugh on purpose, and design rituals people can feel? That’s the heart of Emily and Bobby’s story: a small, dog-forward elopement followed by a family-packed “sequel” ceremon...
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Episode 30
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1:13:06
Interview with Emily and Bobby part 1
The best wedding stories aren’t polished—they’re true. Emily and Bobby take us from OKCupid chaos to a tractor-stalled first date, then straight into two ceremonies that honored both practicality and heart: a tiny elopement with dogs and koi po...
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Episode 29
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They Tied the Knot
Ever wonder why we still say “tie the knot” and what it actually means? We pull the thread from ancient handfasting to today’s ceremonies and show how a simple cord can turn your vows into something tangible, visual, and deeply personal. From C...
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Episode 28
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26:48
Friends are Family
What if the most important choice you make for your wedding isn’t the venue or the vows, but who gets a seat in the room? We dig into the real work behind guest lists—why they’re emotional, political, and surprisingly revealing—and how to choos...
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Episode 27
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20:32
Back to the Aisle: Officiant reacts to Frank and Monica's wedding on Shameless
A vow can land like a lightning bolt—simple words that suddenly feel heavier than the room they’re spoken in. Thank you for joining me back from my break - a whirlwind stretch of 29 fall weddings, a new nine-to-five, and a house mov...
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Episode 26
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26:54
Vows Mini Series - Custom Words from the Heart
Love speaks in many languages, and personalized wedding vows might be the most beautiful dialect of all. As we wrap up our six-week exploration of wedding promises, this final episode celebrates the magic that happens when couples put their aut...
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Episode 906
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6:42
Vows Mini Series - Vow Volley
Searching for the perfect wedding vows that balance tradition with personality? Look no further than "vow volleys," this year's refreshing trend for couples who want custom vows without writing them separately.Vow volleys create a beaut...
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Episode 905
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4:04
Vows Mini Series - Still Repeating After Me!
Amanda explores repeat-after-me wedding vows as part of her six-week mini-series on vow options for couples planning their ceremonies. She provides practical advice for those who want meaningful vows without the pressure of memorization or writ...
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Episode 904
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3:27
Vows Mini Series - Repeat After Me
Amanda explores the art of "repeat after me" wedding vows in this episode of the Vow mini-series, offering practical guidance for creating simple yet meaningful promises that couples can easily repeat during their ceremony.• Part of a s...
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Episode 903
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3:42
Vows Mini Series - Long Traditional Vows
Have you ever wondered about all the different ways to say "I do"? In this episode of the Vow mini-series on The Wedding Where, I'm exploring one of my favorite traditional vow formats—a comprehensive four-question approach that packs multiple ...
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Episode 902
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3:43
Vows Mini Series - Just say "I Do"
What exactly are you promising when you say "I do"? Wedding vows represent the heart of any marriage ceremony, yet many couples don't fully consider their options beyond tradition. In this first installment of our special mini-seri...
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Episode 901
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3:02
200 Weddings Bonus! Top 2025 Trends so far!
Milestone moments deserve reflection! Having just completed my 200th wedding ceremony, I'm pulling back the curtain to share fascinating trends emerging in 2025. This mid-year review reveals how modern couples are reshaping wedding traditions w...
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Episode 106
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24:38
Surprise! The Bride was Pregnant
Ever wondered what surprises lurk beneath those winter wedding parkas? Let's wraps up the "We Listen and Don't Judge" series with a heartwarming tale of unexpected revelations and thoughtful timing. This episode features a seemingl...
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Episode 25
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The Father of the Groom had a LONG Speech
Have you ever sat through a wedding speech so painfully long that it made you reconsider your own wedding plans? That's exactly what happened when I witnessed a father of the groom deliver what might be the most uncomfortable wedding toast I've...
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Episode 24
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14:12
Bonus Episode - Unveiling Wedding Traditions!
Wedding traditions carry the weight of generations past, but do they still serve today's couples? That's the exciting journey we embark on in this episode of The Wedding Ware, where we explore how time-honored customs can be reimagined, refresh...
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Episode 105
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25:42
They Were Still Married to Other People
Amanda shares a unique wedding scenario where she conducted a non-legal commitment ceremony for a couple who were still married to other people. Let's explore the ethics and practicalities of commitment ceremonies versus legal marriages, unpack...
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Episode 23
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14:58
The Bride Denied the Groom Cake featuring Verlyn Tarlton
Verlyn Tarlton returns to share insights from her work as a pre-marriage counselor, including a revealing wedding story where a bride's disrespectful cake-cutting behavior foreshadowed their eventual divorce, and three key pieces of advice for ...
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Episode 22
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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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