About
Artist at Heart • Lover of Nature • Evolving Human
Mary Ellen Deckelmann, MA – is an Officiant, Minister, Celebrant – who will add a contemporary, inspiring, and fun feel to your Wedding Ceremony since 1995.
Being a “Love” and or Relationship Happiness Coach makes it easy for her to connect with you and to find out what is truly important for you in the life you are creating together in Love.
Mary Ellen is dedicated to the magic and the spirit of deep-human-connections and because of this she is able to evoke a feeling of sacredness – love and ritual that is joyful, light-hearted, and friendly.
She brings fresh ideas to communicating your Love-Story in your ceremony – as she is whimsical, soulful, wise, and highly professional.
She honors all paths that lead to love and commitment. She has performed over 1600 plus Weddings throughout the Northwest & Maine which add to her relaxed, creative, kind, and meaningful style.
Mary Ellen grew up in Tanzania, Spain, Turkey, Sri Lanka, and Oregon.
She is a student of human potential, consciousness, and mindfulness – which adds to her expanded world-view and capacity to work graciously with her diverse clientel who are from all-over-the-world.
She loves nature and beauty – and knows so many spectacular locations in nature for your Ceremony or an exquisite venue.
Mary Ellen is so much more than your classic Officiant – she is more of a choreographer of ceremony - a day-of-coordinator – who loves to ensure your ceremony is well organized – flows effortlessly, and touches the hearts of everyone present.
She orchestrates beautiful ceremonies of Love with grace and ease – as the ceremony she creates will be a unique expression of your love and who you are.
www.weddingwithheart.com
maryellen@weddingwithheart.com
Services Offered
Mary Ellen is licensed to practice in the states of California, Hawaii, Maine, Oregon, and Washington. She has experience creating non-religious ceremonies, interfaith ceremonies, vow renewals, civil unions, same-sex unions. ceremonies, , Buddhist, Earth-Based, Non-Denominational, Boho and Pagan ceremonies.
- Woman-owned
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Reviews of Weddings with Heart & Elope Bend

Review summary
Mary Ellen is highly praised as an exceptional and caring officiant for weddings. Many couples experienced her dedication in creating personalized ceremonies, providing guidance on vows, and ensuring a meaningful and intimate day, even with short notice. She is described as professional, compassionate, thorough, and accommodating, with a talent for capturing the unique essence of each couple's relationship. Reviewers commend her for turning simple ceremonies into magical and memorable experiences, making couples feel at ease on their special day, and going above and beyond expectations to deliver beautiful and touching ceremonies. Overall, Mary Ellen comes highly recommended for her warmth, professionalism, and ability to create personalized ceremonies that reflect each couple's love and uniqueness.




Professional Network & Endorsements

Mary Ellen is always professional and wonderful to work with. I have worked with her on a few weddings and I like her style and how she engages the couple and guests in the ceremony to make the memories of their beautiful day even more special.

Mary Ellen is wonderful to work with and has preformed many ceremonies at Black Butte Ranch. Couples enjoy her fun approach, and she develops a wonderful relationship with the couples she works with.

Mary Ellen is a true gem! She is a wonderful woman who will give your wedding the time and attention for a truly beautiful ceremony! You'll certainly be in good hands!