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

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.Instagram - Custom Vows by CaseyBranch Flower shop00:00 – 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 Got a story, rant, or planning question? Call or text the hotline at 320-558-RSVP (320-558-7787) and dish it ALL - all calls and texts are anonymous!Follow us on our socials:Instagram - rsvp_thanks_podTik Tok - rsvp.thanks.pod