Stipends, AKA your cost for services
My intro letter will show you the value of my stipend
At my home with 2 witnesses: $145.00
Elopements w/2 witness, plus family: $240.00 + mileage at $.75/mile if over 40 miles
Local within 40 miles from Cathlamet: $255.00
$345.00: Vancouver, Portland, Chehalis, Long Beach, Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach areas
$395.00: Oregon City, Tigard, Centralia areas
$445: Salem OR, Stevenson or Olympia WA areas
Over 100 miles or 2 hour one way: Negotiated
Just a very few testimonials from TheKnot.com, Wedfolio.com Many more on The Knot & Wedfolio
"Reverend Mel was just incredible! Our ceremony was so beautiful and just what I had hoped for. He is so kind, and has this presence that truly makes everyone feel welcome, and calm. He communicated really well leading up to the wedding and helped us plan the perfect readings and vows for our ceremony. I am so happy we chose Reverend Mel for our wedding and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for the best!"
---- Lucy L.
"I couldn’t have asked for a better person to officiate our wedding! Mel was very sweet and accommodating, he made everything go by smoothly and helped up with the whole process. I would 100% recommend him for anyone’s wedding. Thank you for everything Mel!"
---- Gwenyth K
"Mel was soooo accommodating… he helped turn our chaos into a sweet ceremony. Highly recommended."
---- Ruth K.
"Rev. Mel was perfect – he was helpful, kind and arrived on time despite hazardous weather conditions. He brought a smile to everyone’s face whom he spoke to. I couldn’t imagine a better experience."
---- Jen N.
“It was an pleasure meeting you and having you as out wedding officiant! Very knowledgeable and easy to work with.”
---- Dmytro O.
“Reverend Mel was cool, calm, and capable like he's done this before 100's of times. It definitely showed and despite my own personal reservations of "shopping" around for an officiant, I was very pleased with the outcome, so much so that I genuinely believe he deserves 5 stars. I recommend him and I'm grateful for his experience.”
----- Wade N Rogerson II
“Rev. Mel was awesome. He was super nice, on time, and helpful throughout the whole process. I would recommend him to anyone who needs to get married. 5 stars isn't a high enough rating.”
----- Brian Fitzgerald
BIG NEWS
I have been awarded the HONOR ROLL again this year; the designation for quality service over many years on TheKnot.
Stipends are based on day of service, 1 hr and distance to venue. If Emcee services are needed as well as Officiant/Minister, let's talk, but add $95/hr after Officiant/Minister cost. Meetings are by ZOOM or at my home in Cathlamet, WA
