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#23: Wedding Officiant Secrets: Ceremony Tips & Stories with Custom Vows by Casey

Lindsey Heatherington & Kameron Brown

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Wedding ceremonies may look simple, but there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes. In this episode, we’re joined by Casey from Custom Vows by Casey, a professional wedding officiant who has seen it all.

From emotional aisle moments to chaotic ceremony mishaps, Casey shares real stories from weddings she’s officiated and gives couples insider advice on how to create a meaningful and smooth ceremony.

We also talk about the biggest ceremony mistakes couples make, unique traditions couples are incorporating today, and what you should know before booking your officiant.

If you're planning a wedding, this episode will help you understand how to make the most important part of your day feel personal, memorable, and stress-free.


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00:00 – Meet Casey, Wedding Officiant
01:15 – From Accounting to Weddings
02:30 – Moving to Charleston During COVID
03:40 – Importance of Wedding Ceremonies
04:40 – Starting Vendor Networking Events
05:50 – Launching Styled Shoot Showcases
07:10 – Managing Large Vendor Teams
08:20 – Why Vendor Networking Matters
09:30 – Referrals in Wedding Industry
10:45 – Social Media vs Networking
12:00 – Content Creators at Weddings
13:20 – Hiring Professional Officiants
15:00 – Wedding Ceremony Timing Tips
29:15 – Craziest Wedding Day Stories
30:40 – Charleston Heat & Outdoor Ceremonies
31:30 – Charleston Bugs & Wedding Challenges
32:10 – Ceremony Length Sweet Spot
33:10 – Guest Arrival Timing Mistakes
35:30 – Emotional Father Daughter Moments
37:40 – Unique Wedding Ceremony Traditions
39:10 – Ring Warming Ceremony Explained
40:50 – When to Book Officiant
42:10 – Most Weddings in One Day
43:45 – Charleston Marriage License Process 


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