This episode is a surprise all around because Shandy had absolutely zero intention of recapping their experience officiating their friends' wedding. However, on Instagram you requested this with a fiery passion that couldn't be ignored! So today is all about Shandy as WEDDING OFFICIANTS! As you may know, on Saturday April 26th, 2024, Shandy officiated the wedding of Nick Viall and Natalie Joy, their longtime friends. This episode will contain reflections on the experience, tips (and regrets!) for those planning their own weddings/officiant speeches, unexpected moments, and overall takeaways! Listen on for this unique Dear Shandy episode! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com and use code SHANDY at checkout for an additional 15% off! - Go to https://www.skims.com/SHANDY and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Go to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off! - Go to https://prose.com/DEARSHANDY for 50% off your first subscription order today! - Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/DEARSHANDY to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase! 0:00 - Introduction 2:37 - How/When Did Nick & Natalie Ask You To Be Officiants? 5:58 - How Did You Make The Decision To Officiate As A Couple? 6:10 - Was One Of You The “Official” Officiant? 8:13 - Would You Have Accepted For Any Couple In Your Life Or Only A “Special” Couple? 9:05 - How Did You Prepare? 11:27 - What Sort Of Planning Did You Do With The Couple? 14:50 - Humor 17:20 - How Much Did You Share With The Couple Beforehand? 17:43 - Have Either Of You Ever Officiated A Wedding Before? 17:47 - Since You’ve Known Nick Longer Was It Difficult To Make It Feel Equally Personal For Natalie? 18:59 - Were You Nervous? Who Was More Nervous? 22:55 - Overall Tips/Regrets 25:31 - Did It Make You Nostalgic For Your Own Wedding? 28:58 - Do You Feel More Responsible To Stay Together Now? 29:38 - Can Shandy Officiate My Wedding? 30:40 - How Did You Enter The Ceremony? 30:58 - The Couple’s Vows 31:07 - Unexpected Moment 33:05 - Was The Baby A Part Of The Ceremony? 33:23 - Did Nick Cry? 34:08 - Did You Cry? 35:06 - How Are You Friends With Nick? 38:28 - Did You Ride The Mechanical Bull? 39:09 - Was There Anyone Who Made You Starstruck? 40:22 - Did They Tell You What To Wear? 40:47 - Sharleen’s Looks 44:04 - Did You Bring Ruby? 44:50 - People Article Misspellings 46:44 - What Was Your Favorite Things About Savannah? 48:02 - Overall Thoughts If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Follow us! Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy Sharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt Andy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices