So when the Glendale Retirement Home caregiver and her fiance Cam Welch decided to tie the knot, she was ecstatic at first.
Then she realised she had no other family besides her two children to share the day with.
Sadly, both her parents had died in recent years so the couple decided to get married at a quiet registry office, rather than in a church in front of a large gathering.
But when she mentioned her "less than romantic" plans to her work colleagues, they just said, "oh, no, no, no, no, nooo", and insisted her wedding be held at the rest-home so the residents could share in her big day.
"I thought that was a fantastic idea," she said.
"I’ve been working here, on and off, for more than 10 years.
"The residents are such a big part of my life."
She said she had spent so much time with them, they had almost become extended family members, so it made sense.
"All the residents have been so excited about it.
"They all got their hair and makeup and nails done and they had been getting suits and dresses brought in by their families.
"They really got into it. I think they were as excited about it as I was."
Mrs Serong-Welch revelled in the attention from the residents, as she walked down the aisle of her outdoor wedding in the rest-home’s garden yesterday to lots of "oohs" and "aaahs".
Resident Elspeth Anderson, 89, said it was a wonderful occasion.
"It’s special to share this moment with Amanda — she’s such a nice person.
"Her dress was amazing. I hope they’re really happy together."
Mrs Serong-Welch said the best part of the day was the reception afterwards, which did not have any "drunk uncles" to create uncomfortable scenes.
"There might have been a few drunk granddads, but no drunk uncles, thankfully.
"And there were plenty of people to dance with — they all love a good boogie."
Her only worry before the wedding was what would happen when she threw the wedding bouquet over her shoulder.
"I’m not really ready for my kids to be lining up to get married next.
"That only leaves the residents to catch it.
"It’s not unheard of for rest-home residents to get married. You never know."
Yesterday, she was remaining tight-lipped about their honeymoon plans because she expected to be plagued by the residents over the next few months, collecting all kinds of gossip about what happened on their honeymoon.
"They’ll be trying to live vicariously through me — 100%.
"But what happens on the honeymoon, will stay on the honeymoon," she said.
