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Michelle Snyder
Michelle Snyder
Ordained Minister/Wedding Officiant

Woman-owned

14 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Michelle Snyder is the owner and founder of YellowBird Wedding, a wedding officiant business operating out of Buffalo, New York, and serving the surrounding areas. Back in 2007, Michelle became an ordained minister and started on a journey that led her to meeting some of the most wonderful people celebrating their happiest moments together.

Services Offered

Whether couples are gay, straight, interracial, or intercultural, Michelle is proud to work with them as their special day approaches. She is a supporter of all people and all types of love and will do whatever she can to make their once-in-a-lifetime celebration even better. Nearlyweds can contact YellowBird Wedding to arrange a private consultation with Michelle. Here, they can discuss every aspect of the ceremony while telling their love story before Michelle gets to work on writing the perfect wedding day script.

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FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$25

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?

Other

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of YellowBird Wedding

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Reviewers had an exceptionally positive experience with the officiants, particularly Megan and Michelle, provided by YellowBird Wedding. The officiants were praised for their personalized and heartfelt ceremonies, attention to detail in incorporating couples' stories, and ability to create a warm and joyful atmosphere. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism, kindness, and ease of communication with these officiants, with many guests complimenting the beautiful ceremonies that were crafted with care and thoughtfulness. Overall, YellowBird Wedding's officiants were highly recommended for creating memorable, unique, and seamless wedding ceremonies.

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Reviewers had an exceptionally positive experience with the officiants, particularly Megan and Michelle, provided by YellowBird Wedding. The officiants were praised for their personalized and heartfelt ceremonies, attention to detail in incorporating couples' stories, and ability to create a warm and joyful atmosphere. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism, kindness, and ease of communication with these officiants, with many guests complimenting the beautiful ceremonies that were crafted with care and thoughtfulness. Overall, YellowBird Wedding's officiants were highly recommended for creating memorable, unique, and seamless wedding ceremonies.

Samantha
Samantha Sent on 07/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful wedding!

Karen Younus was my husband's and I's officiant for the big day. It was such a joyful experience. We both were so nervous and frazzled from the day that it was nice to have such a thoughtful and calm ceremony to round out and wind down the day. The detail and care that was given is truly something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you again so much!
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Megan Sent on 02/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Megan was incredible!

Recently married in January and had the pleasure of having Megan Korczynski as our officiant. I could not say enough good things about our experience! She was beyond kind, professional yet personable and so thoughtful with her words! Megan took the time to get to know us as a couple and used what she learned to make the most memorable vows. Highly highly recommend Megan if you’re looking for an officiant for your special day!
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Dakota Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Megan was amazing!

Megan truly made our ceremony such a beautiful and personalized experience! She took the time to meet with us beforehand and gather details on our history - details that were expertly placed into the ceremony speech, including some that I was surprised she was able to work in so naturally! She was super friendly, outgoing, and professional before and during the wedding. Highly recommend!!
Kadijah
Kadijah Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Michelle

We are so grateful to have had Michelle as our officiant! She brought such warmth, joy, and energy to our ceremony, and truly helped set the tone for a day we’ll never forget. Michelle made us feel comfortable and kept the atmosphere lighthearted, which allowed us to be fully present in the moment.

From start to finish, she was kind, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Our guests really enjoyed the ceremony, and we felt so supported having her guide us through it. We would absolutely recommend Michelle to any couple looking for an officiant who can bring heart and positivity to their wedding day.
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Morgan Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing.

Michelle was an amazing officiant and I am so thankful that she was part of our amazing day. Her attention to detail during our ceremony, ensuring she incorporated little parts of our life in it, was beautiful. I would recommend her as a wedding officiant 10 time over!
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Colin Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Flexible, Highly Personal

My partner and I had Megan as our officiant, and she did a fantastic job. From the first conversation, which was oriented around getting to know us, through all of the stages of planning, Megan wanted this ceremony to be ours. She had plenty of suggested wordings for different parts of the wedding, but was even more excited when we decided to write our own wordings and take ownership of the ceremony.

Working with Megan was an absolute pleasure - she was always available to discuss specifics and even reviewed my vows privately to provide some feedback and alleviate nerves. Absolutely recommend YellowBird's team.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Trust them!

Finding an officiant was something I procrastinated for a while, because I didn't know where to start or who to trust. Trust YellowBird! We had Megan Korczynski as our officiant, and she was amazing!! Megan was professional, friendly, prompt, and so easy to work with. We loved our ceremony and would definitely recommenced using YellowBird!
Bryanne
Bryanne Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Megan was wonderful!

We absolutely loved having Megan as our wedding officiant! She was amazing—so well-spoken, personable, and made our ceremony feel truly special and authentic to us. From the very first conversation, she made us feel comfortable and confident that everything would go smoothly (and it did!). Our guests even commented on how beautifully she delivered the ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!


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Hilary Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Yellow Bird Wedding was the sweetest!

We had Megan Korczynski as our wedding officiant and she did a lovely ceremony for us. We told her our love story and she was able to weave it into her words. We absolutely loved her professionalism and friendly demeanor. She made our day so special and our guests were touched by the whole ceremony.
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Isabella Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Megan was the BEST!

Megan was the best officiant that we could have ever asked for. The way that she speaks so clear was something that our older guests commented on. The way that she announciates her words and speaks loudly really make the ceremony feel so special and intimate as well. We had 200 guests at the ceremony and there is no doubt in my mind that every person felt the love and included in the ceremony. Megan spoke about our love story, spoke very kinds words and overall made our ceremony so beautiful and a moment in time that we will never forget!
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Team

Michelle Snyder
Michelle Snyder
Ordained Minister/Wedding Officiant
Karen Younus
Karen Younus
Ordained Minister/Wedding Officiant
Megan Korczynski
Megan Korczynski
Ordained Minister/Wedding Officiant

Professional Network & Endorsements

Ayres Photography Ayres Photography Wedding Photographers

Whenever our clients ask us if we have an officiant to recommend to them, Michelle is always the first one who comes to mind. We have observed her officiate many weddings for our clients, and every single time, she does a fabulous job. Her ceremonies are personal, warm, and specifically tailored to reflect the uniqueness of each couple. She is a very talented public speaker, and she has a knack for making anyone feel instantly comfortable. We love her, and we're confident that you will, too!

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