“The Spirit in me acknowledges the Spirit in you: Namaste.”

Amanda Holmes has a warm and accepting presence that always evokes a smile. Brought up Southern Baptist, she still embraces most Christian ideals, but with an open mind that integrates other philosophies as well. Amanda’s journey as a Reiki practitioner has taught her about many other religions, beliefs, and practices. She now finds herself to be more spiritual, in that she loves and accepts all people, believing that God so loved us all.

“We had a great experience with Amanda at Love & Wisdom. She was so helpful & made the process so seamless. We received multiple compliments from our guests about how well spoken our officiant was. She really took our wants into consideration & paid special attention to the little details which made the ceremony feel so personal.” ~Wallace W.

Born in Panama to military parents, her family eventually settled in Spartanburg, SC, where Amanda still resides. She attended the University of South Carolina Upstate, graduating with a degree in Psychology. Despite her studies in western science, Amanda’s path led her into the field of alternative holistic medicine, where she attained certification as a Reiki practitioner and became a labor and birth doula.

“Our officiant Amanda was wonderful. She wrote a beautiful ceremony, with our input, and made a special day even more joyful.” ~Rosemary C.

Wanting to revel in even more aspects of shared human experience, Amanda decided to become a wedding officiant. She has now performed wedding ceremonies from South Carolina all the way up to Maine and she genuinely loves the role of “sealing the deal” and uniting couples in marriage. 

You might say Amanda is the whole package. The various transitions in life are all charged with spiritual and emotional beauty, and Amanda feels deeply honored to connect with this energy and participate in one of these momentous occasions with you!