Wedding Ceremony Podcast
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Wedding Ceremony Podcast is conversations between Clint Hufft and JP Reynolds about anything and everything connected to wedding ceremonies. Both have over fifteen years each as non denominational officiants in Southern California and have officiated many high profile weddings for celebrities and on TV.
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Episodes
The Final Episode!
July 28, 2021 03:19 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBThe 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!
July 22, 2021 19:54 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBThe 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!
July 14, 2021 03:45 - 17 minutes - 8.15 MBThe 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!
July 06, 2021 20:50 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBDrugs 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!
June 30, 2021 19:45 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBDoing 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!
June 22, 2021 22:40 - 18 minutes - 8.63 MBThe 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?
June 15, 2021 23:10 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBWhy 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!
June 08, 2021 19:46 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBSanta 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!
June 03, 2021 02:03 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBWhy 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!
May 25, 2021 23:33 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBA 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!
May 18, 2021 19:27 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBA 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!
May 12, 2021 18:31 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBThe 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!
May 04, 2021 19:43 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBThe 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!
April 27, 2021 22:04 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBYou 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!
April 20, 2021 17:42 - 21 minutes - 9.81 MBThe 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!
April 13, 2021 20:34 - 21 minutes - 9.75 MBGetting 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?
April 06, 2021 21:44 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MBCan 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
March 30, 2021 21:38 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBSpecial 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!
March 23, 2021 21:49 - 18 minutes - 8.53 MBThe 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?
March 16, 2021 20:02 - 18 minutes - 8.53 MBWhy 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.
The Officiant is Getting Emotional!
March 15, 2021 17:34 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Officiant is Getting Emotional! What to do when you feel tears coming during a ceremony. The difference between feeling the emotional connection and losing control in the moment. What is the value of "small talk"?
The Groom is a Hot Mess!
March 03, 2021 00:34 - 19 minutes - 8.94 MBThe Groom is a Hot Mess! And, JP is so happy. Will micro weddings cancel out regular size weddings after the pandemic?
Is "I Do" enough?
February 23, 2021 23:44 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBIs "I Do" enough? What are the options for the wedding ceremony Vows? A big Zoom elopement with extreme social distancing. The venue had automobile engine fan belts on the wall!
Biggest Micro Wedding in the World, Part 2!
February 16, 2021 23:22 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBBiggest Micro Wedding in the World, Part 2. The dogs are drugged. When the advice from the event planner's assistant is different than the officiant's plan. The bag of heel protectors. Waiting for the photo.
The Biggest Micro Wedding in the World!
February 10, 2021 00:33 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBThe Biggest Micro Wedding in the World! A huge estate, full band, five event planners, big sound system, flower cannons, and more for only eight guests! Thanks to listener Zita for listing us as her favorite podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/school-of-podcasting/id83653087?i=1000503655645--44:40 minute mark.
Episode 300!
February 03, 2021 22:12 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBEpisode 300! What was the main topic in episode one? Why did we start this podcast? Remember the rain and the arches? The emotional beauty of micro weddings.
Ron Sent Us Coconuts!
January 26, 2021 22:41 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBRon Sent Us Coconuts! JP and our podcast made the top ten of podcasts for relationship advice! How do you enter the new year? With reflections or resolutions? Will the intimacy of micro weddings continue past the pandemic?
The Best Man has High Anxiety!
December 15, 2020 19:57 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Best Man has High Anxiety! Flop sweat and nausea! How to handle people's surprises. Why did the groom need his mother's advice right before the ceremony? The huge house from Air BnB.
The Trains! The Trains!
December 09, 2020 20:55 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Trains! The Trains! Special Guest: Christopher Shelley. Illuminatingceremonies.com. ChristopherShelleyWrites.com. The ceremony next to the train line. A different way of arranging the couple and the officiant. How does the couple want to be introduced? Constructing the couple's story.
"Your God and my God are the same God!"
December 01, 2020 21:15 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MB"Your God and my God are the same God!" Special guest event planner supreme, Wendy Dahl, ChicProductions.com. The Hindu mother of the bride asked Wendy to pray with a coconut. The groom arrives on a sled pulled by a team of huskies.
Another wedding ceremony in the rain!
November 18, 2020 19:20 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBAnother wedding ceremony in the rain! JP isn't covered by the tent. We are ranked 98 in Italy! The great discussion of "I do" vs. "We do". The bride needed to be redirected.
Special Guest: Author Brit Bertino!
November 12, 2020 05:02 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBSpecial Guest: Brit Bertino. BritBertino.com. Event professional and author of the brand new book "Ceremonies Unveiled"! Wedding ceremonies from around the world as told by couples and their families with amazing images from the best photographers in the event business.
