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The Wedding Where...
Amanda Walck Ottinger
43 episodes
1 week ago
Send me a message or any questions! 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” ceremony with a five-cord handfasting that brought parents and godparents into the center of the moment. We talk through the craft of vows that actually land—how a single well-timed joke can center a nervous partner, and ho...
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Send me a message or any questions! 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” ceremony with a five-cord handfasting that brought parents and godparents into the center of the moment. We talk through the craft of vows that actually land—how a single well-timed joke can center a nervous partner, and ho...
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The Wedding Where...
Interview with Emily and Bobby - The Sequel
Send me a message or any questions! 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” ceremony with a five-cord handfasting that brought parents and godparents into the center of the moment. We talk through the craft of vows that actually land—how a single well-timed joke can center a nervous partner, and ho...
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1 week ago
1 hour 13 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Interview with Emily and Bobby part 1
Send me a message or any questions! 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 pond serenity, followed by a vintage garden party built on lawn games, Peaky Blinders flair, and a soundtrack curated with zero compromises. We dig into the choices that actually reduce stress: separating the legal mom...
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1 week ago
1 hour 23 minutes

The Wedding Where...
They Tied the Knot
Send me a message or any questions! 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 Celtic villages and seafaring towns to pagan blessings and churchyards, this ritual has traveled centuries because it adapts to the couple in front of it. I share how to place handfasting at the perfect moment in your...
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2 weeks ago
26 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Friends are Family
Send me a message or any questions! 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 choose people who protect your peace rather than drain it. From intimate ceremonies where every guest was a friend to larger parties balanced around values, you’ll hear stories that challenge the default assumption that fa...
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4 weeks ago
20 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Back to the Aisle: Officiant reacts to Frank and Monica's wedding on Shameless
Send me a message or any questions! 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 move, I’m back with a new idea: officiant reacts. We unpack Frank and Monica Gallagher’s vow renewal on Shameless, and use their messy, memorable promises to explore why certain lines stick—and how you can shape vows that surv...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Vows Mini Series - Custom Words from the Heart
Send me a message or any questions! 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 authentic selves into the words they'll exchange on their special day. What makes personalized vows so powerful? It's the way they capture the unique rhythm of your relationship. Like the yoga instructor who calculated ...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Vows Mini Series - Vow Volley
Send me a message or any questions! 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 beautiful rhythm to your ceremony through alternating promises—you say something, your partner responds with their promise, and back and forth you go. This collaborative approach solves the common challenge of vow imbalance whil...
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3 months ago
4 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Vows Mini Series - Still Repeating After Me!
Send me a message or any questions! 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 writing completely custom promises. • Repeat-after-me vows are broken into small chunks by the officiant for easy repetition • These vows require minimal preparation while still feeling personal and meaningful • Amanda r...
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3 months ago
3 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Vows Mini Series - Repeat After Me
Send me a message or any questions! 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 six-week deep dive into different wedding vow options • Explains how any traditional or custom vow can be adapted into a repeat-after-me format • Highlights the importance of clear pronunciation, slow speech, and simple word...
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3 months ago
3 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Vows Mini Series - Long Traditional Vows
Send me a message or any questions! 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 commitments into one powerful moment. As a wedding officiant, I've seen firsthand how this particular vow structure resonates with couples who want something traditional but meaningful. The beauty of this format lies...
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3 months ago
3 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Vows Mini Series - Just say "I Do"
Send me a message or any questions! 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-series on wedding vows, we explore question vows – those traditional promises where the officiant asks and the couple responds with "I do" or "I will." As a professional wedding officiant, I break down why these remain the most...
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4 months ago
3 minutes

The Wedding Where...
200 Weddings Bonus! Top 2025 Trends so far!
Send me a message or any questions! 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 while honoring meaningful commitments. The data tells an interesting story: today's brides average 30 years old while grooms trend slightly older at 32-33. Nearly a quarter of couples include at least one previously m...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Surprise! The Bride was Pregnant
Send me a message or any questions! 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 seemingly straightforward winter elopement that took a surprising turn when the bride removed her heavy coat after the ceremony to reveal a beautiful baby bump. The quick-to-plan, private ceremony suddenly made perfect sense—the co...
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4 months ago
10 minutes

The Wedding Where...
The Father of the Groom had a LONG Speech
Send me a message or any questions! 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 ever experienced. The speech started with an ill-conceived toilet paper prop (yes, really) before launching into a methodical breakdown of all twelve points of the Boy Scout motto. For each attribute—trustworthy, lo...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Bonus Episode - Unveiling Wedding Traditions!
Send me a message or any questions! 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, refreshed, and sometimes respectfully retired. From the classic "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" to the father walking his daughter down the aisle, we dive into the origins of these traditi...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

The Wedding Where...
They Were Still Married to Other People
Send me a message or any questions! 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, unpacking various reasons couples might choose this path. • Couples requested a budget ceremony on the opposite side of Pennsylvania • They revealed they wanted a non-legal commitment ceremony via Zoom • Both individuals w...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

The Wedding Where...
The Bride Denied the Groom Cake featuring Verlyn Tarlton
Send me a message or any questions! 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 couples planning to marry. • Spend more time planning your marriage than your wedding—many couples invest more energy in selecting signature drinks than in their vows • Communication with comprehension is key rather ...
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5 months ago
27 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Interview with Verlyn Tarlton, host of "The Before You Do" Podcast
Send me a message or any questions! 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 conversations every couple should have before walking down the aisle. Verlyn shares how she started her podcast after years of having the same conversation with women who all expressed one common regret: "Why didn't I know th...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

The Wedding Where...
The Mother of the Bride was Drunk
Send me a message or any questions! 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 too much champagne during morning preparations • She treated the wedding ceremony like a call-and-response church service, vocally responding to the officiant • The groom responded to the situation with remarkable grace, te...
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5 months ago
19 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Bonus Episode - Wisdom from 11 Years of Officiating: From International Reach to Industry Scams
Send me a message or any questions! 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 warnings about common industry fraud schemes that nearly ended our career. • Our podcast has reached 622 listens across 22 episodes with international listeners from the Netherlands, Estonia, Australia, Lebanon, Brazil, Ge...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

The Wedding Where...
Send me a message or any questions! 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” ceremony with a five-cord handfasting that brought parents and godparents into the center of the moment. We talk through the craft of vows that actually land—how a single well-timed joke can center a nervous partner, and ho...