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Weddings are days full of emotions, especially nerves, and as an officiant I often step in to calm anxious couples, attendants, and family members before the ceremony begins.

• Nerves stem from the significant time, money, and planning invested in creating the perfect day
• Helping calm nerves can involve everything from reassuring flower girls to tying ties for shaking fathers
• Humor, particularly "clean dirty jokes," can be especially effective with nervous grooms
• The "12-inch pianist" joke has become my go-to for breaking tension with groom's parties
• An unexpected encounter with a curious 10-year-old boy added an extra layer of humor to the joke
• Situational humor must be appropriate to the audience and consider religious and family dynamics
• My philosophy: "If you can laugh at yourself, you'll be fine; if you can allow others to laugh with you, you'll be great"
• Flexibility to add or remove elements from the ceremony in the moment enhances the wedding experience

Send me your favorite "clean dirty jokes" that might work for wedding day situations via email at [email protected] or reach out about officiating services at [email protected].

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