Wedding Ceremony Podcast

The Final Episode! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Wedding Ceremony Podcast! Listeners, guests, emailers, and those who approached us in person, you have all meant the world to us. We loved every minute of this amazing, illuminating, wackadoo ride. Sending you all the best wishes!

The Groom Butt Slap! "You can do it, Bro!". Which lasso will the bride choose? "What do you do when someone won't talk to you?" The Wedding Ceremony Escape Room!

The Bridesmaid needs an IV for her hangover! The officiant talked about himself for an hour before telling the couple he wasn't available for their wedding day. JP's writing is evergreen! "Mergers and Acquisitions" by Cate Doty.

Drugs for Dogs! The miracle treats that silenced the barking dog. Do you really want to place the wedding cake on that? JP makes an important announcement!

Doing Another Officiant's Ceremony! Does every officiant have their own "style"? Officiating a ceremony for a couple you don't like.

The Electric Violinist took center stage! The groom has the perfect attitude! The best Sand Ritual ever? How a strong handshake led to an amazing moment of gratitude!

Why won't the Groom talk to me? Why is the placement of the microphone for the readers really, really important? Is intense concentration and focus another type of love language?

Santa is also a Pirate Officiant! Special Guest, Keith Carson. KeithCarsonWeddings.com. Watch out for snakes! From radio DJ to police officer to Radio City Music Hall!

Why the Father handed his phone to JP! The shocking statement from the groom. "I've hugged her enough." JP's secret bucket list bridal processional song.

A Korean and Afghanistan wedding ceremony! Will the bride fly Clint 3000 miles to officiate? The marriage license is not romantic. Do the couples reflect the personality of the event planner?

A Deep Dive on the Wine Box Ritual! Do you forget things from the first conversation with the couple? JP shares his note-taking process. How do you know who is the groom?

The Brick Wall of Officiants! When strong emotions cause the couple to do wackadoo things. How experienced wedding officiants are like improvisational jazz musicians. What is the energy of the wedding?

The Reuben Sandwich of Wedding Ceremonies! Special Guest: Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer, ROTB.org. How he incorporates his "Religion Outside The Box" philosophy into his process of creating wedding ceremonies with his couples. A few brilliant variations on familiar rituals!

You aren't allowed to call the event planner! The owner of the company wouldn't give Clint the planner's phone number. Working with a rookie planner. JP said no to the videographer. Does a wedding ceremony begin with a perfect score?

The Mistake-That-Must-Not-Be-Named! Will JP have Nightmares? Another lost child of weddings. JP is a month early for the wedding. Who is Cliff?

Getting ready for Post Pandemic Wedding Ceremonies! If the couple has moved their wedding date more than six months from the original date, will their mindset be different? Will ceremonies be more traditional?

Can a Wedding Vendor be Too Professional? Why was the videographer insistent on having the groom unbutton his shirt? When the couple kisses, either stay in or get out before the kiss! Thank goodness for technology or the couple wouldn't have experienced the exact ceremony they wanted!

Special Guest, Carly Miller! CarlyJaneMiller.com. Officiant in North Carolina specializing in LGBTQIA+ couples and other unique ceremony requests. Why pronouns are critical. How Carly's genuine affection for their couples creates a two-way street of Joy!

The Lost Children of Weddings Return! JP does a ceremony with 250 guests! The best Personal Vows opening line! The guests start leaving their seats before the couple has left the aisle at the end of the ceremony!

Why does the Mother want to attend the meeting with the couple? When the mother of the bride insulted Clint's faith. When the mother insisted on classical music for the ceremony.