Joyful Vows Wedding Officiant
Melanie Stevenson Bacchus is your wedding officiant serving Southern California. She believes every couple deserves a ceremony that feels like them, and that is filled with warmth, meaning, humor, and joy. Serving Oceanside, San Diego County, and Southern California. LGBTQ-friendly and elopement-friendly
Whether you want something deeply personal, classically romantic, or refreshingly simple, Melanie will be there for you; fully present, joyful, and committed to making your ceremony unforgettable.
“Celebrate with joy!"
About Your Officiant
Melanie is an ordained Minister by American Marriage Ministries. Her specialty is non-denominational and secular ceremonies.
Ceremony Options
Joyful Vows Bespoke
$800The ceremony of your dreams, especially curated just for you. Includes personalized officiation and ceremony, dress in the color of your choice, and the option to extend duration of stay at the venue.
- ○Personalized script written just for you
- ○Unlimited revisions until you love every word
- ○Rehearsal coordination and day-of guidance
Joyful Vows Classic
$600A beautiful, heartfelt ceremony with all the classic elements you will love and remember. Includes ready-made officiation and ceremony focused on joy and love.
- ○Semi-customized ceremony script with your personal touches
Joyful Vows Swift
$300A short and sweet ceremony to legalize your love for each other.
- ○Joyful ceremony with just the essential elements
Joyful Vows Renew
$500A vow renewal ceremony for couples who want to celebrate their love, commitment, and shared journey, once again.
- ○Heartfelt renewal ceremony honoring your shared journey
Your officiant will ensure your wedding license is completed according to U.S. state laws. After your ceremony, we will submit the license on your behalf to the county in which you were married. From start to finish, you are in good - and joyful! - hands.
Add-ons: Personal touches for your ceremony
Joyful Vows Script
Add ceremony script support to your chosen package. Add $75 to your selected ceremony package.
Joyful Vows — Votos Alegres
Add bilingual Spanish-English support to your chosen package. Add $100 to your selected ceremony package.
Ready to celebrate with joy?
Call: + 1 (442) 888-0272
Email: Melanie@JoyfulVows.Love