Amanda Hutto Castro

I became ordained when my niece’s officiant had to cancel the day before her wedding due to a family emergency. I stepped in to help, and discovered how meaningful it is to guide couples through such an important moment. Since then, I’ve continued officiating because I love creating ceremonies that feel personal, relaxed, and genuine.

Born in Florida. We moved to Douglasville when I was nine. I have lived here and been a part of this community my whole life. Having roots here is important to me.

After officiating my niece’s wedding, I saw how much the ceremony sets the tone for the entire day. My goal is to create a moment that feels natural and personal instead of scripted — so couples can truly experience their commitment, not just complete paperwork.

I’m ordained but not tied to one denomination. I officiate religious, spiritual, interfaith, and non-religious ceremonies and tailor the wording to what feels right for each couple — from prayers and scripture to completely secular ceremonies.

I create personalized ceremonies instead of using a standard script. I take time to understand each couple and design a ceremony that reflects their personalities, beliefs, and family dynamic — whether that means bilingual elements, faith-based wording, humor, or a simple intimate tone. My goal is for the ceremony to feel natural, meaningful, and truly theirs.

I guide couples through as much or as little planning as they need — from writing vows to structuring the ceremony — and I tailor the tone to fit their personalities. I’m comfortable including children, blended families, cultural traditions, and bilingual elements. I can incorporate Spanish (carefully prepared in advance) so all guests feel included. My goal is a smooth, relaxed ceremony where you feel supported and present in the moment.