Meet Your Hosts


Dave Mancini  
Dave Mancini has been a working in the wedding and special event industry as an MC, DJ, and Event Producer for over 25 years. He has overseen events for Fortune 500 companies, as well as performed in front of crowds of thousands from one end of the country to the other. His passion, however, has always been weddings, and he has rebranded himself almost exclusively as a Wedding MC/DJ. He loves sharing his knowledge of the industry and his experience of hundreds of events with couples who want to have personalized and fun weddings their guests will never forget.   Amaris Clare, wedding coordinator and co-founder of Wedding U, has planned and coordinated a wide variety of successful events including baby and bridal showers, concerts, sweet 16’s, corporate events and more. Over the years Amaris has developed a special fondness for planning and coordinating weddings and it is that fondness as well as her passion for sharing her knowledge that is at the heart of Wedding U.

Amaris has successfully managed countless wedding ceremonies and receptions throughout Southern California. Highly experienced in both traditional and modern wedding etiquette her expert advice will help you go into your special day feeling prepared and equipped with the knowledge you need to have a stress free wedding experience.

#5 – The Bridal Show Experience

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Amaris and Dave do an in depth discussion on bridal shows. Learn how secrets and pro tips to save you time and money, as well as a complete list of dos and don’ts. Don’t even think about going to a bridal show before listening to this podcast!

Did Dave say “Ring Bearer Dresses? Also, our apologies to Marie Kondo for mispronouncing her name.

#3: Wedding Etiquette

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Should you send out paper wedding invitations? How do you tell your guests you don’t want their kids at your wedding? How long do you have after the wedding to send out a thank you note before you offend someone? Amaris and Dave answer all these questions and many more when they dive into the topic of wedding etiquette.

#2: The Wedding Planning Timeline (From Ring To Bells)

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Amaris and Dave discuss, tear apart, and reconstruct the generic “Wedding Planning Timeline.” From the day you start planning your wedding to the big day, there’s SO MUCH to do! Where to start? Who to book first? When do I buy my dress? What’s a Groom’s Cake? Learn how to prioritize your planning no matter how long you have until the big day.