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"Reverend Mel was an absolute blessing to our wedding day. From our very first conversation, he brought a calm, grounded energy that) made us feel seen, supported, and truly understood. He took the time to learn our story and carefully crafted a ceremony that was deeply personal, heartfelt, and beautifully aligned with who we are as a couple. His words carried both wisdom and warmth, and his presence was steady, sincere, and full of grace. Reverend Mel didn’t just officiate our wedding—he elevated it. The ceremony was full of spirit and intention, and many of our guests told us afterward that it was one of the most meaningful they’ve ever witnessed. He honored our love, our values, and the sacredness of the moment with such authenticity. It felt intimate, inclusive, and timeless all at once. If you’re looking for someone who brings heart, humility, and a genuine sense of purpose to your big day, Reverend Mel is the one. We are beyond grateful to have had him walk alongside us and lead such a pivotal part of our journey. With deep gratitude,
Jon and Kerry
We were so fortunate to find Rev Mel via The Knot. He was a delight to work with and an excellent communicator who made our special day spectacular. He had many beautifully written ceremonies/vows for the bride and groom to choose from which really reflected who they are as a couple. What I most appreciated about Rev Mel was his flexibility for an Oregon Coastal ceremony… the day was looking wet and windy and he was flexible in being able to accommodate us moving the ceremony up a couple of hours which saved the day. I’d go as far as saying his kind prayers parted the clouds and invited in warmth and sunshine which was a huge shift from the weather forecast. I highly recommend Rev Mel to help set the foundation to a beautiful wedding celebration.
Susan C
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Rev Mel was very kind in our initial FaceTime and extremely responsive via email any time I had a question as our wedding day approached. There was a traffic incident that caused him to be right on time which meant we started our ceremony about 15 minutes late. In the end it was lucky as had we started on time, a very loud train would have been going by and would have interrupted the ceremony. On a hot day out door wedding coupled with traffic drama Mel still came through for us and delivered the ceremony just as intended and the wedding ended up being just so beautiful and perfect! Things happen and I really appreciated him calling my MOH on the road to keep her informed. He’s very kind and energetic and genuinely seems to love what he does and that is why we chose him. He also brought fun ideas to the table for our ceremony which resulted in a special moment for our moms that neither of us would have thought up on our own. Thanks Mel!!!!
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Kendall G.
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Mel is a wonderful officiant. Communicative, flexible, and charming, we couldn't be happier with our ceremony.
Brian N.
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Rev. Mel is Top notch. We chose a canned ceremony and tailored it to make it our own. We added a bible verse and subtracted some fluff to make it exactly how we wanted it. Mel did exactly what we asked and even arrived earlier they expected. Thank you for helping us make our day special and memorable.
Robert S.
Jul 4
You want Rev. Mel to officiate your wedding! Hiring an officiant can be intimidating, but believe me when I say Rev. Mel made every step of the process painless. He is so kind, and extremely quick to respond to any correspondence and helps create vows that work for you and your partner. At our ceremony Rev. Mel felt like family, he was very early, chatted well with our guests and when it was time performed the most beautiful ceremony we ever could have asked for.
Jenna B.
Jun 26
He helped us do a medieval ceremony with a handfasting ceremony. He was professional and very friendly and nice. I really loved the way he did the ceremony and whenever I had any questions he got back to me that day.
Alina D.
Jun 8
Absolutely stunning service!!!! Absolutely sweet Malvern!!!!! We appreciate you so much! You made our event so bright and full of positivity and happiness!!!! Such an amazing experience!!! Thank you so so much!!!
Claudia c.
Feb 16
Mr.Mel o Brian mine now spouse andI are very grateful that you were able to make it to our wedding and I can’t believe with the horrible winter storm you still show up. You’re an amazing person and we are so lucky to have met you. My family wasn’t able to attend to my wedding because of the conditions but you really did best to make our days feel special. Overall you’re were the life of a party. I will always remember that beautiful day with a smile and is thanks to you. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful memory with us.
Belinda T.
Dec 17, 2024
We were incredibly fortunate to have Rev Mel officiate our wedding on Sunday, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we met him, Rev Mel was warm, approachable, and professional. He took the time to make sure that our ceremony was a true reflection of our love and unique journey together. Rev Mel’s words were heartfelt, inspiring, and delivered with such authenticity and grace. He created a calm, joyful atmosphere that made the ceremony feel intimate and personal. We are so thankful for Rev Mel’s guidance and support throughout the planning process and on our big day. We recommend him highly to any couple looking for an officiant who brings warmth, sincerity, and a personal touch to their wedding day. Thank you, Rev Mel, for making our ceremony so special and meaningful!
Seth P.
Dec 16, 2024
Mel was easy to work with and happy to accommodate our needs
Lina E.
Nov 13, 2024
Reverend Mel did an outstanding job for our ceremony! He has a sparkling, jolly personality. He allowed us to customize our vows and put us at ease. We highly recommend him. Thank you so much for making our day special.
Nicholas B.
Oct 6, 2024
Mel was definitely one of the easiest parts of planning our wedding. His communication was quick and helpful and he gave us plenty of ideas to fill out the service. We visited Mel once at his home about a week before the wedding and we were able to have a number of questions answered which made us feel really confident about the proceedings. On the day, Mel was well ahead of time and even when everything started to run behind time in a big way, he maintained his patience and good humour. The service came off really well even with a few unexpected twists. Mel also MC'd for us at the reception and although the weather was all over the place and things definitely didn't go to plan, he rolled with it and provided a great addition. He was always on hand with some good tips and advice during the whole day. If we had to do it all again, we'd definitely use Mel again.
