Living for Love

Looking for a wedding officiant can be nerve-racking because they play such an important role in one of the biggest days of your life. Then we met Melody.

From our very first conversation, Melody brought not only years of experience but also a sense of confidence, warmth, and genuine care that immediately put us at ease. We couldn't imagine moving forward with anyone else.

During our second meeting, she took the time to learn about our story, thoughtfully taking notes and asking questions that showed how much she cared about making our ceremony personal. She then beautifully incorporated those details into a ceremony that was uniquely ours.

There was laughter, there were tears, and most importantly, there was a genuine connection. Our guests could not stop talking about how meaningful the ceremony was and how Melody's words brought everyone together and set the tone for the entire evening. Some of our guests had never met before, yet by the end of the ceremony, it felt as though everyone was celebrating as a group of old friends because Melody had made them feel like they truly knew us.

Her professionalism, kindness, attention to detail, and passion for what she does are unmatched. If you are fortunate enough to find Melody, look no further. You have found your officiant.

Thank you, Melody, for being such an important part of our wedding day and for creating a ceremony we will cherish forever.

My husband and I are beyond pleased with our officiant, Melody Porter, and our ceremony (especially the homily). My husband and I come from different religious backgrounds and both identify as agnostic now. Prior to writing our ceremony, Melody met with us in person and asked very thoughtful questions to get to know us better and to understand our preferences (including the use of religious language). She then drafted the ceremony and sent it to us for feedback, without the homily (this was going to be a surprise!). Melody is very receptive to and open to revisions and, based on her conversation with us, had really crafted the ceremony to be very customized to us. The ceremony and homily were so thoughtful and touching. We were so moved by how she articulated our story and shared it with our guests. Many of our guests said the ceremony was the best they had ever been to, and it was the favorite part of our wedding day. We highly recommend Melody to officiate your wedding!

Melody is simply wonderful, and hiring her was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Melody delivered the most heartfelt, humorous, captivating, and personal ceremony we could have ever dreamed of. She truly has a special gift.

Melody has an incredibly warm, kind, and calming presence. We met with her in person, and she spent over an hour just listening intently to our story, asking incredibly thoughtful questions, and taking diligent notes. She even had us submit separate answers about what we love about each other to ensure the ceremony was personal.

We gave her minimal guidance, we wanted a modern ceremony that had some spiritual rather than religious elements, and she took that vision and ran with it brilliantly. She was super flexible and allowed us to make any changes to the script well in advance, ensuring we were 100% happy. She wrote the homily herself, and it was so fun listening to her beautifully unfold our love story from the beginning. Our guests were laughing, crying, and completely drawn in by her words. We received numerous compliments, with guests immediately asking for her information for their own upcoming weddings.

Melody's ability to capture each of our personalities was incredible, and we truly wouldn't change a single aspect. It was the highlight of our wedding, and we will cherish it for the rest of our lives. If you want a knowledgeable, kind-hearted, calming, and personal officiant, look no further than Melody.

Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Melody made everything so personal that many of our guests thought she was a close friend. She told our story in such a beautiful way, we half-joked it might have a shot as a major motion picture!

In all seriousness - if you want someone who goes above and beyond the already high expectations for your big day, look no further.

We could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding! From the start, Melody took the time to truly get to know us and our story, and it showed in every word of our ceremony. It was personal, heartfelt, and beautifully written—without ever feeling forced. We were too nervous to write our own vows, but she somehow captured exactly who we are as a couple and made everyone (including us!) tear up.

Beyond the ceremony itself, Melody was professional, upbeat, and such a calming presence throughout the day. She handled everything with grace—even when our dog decided to crash the ceremony! Their warmth, humor, and attention to detail made the experience unforgettable.

The service was absolutely worth every penny. We can’t recommend Melody highly enough—if you want a ceremony that feels genuine, meaningful, and perfectly you, Melody is the one.

Melody was simply excellent, from our initial meeting with her over coffee, to the responsiveness of her communication leading up to the big day, to her filling our ceremony with love and laughter. She also performed a family handfasting ceremony with my husband's two daughters to symbolize the binding of our family. She was thoughtful and professional, dedicated and invested. She made us feel like a priority throughout, and she felt like part of our family by the time of the ceremony. We had so many of our friends and family tell us it was the most beautifully done ceremony they have ever attended, and we attribute that to her. We cannot recommend Melody highly enough!

We couldn’t be happier with the experience we had with Melody! From start to finish, she made the process of planning our ceremony incredibly easy and stress-free. She guided us through every step, helping us create a ceremony that felt personal, heartfelt, and true to us as a couple.

On the big day, Melody was absolutely amazing. The way she conducted the ceremony was so warm, genuine, and professional—it felt both intimate and celebratory. She set the perfect tone, and we received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and meaningful the ceremony was. People were raving about it!

If you're looking for someone who is organized, kind, and exceptional at what they do, we highly recommend Melody. she helped make our wedding day unforgettable!

Melody was such an amazing officiant. Rarely do I hear guests complimenting how great the ceremony/officiant was — and that’s all we heard about all cocktail hour! Melody delivered such a personalized, kind, heartfelt speech. Her energy is warm and positive, and was perfect for a wedding ceremony!

She was beyond professional, easy to communicate with, and created the best personalized ceremony we could’ve imagined. If you’re considering booking her— take my advice and just do it. You won’t regret it!

I’ve been to a fair number of weddings and I’ve never had a strong opinion on the officiant one way or the other. I had no reason to think it would be different at my own wedding; I conducted a cursory google search and found a person who had good reviews that we could afford. What happened next is that Melody completely blew us away. Her professionalism; the genuine care with which she approached our working relationship; her humor—all of these things made massive contributions to the most wonderful parts of our wedding day. I would recommend Melody to anyone who prioritizes a thoughtful, meaningful wedding ceremony for themselves and their guests.

Melody did an amazing job of making our wedding memorable and personal. We were overwhelmed with the idea of writing our own vows but Melody spent time with us listening to our story. She was so easy to talk to and we found it easy to share our special moments with her. I was amazed at how well she was able to bring everything together in such a personal way! Thank you for making it such a special day!!