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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#391 You Ask, We Answer - 73In this final YAWA of 2023, where we're diving into a fabulous mash-up of 2022's highlights! Yes, I know that 2024 is just around the corner, but let's hit pause and revel in the best moments of last year. It's a quirky throwback, but trust me, these gems are timeless and totally worth the rewind. Happy New Year!! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#301 - You Ask, We Answer #53Our monthly episode of You Ask, We Answer; where we take time to listen to our audiences questions, select top trending picks, and answer them on the show. This month we've got co-host Mark Allan Groleau joining Michelle as a special co-host. Mark is a professional full time wedding officiant and a trainer of officiant and celebrants all over the world as he helps to teach others how to officiate an unboring ceremony! Mark and Michelle dive into your most sought after questions, and answer questions ranging from 'two languages and two religions', all the way to officiating 'non...2022-04-271h 07
Project Dream Maker with Stephen R. BurnsSO1 Ep:8 Mark Allan Groleau (Leading North American Wedding Officiant)In this video, we interview one of North America's leading wedding officiants. In just three years he went from doing weddings as a hobby to building a six figure business, writing a best-selling book, and becoming an industry leader.
Mark takes us back to his upbringing, the struggles he encountered, and how he figured out who he was and what it meant.
So much of success is determined by accepting who we are. Mark details how much this mattered for him, and breaks down the entrepreneurial process in a personal way. The transparency is real. And for...2021-08-2553 min
The SideHustle LoungeThe Booked Solid Wedding Officiant - What It Takes to Do it Right with Mark Allan GroleauFor more details on this podcast visit: https://www.sidehustlelounge.com/blog/ep9 Episode 9: Building a side hustle or a career as a wedding officiant.Blog Description:Have you ever wondered what it would take to become THE most requested or referred wedding officiant in your area? Or, have you been asked by a friend or family member to officiate their wedding and you're freaking out a bit? Mark has created a framework to help you create and deliver a fun and powerful ceremony that your couples, and their guests, will be talking about...2021-06-031h 06
Expositors CollectiveWedding Sermons in a Pandemic - Nick Cady & Mike NegliaThe COVID-19 Pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our lives and our churches. For those who are beginning to perform weddings again, we offer this episode to help you think through some of the practicalities as to how to serve the couple and their guests in the best way possible. The first half of the interview was recorded in January 2 and covers the important issues of brevity and tact, the second half of the interview [00:19:00] was recorded in August and covers issues of preaching and officiating weddings in “the new normal.”
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The Union Podcast - hosted by Jamie WolferUnboring!Wedding: Bringing Ceremonies To Life & Pivoting To Digital with Mark Allan GroleauConnect with Mark: https://www.wolferandco.com/unboringTwo other episodes you might want to check out:Creating An Incredible Client Experience with Lynne ReznickHow To WOW Wedding GuestsShare your thoughts on this episode over on Instagram! What do you think?! Take a screenshot and tag @wolferandco so we can hear from you!Join the amazing discussions over in the Wedding Pros Facebook Group. This is a group for aspiring, new, and experienced wedding planners and wedding vendor professionals!Jamie would love to help you get...2020-04-2253 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#170 Our 3 year anniversary!We’re celebrating three years of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast this month. WHAT?! Three years of every Wednesday episodes. Three years of conversations, interviews, advice. We’ve answered your questions, we’ve interviewed over a 100 guests, and we’ve learned and shared so much! Wedding Planning is the business we are both in, and the podcast is a true labor of love. In the process of producing the podcast, we have bonded, our friendship has evolved, our outlook has evolved, and we have.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories033 Yvonne and MikeCoconut rum, Knocked Up, and a backyard gazebo. This is the true love story of Yvonne and Mike as told in their real wedding ceremony at Harding Waterfront Estate on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies...2019-08-0210 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories032 Sarah and CraigMac n' cheese, a crowded mountain cliff, and a New Zealand vineyard. This is the true love story of Sarah and Craig as told in their real wedding ceremony at Casa Loma on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how...2019-07-2512 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories031 Kendal and JimA corporate shuttle bus, Papa John's pizza, and a helicopter over Oprah's house. This is the true love story of Kendal and Jim as told in their real wedding ceremony at Berkeley Field House on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding...2019-07-1708 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories030 Jessica and PrashantHow I Met Your Mother, the Hard Rock Cafe, and an excruciating family lunch. This is the true love story of Jessica and Prashant as told in their real wedding ceremony at Casa Loma on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding...2019-07-1009 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories029 Jennifer and ChadCountryFan, an abandoned construction site, and a post-Swiss-Chalet proposal. This is the true love story of Jennifer and Chad as told in their real wedding ceremony at Ganaraska Forest Centre on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft...2019-07-0309 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories028 Katie and DanielA bright blue Speedo, Beauty and the Geek, and a cliff-side BC proposal. This is the true love story of Katie and Daniel as told in their real wedding ceremony at Erin Estate Weddings on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding...2019-06-2611 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories027 Danielle and MichaelDance Cave, the Tin Man, and a string for a ring. This is the true love story of Danielle and Michael as told in their real wedding ceremony at Five Brock Events on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how...2019-06-1908 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories026 Kirstin and JasonFinicky Internet service, a tardy locksmith, and his overflowing suitcase in a Paris café. This is the true love story of Kirstin and Jason as told in their real wedding ceremony at Hart House in Toronto on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he t...2019-06-1210 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories025 Emily and JohnAn inside joke, a walk around Fairy Lake, and a code-blue heart rate on Bow Bridge in NYC. This is the true love story of Emily and John as told in their real wedding ceremony at The Manor on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, ...2019-06-0510 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories024 Gina and ChrisYonge and Bay, a studio snooze, and a no-pants proposal. This is the true love story of Gina and Chris as told in their real wedding ceremony at Berkeley Church in Toronto on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how...2019-05-2908 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories023 Nicole and SteveThe Quality Hotel, a nuclear power plant, and a private table for two in the Dominican sand. This is the true love story of Nicole and Steve as told in their real wedding ceremony at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca,2019-05-2210 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories022 Sandra and AlexA cowboy hat, a rose in the rain, and a karaoke bar. