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
56 episodes
One Year Of Wedding Stories
A year ago I hit record with one simple goal: save the wedding stories I’d been telling in kitchens, cars, and green rooms for years. Twelve months later, we’re celebrating a wild first season filled with real ceremony chaos, heartfelt wins, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 201
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24:04
We Chased Waterfalls
Waterfall ceremonies surged for us this year, from hidden Poconos drops to popular park spillways, and each one taught us how to balance beauty with access, rules, and sound. We share real venues, what worked, what failed, and the simple choice...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:10
I Had to be a Bartender
A creekside ceremony. A missing bartender. A bar cart staffed by two kind owners who had never poured a drink. I walked into a spiraling setup and turned it around with calm, clarity, and a stripped-down playbook that kept the couple smiling an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:21
84 Weddings, 13,587 Miles, And A Growing Officiant Network
Numbers don’t tell the whole story, but they make a great map. We just wrapped a year that stretched every muscle: 84 weddings booked from 98 quotes, 13,587 miles on the road, and a growing network of trusted officiants to keep quality high wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:20
We Learned "Don't Do Drugs, Kids" featuring Jocelyn, Owner of Danie Mae Photography
We bring back Jocelyn of Danny Mae Photography for a candid look at vendor chemistry, safety, pricing realities, and the art of keeping a wedding day calm. From an out-of-control bridesmaid to Pinterest expectations, we break down boundaries th...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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34:39
Interview with Jocelyn, Owner of Danie Mae Photography
The best wedding photos don’t happen by accident—they come from preparation, clear boundaries, and a team that reads the room. We sat down with Jocelyn of Danny May Photography to trace her journey from high school photo staff to 30+ weddings a...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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41:56
We Froze to Death
Weather doesn’t ask permission to crash a wedding, and that’s exactly why we’re talking about it. From a four-degree ceremony on Mount Penn to a triple-digit barn field with no shade, I’m sharing the real stories and the hard-won strategies tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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20:38
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:23:11
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 106
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24:38
