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All faiths. All beliefs. All people. One Love Officiant.

Rabbi Melinda Bracha Bernstein is a local favorite who works with all faiths, all styles of love.“As a native South Floridian, I love serving local couples as well those who travel here for destination weddings.I do travel to perform weddings as well. I was ordained in 2009 and only began officiating in 2015 after leaving my path of teaching yoga and life coaching.I have since performed over 180 ceremonies and the majority of people love the blessing of peace and love that I bring to their ceremony.Each couple has a unique story and the best part of being a rabbi is that I get to create an authentic ceremony based on connecting with the sweetness of your love story. No two ceremonies are alike as I know each of us are divine.I enjoy finding your divinity and I am told by the many guests I get to meet and from my peers, that it shows in my sweet performance.

I am not your ordinary rabbi and am thankful for the time I took to organically embrace my precious purposeful mission. I am ordained Reform, however I raised my children as orthodox so I have first hand experience in two very distinct covenants. My approach to Judaism is anchored by the consciousness of the heart, elevated by the spirituality of the soul and grounded in the delight of knowing the body. My passion stems from many years of various forms of devotional ritual and ceremony, coupled an intrinsic awareness that God is within us all. My parents raised me to view everyone with compassion, understanding and to love upon all our neighbors of the earth.

I will joyously perform a customized ceremony rich with love, life and humor at a location of your choice, just the way you want it…barefoot on the beach, at a resort, at a nature park, or simply in your backyard. Personable, professional and easy to work with, I have excellent references, see links below, and love my role as wedding officiant and funeral service leader!

For more information, please contact Melinda at (954) 901-1355 or visit her website at https://melindabernstein.com

My passions include spending time with family & my grandkids as well as dance, yoga and life coaching, all of which I previously taught.

READ MELINDA'S REVIEWS
The Knot, Wedding Wire , Thumbtack


WATCH MELINDA'S WEDDING SAMPLES

Alexa & Zack Beautiful Ceremony 3.2.2024

Alison & Craig Jewish Wedding, Mexico
Jacqueline & Marvin Non Denominational
Brenda & Michael Interfaith


READ SECRETS TO A MAGICAL WEDDING

Abundant Blessings,
Melinda
IG: @rabbimelindabracha


For more about Melinda, read her Business Plan

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$499

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$499

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$90

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

FL

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Rabbi Melinda Bernstein

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Rabbi Melinda Bernstein is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her services as an officiant for wedding ceremonies. She is described as communicative, professional, and accommodating to individual requests. Reviewers appreciate her personalized and beautiful ceremonies, which capture the atmosphere and reflect the beliefs and values of the couples. Her attention to detail, warmth, and ability to create a connection even through virtual platforms are highly recommended by those who have worked with her. Overall, Rabbi Melinda Bernstein is seen as a blessing and a perfect choice for anyone looking for a spiritual advisor for their wedding.

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Rabbi Melinda Bernstein is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her services as an officiant for wedding ceremonies. She is described as communicative, professional, and accommodating to individual requests. Reviewers appreciate her personalized and beautiful ceremonies, which capture the atmosphere and reflect the beliefs and values of the couples. Her attention to detail, warmth, and ability to create a connection even through virtual platforms are highly recommended by those who have worked with her. Overall, Rabbi Melinda Bernstein is seen as a blessing and a perfect choice for anyone looking for a spiritual advisor for their wedding.

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Nancy G. Sent on 05/06/2024
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South Florida's Best Rabbi

As the mother of the bride, I cannot express enough gratitude for Rabbi Bernsteins role in making my daughter's wedding day so incredibly special. From our initial meeting to the final moments of the ceremony, Rabbi Bernstein exuded warmth, compassion, and a deep understanding of our family's values. Her ability to personalize the ceremony, weaving in traditions and sentiments unique to our family, was truly touching. Rabbi Bernsteins presence added an extra layer of meaning to the day. We fell in love with her right away. The wedding ceremony was the best. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any family seeking a compassionate and thoughtful officiant for their special day.


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Jonathan T. Sent on 05/15/2024
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An Unforgettable Ceremony with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein

My wife and I recently had the immense pleasure of being married by Rabbi Melinda Bernstein, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From our first meeting, Rabbi Melinda’s warmth, kindness, and genuine enthusiasm for her role in our special day were palpable. She took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple, ensuring that our ceremony was deeply personal and reflective of our unique journey together.

Rabbi Melinda has a remarkable ability to blend tradition with modernity, crafting a ceremony that honors timeless customs while also feeling fresh and relevant. Her words were heartfelt and eloquent, moving us and our guests to tears and laughter in equal measure. She created an atmosphere of love, joy, humor, and profound meaning, making our wedding day not just an event, but a beautiful and memorable experience. Stephanie and I cannot emphasize enough how much we enjoyed having her officiate our ceremony.

We are forever grateful to Rabbi Melinda for the incredible role she played in our wedding. She not only officiated our marriage, but she also enriched our lives with her wisdom and kindness. If you are looking for a rabbi who will make your wedding day extraordinary, look no further than Rabbi Melinda. She is a true gem and a blessing to all who have the fortune of working with her.
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Maddy Sent on 12/25/2023
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Wedding with Rabbi Bernstein

Rabbi Bernstein was such a joy to work with. Her communication leading up to our wedding ceremony was clear and she gave us plenty of time to prepare/make decisions. She was flexible and willing to work with all of our requests as well. It’s easy to tell that she’s passionate about her work and really enjoys helping couples. Highly recommend!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Kristina Karina Photography & Film Kristina Karina Photography & Film Wedding Photographers

Rabbi Melinda Bracha was a pleasure to work with! She makes the client feel comfortable and relaxed on their big day. Very professional always!

JCM Photography JCM Photography Wedding Photographers

We recently had the pleasure of working with Rabbi Melinda at a destination wedding in Exuma Bahamas! We were fortunate to connect with her the day prior to the wedding during the rehearsal dinner and from that moment during our initial meeting all the way through the wedding reception the next evening, she was a pleasure to work with! Friendly, professional, poised, and fun to be around! All excellent qualities to have in someone officiating your wedding! This was our first time working with her and we certainly hope to again in the future!

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Rabbi Melinda is an expert officiant who celebrates ceremonies with love, patience, and kindness. She openly embraces all people, and celebrates their ceremony specific to the client's personal desires and beliefs. She goes that extra mile with all of her clients, and ensures that the wedding day experience is heartfelt and memorable. Rabbi Melinda is a knowledgeable pre-marital counselor, and works with couples to ensure that their love for one another is embraced, fostered, and nurtured as they enter into this life covenant. I've had the pleasure to work along side Rabbi Melinda for some time now, and she comes to you with my highest recommendation!

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