Halloween Wedding Ceremonies!
November 04, 2020 04:40 - 21 minutes - 9.89 MBHalloween Wedding Ceremonies! All guests in costumes. The backdrop is covered in spider webs and says, "Til' Death"! The mother of the groom is dressed in black. The legend of "Clint Richards".
Why isn't the bride listening to me?
October 28, 2020 21:53 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBWhy isn't the bride listening to me? Struggling to get the couple to pay attention when the officiant wants to share pre-ceremony instructions. When the officiant is just a hired gun. Has the event planner given too many ceremony instructions?
When will I get it?
October 20, 2020 23:44 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB10/20/2020. How a specific day becomes popular for weddings. Clint's real-life reality show wedding. The Father really wants to say a prayer! The Groom asks JP, "When will I get it?"
Zoom for wedding adaptations and adjustments.
October 16, 2020 00:28 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MBZoom for wedding adaptations and adjustments. "The Art of Gathering" by Priya Parker. How to go into every meeting and ceremony with specific intentions.
The very first online wedding!
October 07, 2020 23:33 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MBThe very first online wedding! The prenuptial agreement was finalized just minutes before the wedding ceremony! How Clint discovered his process for intimate and personal Vows.
The groom doesn't recognize the bride!
September 29, 2020 21:24 - 21 minutes - 10 MBThe groom doesn't recognize the bride! How to be discreet with a high-profile couple. Oops, that man isn't her father, he's the groom. How HeyMrDJ.com has brought a super-powered zoom experience to the event industry.
Inclusive Language for the Wedding Industry with special guest Taylor Griffith!
September 24, 2020 03:15 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBSpecial Guest Taylor Griffith, web site copywriting and branding expert, specializing in inclusive language for the wedding industry! "Lemon Tree Editorial", LTEditorial.com.
Every day is a Wedding Day!
September 16, 2020 18:25 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBEvery day is a Wedding Day! How the pandemic has shifted the wedding landscape. How does it feel when the couple just wants the basics? When the couple has multiple wedding celebrations.
The bride wants to have an entrance at her elopement.
September 08, 2020 20:49 - 21 minutes - 9.82 MBThe bride wants to have an entrance at her elopement. What are the seagulls saying? When the grooms cry. What kind of circle are you talking about? Sacred rug.
JP does a 120 guest wedding ceremony.
September 01, 2020 22:11 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBJP does a 120 guest wedding ceremony. What does it feel like to be back officiating a large wedding during a pandemic? The flower girl with the perfect answer. Why are the guests looking directly into the sun?
Modifications for officiants during this pandemic.
August 19, 2020 21:17 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBModifications for officiants during this pandemic. Talk less and don't touch the rings. Wearing a mask requires vocal training. If the wedding ceremony is on Zoom, remember to include the viewing audience.
Is the couple drunk?
August 11, 2020 23:56 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBHave you ever worked with a drunk couple? How does Clint bring up the sunset and the timing of the meal? JP has a 150 guest wedding during the pandemic!
"Angry Mother-In-Law" viral video.
August 05, 2020 00:51 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB"Angry Mother-In-Law" viral video. Is this a cautionary tale that could have been avoided? What does the video actually reveal? What questions should an officiant ask at the first meeting with the couple? The security guard sits between the mother and father.
The wedding with 150 guests.
July 29, 2020 01:02 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBThe wedding with 150 guests. Restrictions drive innovation! How does an officiant balance talking with the guests and/or the couple during a ceremony? "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters" by Priya Parker. The Jew Next Door Podcast. Spiritual Cake Podcast.
Less Talk, Less Spit!
July 21, 2020 22:26 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBLess Talk, Less Spit! The guests created their own social distancing for the ceremony. How will people react to weddings as we move through the pandemic? The beautiful feeling of community with wedding professionals!
Does JP memorize his wedding ceremonies?
July 14, 2020 22:50 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBDoes JP memorize his wedding ceremonies? How to safeguard the officiant. How to begin the introductory meeting with a couple. Is chit chat really necessary?
JP is back! Modifying to fit a micro wedding ceremony.
July 08, 2020 00:11 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBJP is back! The special ceremony JP constructed for his god daughter's beach wedding. How we adjust to the intimacy of micro wedding ceremonies. What works for a small ceremony that may not work for a large wedding? WeddingCeremonyPodcast.com. [email protected]. JPRWeddings.com. ReverendClint.com. ClintHufft.com
Is the officiant a narcissist? Please, No Surprises! The TV wedding includes curveballs!
July 01, 2020 15:27 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBSpecial guest, Joel Curtis. ReverendJoel.com. Email us at [email protected]. Share the podcast with your social media tribes! JPRWeddings.com. ReverendClint.com. ClintHufft.com