I Do with Maricela

Show 15:  Season 2, Episode 3 Episode Overview Dreaming of a beautiful outdoor wedding surrounded by nature, or an elegant indoor ceremony where everything is perfectly planned? In this episode of Married by Maricela , Maricela and Henry explore the pros and cons of indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, sharing real wedding experiences, practical planning advice, and important details couples oft...

Wedding Coordination, First Dances & Making Your Wedding Day Stress-Free Season 2, Episode 2 | Special Guest: Lenny Montes What does a wedding coordinator really do, and how can you feel more confident about your first dance? In this episode of Married by Maricela , Maricela and Henry welcome wedding coordinator and dance choreographer Lenny Montes of Danzone Dance Studio . Lenny shares behind-the...

Season 2 kicks off with a very special guest: fellow wedding officiant, friend, and the person Maricela and Henry trusted to officiate their own wedding — Octavio. In this episode, Maricela, Henry, and Octavio pull back the curtain on what really goes into creating a smooth, meaningful wedding ceremony. Octavio shares how he unexpectedly became an officiant, lessons learned from officiating thousa...

Do you need 150 guests to have the wedding of your dreams—or would a smaller, more intimate celebration feel more like you? In this episode of I Do with Maricela , Maricela and Henry compare traditional weddings, micro weddings, and elopements. They discuss the benefits, challenges, budget considerations, and common misconceptions surrounding each wedding style. Whether you imagine a large celebra...

Wedding inspiration is everywhere, but not every popular idea belongs in your wedding. In this episode of I Do with Maricela , Maricela and Henry discuss the wedding trends they are seeing this year, including signature cocktails, interactive food stations, smaller wedding parties, private vows, colorful décor, candid photography, live entertainment, and weekday weddings. They also explain how fol...

Should your wedding ceremony include a unity moment? In Episode 10 of I Do with Maricela , Maricela and Henry explain what unity ceremonies represent, why couples include them, and how to decide whether one belongs in your wedding. They discuss popular traditions such as sand ceremonies, candle lighting, handfasting, lasso and arras, ring warming, wine blending, time capsules, jumping the broom, a...

Henry interviews Maricela about her 17-year journey as a wedding officiant, celebratory storyteller, and relationship coach. Maricela shares how officiating her younger sister's wedding unexpectedly launched her career, how she discovers and honors each couple's unique story, and why preparation, dependability, empathy, and adaptability are essential to creating a meaningful wedding ceremony. The...

Most wedding-day problems are not true disasters. They are small, preventable mistakes caused by unclear plans, missed details, or assuming everything will work itself out. In Episode 7, Marisela and Henry share practical wedding dos and don'ts that can help your ceremony run smoothly, keep guests comfortable, and allow you to enjoy the moment. In This Episode Why microphones are important, even f...

In this episode of I Do with Maricela , Maricela and Henry answer one of the most common questions couples have: what actually happens during the wedding ceremony? Many couples think of the ceremony as one single event, but Maricela explains that it is really a series of moments that need to flow together. When the details are not planned ahead of time, couples can run into problems like unclear e...

As the wedding day gets closer, couples often realize there are still important details they forgot to handle. In this episode of  I Do with Maricela , Maricela and Henry talk about the most common last-minute wedding mistakes couples make, from forgetting to book an officiant to missing paperwork, permits, vendor meals, ceremony timing, parking logistics, and even the wedding rings. This episode...

Planning your wedding guest list sounds simple — until the names, emotions, family expectations, budget limits, and venue capacity all start colliding. In this episode of I Do With Maricela , Maricela and Henry talk through one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning: deciding who makes the guest list. They share practical advice for couples who feel pressured by family, overwhelmed by exp...

Show #3: In this episode of  I Do With Maricela , wedding officiant and certified relationship coach Maricela & Henry discuss how couples can handle family conflict during wedding planning and on the wedding day. From difficult relatives and unsupportive guests to seating arrangements, speeches, boundaries, and premarital conversations, this episode gives couples practical advice for protecting th...

 In this episode, we're going to help you write your wedding vows. We're gonna give you some tips and pointers and things we've learned over the years of how to make it simple easy and from the heart. https://www.marriedbymaricela.com/ Married by Maricela (818) 697-0007

In the first episode of I Do with Maricela , Maricela and Henry talk about one of the most important decisions couples will make when planning their wedding: choosing the right wedding officiant. Your officiant does more than lead the ceremony. They help set the tone, guide the flow, and create a meaningful experience that reflects your love story. In this episode, Maricela and Henry share helpful...