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01/21/2024

reminiscing on one of the best snow days ever ❄️💍

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12/31/2023

AND THE BEST MOMENT AT THE AWARD GOES TO:
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Honorable mentions:
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Thank you everyone who participated and joined me on this trip down memory lane. I know it was a long ride but there were too many great photos. Be thankful I narrowed it to 25. 😝

It’s taken me a long time to accept that I need to let go of my baby, Happily Ever Asheville, but it’s time. HEA was born out of heartbreak, desperation, and loss. Through witnessing OVER 400 LOVE STORIES, I’ve regained my faith in humanity and live on as a hopeful romantic. 🤣

I’m not dissolving HEA and will continue to offer day-of coordination on a small scale. For now, I’m prioritizing expanding my private practice, work-life balance, and community service.

I’m going to continue posting fun photos from the past four years so continue to follow if you wanna see cute dogs and silly faces.

Sending HUGE hugs!
Amanda

I’ll be DMing the winner for next steps on receiving your gift set!

12/21/2023

Vote for Meg & Bonnie!

Married 12/21/2022

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Finally a spicy moment! This first kiss gives even a Carolina reaper a run for its money. 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Like this photo to VOTE for these two to win BEST MOMENT AT THE ALTAR

[See full giveaway rules on previous post.]

✨And while I have you here, let’s be intentional.

Today is winter solstice — the seasonal dark night of the soul. Spiritually, it’s a time to honor both the light and the darkness that resides within each of us.
Think about your partner and all the reasons you love them. All of the bright days you’ve shared thus far.
Allow your heart to be filled with gratitude for what they bring to your life.

In contrast, it’s the darkest moments that have shown you who will be there to hold your hand. To remind you there’s hope in a world that can sometimes be cruel.
Today is an opportunity to show your partner your appreciation for them. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. It’s often the small things that mean a great deal.

It may be the darkest night, but the light is retuning.
And together you can set intentions to make your dreams come true.

Happy Solstice.

12/01/2023

Vote for Ashley and Daniel!

Married 6/26/2020

She put a ring on it. 💍

Giveaway: Best Moment at the Altar Award

See rules on previous post.

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12/01/2023

After four years, I’m taking a little break from officiating BUT I’ve been journeying down memory lane and I want to bring you with me.

❄️ KICKING OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A GIVEAWAY!

🏆 Best Moment at the Altar Award

THE PRIZE: set (may not be the one shown) ☕️🍪

THE RULES:
1 Follow me
2 Like the post of the day
3 The couple with the most likes is the winner!

Comment to encourage family and friends to vote for you!

NOTES:
Winner will be announced publicly on instagram.

Giveaway will close Sun Dec 31 @ 12 pm EST.

Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram.

06/08/2023

Tuesday amongst the wildflowers…

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05/26/2023

🎂🧨 Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile

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05/25/2023

Forest first look 🌲🧡👀

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05/20/2023

Me dreaming of warm days.

Just kidding. This is the stunning

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05/14/2023

Swipe to see who’s coming down the aisle 🐾 and a look at my 3️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ wedding!!! 🥳😱

05/10/2023

Happily Ever Asheville officiants are responsible for signing and filing your marriage license. ✨✍🏼✨

📄 You and your partner are responsible for obtaining the license.

▪️Both partners must be present
▪️Visit any county’s Register of Deeds in the State of NC
▪️ Bring your photo IDs and social security cards
▪️$60 cash or card
▪️ Your license is valid for 60 days
▪️ Your license is valid for the entire State, not just the county it was issued BUT
▪️ The license must be returned 10 days after the ceremony to the county it was issued

Most county’s have online applications. Some require appointments.

Happy wedding planning!

05/07/2023

Sometimes, if I’m the day-of coordinator, I emcee receptions. 🎤🤵🏼‍♀️
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04/30/2023

Happiest one year anniversary to & Avery! I’ve been sleeping on these photos and seems like an appropriate time to share their absolute joy with you all.

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04/29/2023

An intimate ceremony among the balsams. 🌲💕

04/27/2023

I’ve lived here for a long time….and this view never gets old.

04/20/2023

It’s heating up. 🔥🌞❤️‍🔥

I had a blast coordinating Kyrsten and Colin’s wedding day with the help of these talented vendors. ⤵️

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Love dream team celebrations and this was one of them! 5 out of 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

04/18/2023

Meet Carol—Associate Officiant for Happily Ever Asheville

She is so uplifting and will always bring positive energy into wedding day. ✨💕

Thank you for the photos!!

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FYI: Carol is still accepting inquiries. Visit my website for more details.

04/12/2023

October at the Biltmore 💐

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04/11/2023

Wedding season has officially began!!! 🎉💃🏻🪩

Raise your hand in the comments if you’re here for a good time. 🙋🏼‍♀️

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04/09/2023

Are you paw-sitive you give your blessing for these humans to be married here today?

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03/17/2023

A sunrise Grateful Dead wedding. ⚡️💙

M&S said they imagine their future together to be full of laughter, lots of songs & music that’ll be our soundtracks to their life.

Their wedding details included Grateful Dead accessories, Birkenstocks and customized concert tickets as a keepsake for their wedding day!

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03/07/2023

One of my promises to you as your officiant is to help you feel comfortable at the altar.

Hopefully this moment captured that vibe.

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02/19/2023

Your hands can be fasted:

🤝 As you repeat your vows
🤝 During a stand alone handfasting ceremony
🤝 As wrapped by family members
🤝 With your rings warmed inside
🤝 With a figure 8 infinity knot
🤝 Using ribbons, cords or rope
🤝 Until the kiss it over

There’s so many different ways to do a handfasting ceremony.

It’s truly up to each couple to decide what feels right for them.

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02/16/2023

Meg & Bonnie, forever my favorite Swifties 😻

Pro tip: During elopements I walk away when the couple exchanges personalized vows so they’re truly personal. But don’t walk away if you’re wearing a mic! 🤪

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02/14/2023

Without being struck by Cupid’s arrow, how do you keep desire alive in a long term relationship?

1️⃣ Find little moments throughout the day to think about what it is you love, respect, and honor about your person.

2️⃣ Nuture this way of thinking and let your person know you see them. You find them attractive, inside and out. You appreciate them for not only the things they do but who they are as a person.

3️⃣ Don’t avoid issues like feeling lonely, or not being as attractive to them as you used to be. Talk about it so you can resolve the issues. It’s often the uncomfortable conversations that lead to bonding and attachment.

4️⃣ Keep dating! It’s easy to fall into the routine of childcare, housework, and other life distractions. Create a date night ritual so you can look forward to reconnecting with your lover once a week.

5️⃣ Stop romanticizing the beginning of your relationship. It was fun, passionate and spontaneous. But that’s not sustainable or the way our brains work. Committed s*x is intentional and responsive, not just something that magically happens.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Amanda

02/12/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day from Cupid. 💘💌🌹

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02/07/2023

📝 Vow Writing Tips 🔔

1. Reflect on your relationship.

Think about how you felt when you first met your fiancé, what made you fall in love and when you knew you wanted to spend the rest of your lives together.

Express how they’ve impacted you and why you’re so grateful to share life with them.

2. Come up with your promises.

They're called vows for a reason, so the promises part is kind of a big deal.

You can include promises that are general like, "I promise to love every version of you as we evolve and grow old together.”

But also include a few that are specific to the two of you like, "I promise to celebrate your wins, and mourn your losses…depending on how the Eagles play in the SuperBowl.”

“I promise to support you through the tragedy that is Ticketmaster v Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.”

3. Imagine your longer-term future.

“I’m excited to spend the rest of my life with you as we make all of our dreams come true.

I love you.”

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http://www.happilyeverasheville.com/

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Engaged Couples (and wedding vendors) I’ve been getting these questions lately so here ya go! The answers. Much love! Amanda P.S. You’re still welcome to ask me all the questions. 😜