About Now You May Kiss Podcast with Chanelle Carlin, your Celebrant for Life
Welcome to the Now You May Kiss™ Podcast, where love stories come to life. I’m Chanelle Carlin, professional Wedding Officiant and your Celebrant for Life™. In this podcast, we’ll explore everything you need to celebrate your one-of-a-kind love story with an unforgettable & deeply personal wedding ceremony. We’ll discuss various aspects of planning your special ceremony and a marriage that lasts. Each episode aims to make your journey to the altar and forever as smooth and joyous as possible. You can find show notes and links on the podcast page of our website at www.chanellecarlin.com.
Episode 47 - Where Your Marriage Begins: Patti Falconer on Choosing More Than a Wedding Venue
"Don't just rent the venue. Feel yourself in the space. This is the place where your marriage begins."
— Patti Falconer, Parties on the Terrace
There are countless beautiful wedding venues throughout the Pacific Northwest, but beauty alone doesn't make a place unforgettable.
In this episode of Now You May Kiss™, I sat down with Patti Falconer, co-owner of Parties on the Terrace, to explore what truly makes a wedding venue special and why choosing your venue isn't simply about where you'll celebrate, but where you'll begin your marriage.
As I listened to Patti share her heart for hospitality, one thought kept returning to me: the best wedding professionals don't simply provide services; they create spaces where marriages begin.
That's a philosophy I deeply believe in as Your Celebrant for Life™, and it's why I couldn't wait to share this conversation with you.
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
12 Jul 2026
Episode 46 - 54 Years Later: The Marriage Advice Every Engaged Couple Needs to Hear
What does it really take to build a marriage that lasts?
In this heartfelt episode of the Now You May Kiss™ Podcast, Chanelle Carlin sits down with relationship mentor, Quora Elder Advisor, author, and grandmother Belle Gayer on her 54th wedding anniversary to explore the lessons she's learned from more than five decades of marriage.
Together they discuss:
• Why romantic love naturally changes and why that's actually good news;
• The difference between falling in love and building enduring love;
• Navigating financial hardship, grief, and life's unexpected challenges;
• Why self-worth is essential to healthy relationships;
• Daily habits that keep couples emotionally connected;
• The power of communication, empathy, and intentionality; and
• What every engaged couple should focus on before their wedding day.
Whether you're recently engaged, newly married, or celebrating decades together, this conversation offers timeless wisdom and practical encouragement for creating a marriage that grows stronger with every season.
Mentioned in this episode:
• Are Relationships for Suckers by Belle Gayer
• FREE Download: 5 Questions Every Couple Should Ask Before They Say "I Do" (https://chanellecarlin.com/five-questions-every-couple-should-ask-before-they-say-i-do/)
Remember...
Your wedding is a moment. Your marriage is a lifetime.
6 Apr 2026
Episode 45 - The Post-Wedding Blues: The Conversation No One Prepares You For
After the vows are spoken and the celebration ends, many couples find themselves in a space no one really talks about.
A quiet comedown.
A sense of “now what?”
Even unexpected sadness.
In this solo episode of Now You May Kiss™, Chanelle Carlin—wedding officiant and Celebrant for Life™—opens an honest, compassionate conversation about the post-wedding blues.
Why do so many newlyweds feel a sense of loss after such a joyful day?
What emotional shifts are actually happening beneath the surface?
And how can couples move through this transition with intention and connection?
This episode is a gentle reminder that nothing has gone wrong—
you are simply stepping into something deeper.
Because while the wedding is a moment…the marriage is the meaning.
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