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Sandra and Alex as told in their wedding ceremony at the Liberty Grand on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just l...2018-05-0108 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories021 Alicia and JamesThe Fairmont, Pickle Barrel, and a ringbox in the dark. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Alicia and James as told in their wedding ceremony at Hazelton Manor on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through...2018-04-2406 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories020 Alisha and TonyMindfulness class, a vegetarian food stall, and a proposal take-two. This is the true love story of Alisha and Tony as told in their wedding ceremony at the Rosewater Room on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his...2018-04-1707 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories019 Sarah and DanielZombie apocalypse, the Pickering GO station, and a frigid Toronto Island New Year's Eve. This is the true love story of Sarah and Daniel as told in their wedding ceremony at SkyLoft Resort on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online...2018-04-1011 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories018 Katrina and WillA pencil, chocolate pudding, and Long Beach. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Katrina and Will as told in their wedding ceremony at The Guild Inn on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies and tell stories just like these through his...2018-04-0306 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories017 Yael and RobTwo swipes right, a single drink, and six hours of phone calls. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Yael and Rob as told in their wedding ceremony at Berkeley Church on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies and tell stories just...2018-03-2710 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories016 Laura and AlexFuturama, an art show, and alpaca socks. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Laura and Alex as told in their wedding ceremony at Fantasy Farm on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies and tell stories just like these through his online...2018-03-2008 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories015 Julia and BrodieSt. Michael's Hospital, a drunk dial, and giraffes. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Julia and Brodie as told in their wedding ceremony at Piano Piano on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies and tell stories just like these through his...2018-03-1311 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories014 Sarah and GregThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Sarah and Greg as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-03-0606 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories013 Carly and IanThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Carly and Ian as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-02-2710 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories012 Maddie and JonThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Maddie and Jon as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-02-2006 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories011 Jessica and JimThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Jessica and Jim as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-02-1309 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories010 Macie and RickThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Macie and Rick as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-02-0608 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories009 Alisha and DarrenThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Alisha and Darren as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-01-3008 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories008 Marla and MichaelThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Marla and Michael as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-01-2309 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories007 Sharon and JonathanThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Sharon and Jonathan as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-01-1608 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories006 Bridget and JackThis is the true love story of Toronto couple Bridget and Jack as told in their wedding ceremony on their wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is a Toronto wedding officiant who specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips every week at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants how to craft ceremonies tell stories just like these through his online courses at unboringofficiant.com. You can reach him directly...2018-01-0908 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories005 Jennifer and TrevorA swipe right, 30 fresh flowers, and a Christmas Eve stocking exchange. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Jennifer and Trevor as told in their real wedding ceremony at the Ancaster Mill on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he t...2018-01-0207 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories004 Cristina and DanielYorkU's Underground, lots of Swiss Chalet take-out, and a miracle on La Rambla in Barcelona. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Cristina and Daniel as told in their real wedding ceremony at Archeo on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, a...2017-12-2609 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories003 Gloria and Clinton2AM pancakes, Moxie's restaurant, and a fake cake stop. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Gloria and Clinton as told in their real wedding ceremony at Graydon Hall Manor on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding of...2017-12-1709 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love StoriesUnboring Wedding Day Love StoriesEarly morning crossfit, tacos and guacamole, and a cracked hotel safe. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Caitlin and Justin as told in their real wedding ceremony at The Burroughes on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains wedding officiants h...2017-12-1708 min
Unboring Wedding Day Love Stories001 Kelly and ScottA King Street sidewalk, a top Toronto restaurant, and a Buddha in Japan. This is the true love story of Toronto couple Kelly and Scott as told in their real wedding ceremony at Sunnybrook Estates on their actual wedding day. Mark Allan Groleau is currently a New Brunswick wedding officiant based in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. He specializes in creating unboring wedding ceremonies, blogging about wedding officiating, and training wedding officiants. He officiates at www.unboringwedding.com, he blogs out pointers and pro-tips for wedding officiants at www.howtoofficiateawedding.ca, and he trains...2017-12-1608 min