Adam H.
Aug 1, 2024
Mel came through wonderfully for us, as we had initially planned on having an ordained family member do the ceremony who couldn't make it. He was friendly, communicative, and patient. Would highly recommend.
Breana L.
Mel officiated our wedding on 6/15/24 and I have nothing but great things to say about him! He guided us through the process every step of the way all the way up to the wedding. On our wedding day, Mel's presence was kind and calming. He truly has a gift for public speaking. I had so many guests tell me that our ceremony was one of the most beautiful and heartfelt ceremonies, and I give the credit to Mel for this. He allows you to customize your wedding ceremony to your liking which made our ceremony very personal. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get married, he will make your wedding ceremony extra special. Even with all of this said, one of the best parts about Mel is his genuine nature and thoughtfulness. He is a great person overall and that is what made it so special to have him officiate our wedding. Thank you again Mel!
Katie T.
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Rev. Mel was absolutely perfect for our ceremony! He had a great sense of humor, very professional and just an all around great guy. From the moment we contacted him, he was accommodating to every request, he provided us with a plethora of vow options and communicated with us through each step of the way. We are so happy that we found him and would choose him over and over again. Cannot recommend him highly enough!
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Cassidy M.
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Reverend Mel did an amazing job on our ceremony. He made everyone feel warm and welcome and was easy to communicate with. As soon as we had our first meeting with him, we knew that Mel was the reverend for the job. Overall, we feel the Mel made the day that much more special for us, especially with his parting words of wisdom.
Ryanne B.
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Mel was a blast and did an amazing job at our wedding. He was afordable, kind and awesome. Mel was super helpful with writing out our vows. He offers calls to go through it with you, if you're unsure about anything regarding your vows I recommend going through it with him. He has premade templates and examples and we were able to edit them and make it our own. Mel was great in keeping everyone entertained when the ceremony was running late. He was funny and great to have.
Larry M.
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We had Mel officiate our simple wedding at our home. He provided a wealth of information and ideas and was very accommodating to our schedule. He is kind and easy to work with and a pleasure to have conversation with.
Peter M.
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Rev Mel and his wife were awesome, highly recommend! Pete and Linda Martin
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Karen P.
We had a wonderful wedding ceremony and Rev Mel was a big part of that. Very professional manner easy to work with. We were a little scattered and he helped pull it all together for a meaningful fun afternoon.
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Mel was a blast and did an amazing job at our wedding. He was affordable, kind and awesome. Mel was super helpful with writing out our vows. He offers calls to go through it with you, if you're unsure about anything regarding your vows I recommend going through it with him. He has premade templates and examples and we were able to edit them and make it our own. Mel was great in keeping everyone entertained when the ceremony was running late. He was funny and great to have.”
----- Rayanne and Cedric
“I was having trouble finding someone to marry us when I came across Mel’s page. He quickly responded to me every time I had question and was very helpful. We asked him to marry us a month before our wedding. He is very easy to get along with and did a great job at our ceremony. He had a lot of options for vows and helpful tools for planning. He was also willing to do the ceremony how we wanted! I highly recommend him to do your wedding.”
----- Alyson Gates
“Prompt and helpful communication, very accommodating, and such an amazing officiant. He made our wedding so easy to plan and worked with us to make our ceremony as personable and smooth as possible. We highly recommend!”
----- Austin Biaggne
“I just want to say that we loved Mel from the get go, such a warm and knowledgeable person. Gave us information we needed and helped guide us for a beautiful day! I could not have asked for a better officiant. Thank you for making the day special and beautiful Mel.”
----- Kaitlynn Van Ness
“Dealing with Wedding Ceremonies Your Way was just easy and great. My wife and I are very pleased and would highly recommend to anyone!”
----- Alejandro Pena
“Mel was absolutely perfect. Completely professional, personal and exactly what we were looking for. During these interesting times of Covid, Mel was our shinning light in the year of 2020 on our blessed day. We would give a 6 star review if possible. We highly recommend Mel and his insight, warmth and his unforgettable smile will always be a beautiful memory in our lives. We could not have found a better person for our perfect day. Two thumbs way up!”
----- Erik Bond
“Such an amazing experience. So grateful to have Mel be there on our biggest day! Highly recommended to any newly engaged couple to seriously consider this amazing man to be there for your best day!”
----- Chris Henderling
“Reverend Mel is the whole package! From the time we first contacted him to let him know we were traveling from Illinois to Washington to be married to this day still, he has treated us as friends. We loved having you to marry us! Things could not have gone better and we thank Rev. Mel for that. He is a very generous soul with a great sense of humor and a love for people. Thanks for everything Reverend Mel. You are definitely on our Christmas card list!”
----- Matthew Barnes
“We loved having Mel as our officiant for our wedding! He understood we wanted a simple and sweet ceremony. He was very personable and we would highly recommend him!”
----- Emerald and Leighton
“We had the most wonderful and personal ceremony last week. Reverend Mel officiated and was most kind and generous in helping us through planning our wedding ceremony and even our reception; incorporating what we wanted. He was always there for us and gave us ideas we had never thought of before. Fantastic experience.”
----- Amber and Terry
“Our officiant, Mel, was so helpful is helping us create a personal and warm wedding ceremony and vows. He was gracious and helpful throughout our relationship with immediate call backs, emails and texting. We had no worries. Our ceremony was very special (without embarrassing him, Mel was too) and meaningful to us and our families, which he encouraged us to include in the ceremony in some way. Thank you so much, RevMel.
----- Tom and Amber
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