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We specialize in non-denominational and spiritual weddings for all couples, and vow renewal ceremonies primarily throughout the Phoenix West Valley. We work with you to customize a ceremony that reflects your relationship.

Melanie Caron-Vlasak, Licensed Officiant, and Owner

I became ordained in 2009 to perform my cousin’s wedding ceremony and instantly fell in love with the process. During the first part of 2010, I launched Tie The Knot Wedding Ceremonies. Little did I know that it would become such a fun and rewarding experience. I am extremely blessed to have a job that I love and grateful for my Tie The Knot Wedding Ceremonies team. The best part is that I get to call each of the team members my friends.

I am passionate about creating and performing ceremonies for my couples that honor their wishes and their relationship. As a mental health professional, in the area of social work, I draw upon my experience to help couples calm their nerves and settle in and enjoy the experience of getting married. Ask me about my famous Sea Turtle calming technique. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and help you develop the vision you have for your wedding day.

Grant Vlasak, Licensed Officiant

After helping Melanie create and put finishing touches on ceremonies, I became ordained in 2011 because I saw how much we were both enjoying the process. Getting to know my couples and create a memorable day, one that includes the people they cherish and represents who they are as a couple, gives me incredible joy, each tim

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
IA
MI
MN
WI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Tie the Knot Wedding Ceremonies

Dlorah
Dlorah Sent on 10/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting Elopement

Oh my gosh—where do we even begin?! Not only were Melanie and Grant easy to find, easy to read and easy to book, both were also incredibly accommodating to our situation and needs. Melanie was more than willing to make our short timeline possible and she made the process for everything so relaxing for us.

The day of, we requested a last-minute tradition be added to our ceremony that honored my heritage, and she was so on board and happy to acquiesce! She made our elopement so memorable and we couldn’t say enough praise of both her and Grant, who so sweetly provided us with pictures from our special day.

Don’t think about it even a second longer…if you want your marriage starting off in the most loving of hands, call these two beautiful beings NOW! We are beyond glad that we did.
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April Sent on 10/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most meaningful and beautiful customized wedding ceremony!

Grant was a wonderful officiant. Thorough, thoughtful and just genuinely a kind and warm person.
He really worked with our daughter and her fiancée to have the most meaningful and beautiful ceremony. Thank you our wedding planner, Janet at Pop the Cork Productions for finding Grant!
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Trisha Sent on 02/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Melanie made our ceremony very heartwarming

Melanie helped us throughout the planning process. She was very hands on and even gave us suggestions on how to make our celebration more meaningful. She also responded fast to emails and calls. You should definitely get her as your officiant ❤️
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Kim D. Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Melonie Caron-Valsak performed our wedding ceremony. Our original pick had surgery. She stepped in an was so professional and warm.

She is the best. Went with the flow when my husband was so nervous.
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Debra Sent on 07/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

We are so thankful to have found Melanie and her husband to make our day so special. They are both amazing and her husband has a hidden talent as a photographer :) Thank you for making our day so perfect. You guys are the best!
S Garrett
S Garrett Sent on 06/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent and Fun Experience

We had a great experience with Mel. She made us feel comfortable and helped ease the tension on our big day. She was flexible and helped us every step of the way. Highly Highly Recommend!
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Keri Sent on 03/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Decision We Made!

Mel is, bottom-line, the BEST officiant I have ever seen officiate a wedding before. She spent so much time getting to know us and our love story! She included small, but important details in our ceremony that I would have never thought to include! She worked with us to make sure we had everything we wanted built in to our special day. She had us and our guests laughing, crying and celebrating in such a natural way! Mel jumped right in during our rehearsal to let everyone know how the ceremony was going to unfold. She allowed us to include special people, traditions and vows without a question! Mel worked closely with our vendors to be sure we had a smooth day and took care of everything! She reminded us to breathe, take in the day and to let our family, friends and vendors take care of everything! Her ceremony reminded us, so much, of why were were standing in front of everyone we loved that day! She embodied our love, personalities, interests and jokes into a memorable ceremony that she provided to us as a beautiful keepsake!
Cassandra
Cassandra Sent on 01/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Biz from Tie The Know Wedding Ceremonies was absolutely amazing! Right from the first meeting we had with her, she took the time to get to know us and understand exactly what type of ceremony we wanted. She wrote an incredible and unique ceremony that was unforgettable. I would recommend her as an officiant to anyone and everyone. Biz, it was amazing working with you, thank you so much!!
Kate
Kate Sent on 10/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Helpful, Friendly!

Biz officiated our wedding in October 2019 and she was friendly, helpful, and really flexible! She worked with us to create a ceremony that was perfect for us and did a fabulous job at the ceremony on the big day! We'd say we'd love to work with her again, but we aren't planning on ever needing another wedding :)
Heidi
Heidi Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Biz was wonderful for our wedding day

Biz, from Tie the Knot Wedding ceremonies, was amazing to work with. She wrote our ceremony beautifully, was always available by email and responded quickly, answered all questions we had, and made us feel really comfortable! She was so professional to work with. Also very creative when we wanted to do something unique for our unity ceremony. We Highly recommend biz! Thank you Biz!
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Awards

55
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Ispiri Events Ispiri Events Wedding Planners

Mel is awesome to work with! She is personable, fun, and creative!

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