Melinda Bernstein

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction

I'm a Life Cycle Freelance Rabbi & spiritual guide who helps clients awaken their sacred vitality: harmonize body, breath, & spirit through ancient wisdom.

Overview

Hired 18 times

Serves Fort Lauderdale, FL

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1 employee

15 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and punctuality.

Excellent 4.9

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Angie B.

May 7, 2018

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It was such a pleasure to work with Rabbi Melinda. From the time we began to working together, we immediately sensed that Melinda got us and what we wanted for our ceremony. It was a great experience from beginning to end. The service she gave for our wedding was beautiful and special and I couldn't have asked for a more special day. We were so lucky to have her officiate our wedding.

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen

Melinda Bernstein's reply

Dear Angie... What kind and glowing words. May your beautiful family be graced with continued joy and strength. Warmest Regards, Melinda

Wedding Officiant

Donna P.

Feb 10, 2020

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She was so great. We had a last minute wedding and she did an amazing job. All our guests were so impressed with the ceremony. We can't thank her enough.

Details: Elopement • Jewish • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

Melinda Bernstein's reply

Thank you Donna, it was a pleasure to serve and I'm so glad your guests were impressed too! Stay blessed, Melinda

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Babs R.

Mar 19, 2019

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Rabbi Melinda was a gem to work with… Upon the first meeting we knew she was the right one for our wedding. On the day of the wedding she came as planned & provided us with a beautiful ceremony. She is very personable & cordial. We also treasured that she was a sweetheart of a person. We wholeheartedly would recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and personable rabbi.

Melinda Bernstein's reply

Dear Babs: Thank you so much for you kind and sincere reflection. It was such a divine treat and treasure to be an integral part of and share with your family, your very special day! Warmest regards, Melinda

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Eric S.

Mar 2, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Rabbi a Melinda was great; she helped us out before and after the Wedding. She was fantastic with performing the Ceremony.

Details: Wedding • Jewish • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

Melinda Bernstein's reply

Hi Eric: Thank you for your kind praise and for choosing me as your wedding rabbi! May you and Shauna be blessed always with sweetness! Warmest regards, Melinda

Wedding Officiant

Ed H.

Mar 3, 2019

HI! My name is Ed Horowitz of My Wedding Musician (also a professional vendor) and I've had the pleasure of working with Melinda on many weddings in the past, and can 'assure' you she'll do a beautiful job officiating your wedding! (and she's GREAT to work with! :) But...that's not what brings me here. Recently our next door neighbor's sister passed away, and I was helping her out with the planning of the service at the funeral home. When the subject came up about choosing an officiant (celebrant) to conduct the service, I mentioned I had a friend who I thought would be the 'perfect' person to do so! I was so happy she was available and she did a fabulous job of not only lending much needed comfort to my neighbor during her rime of grief, but put together a heartfelt and beautiful service choosing all the right passages correct words for the actual service. (and her communication is 'second to none'...important for both a wedding or a funeral) It is with all my sincerity that I heartily recommend you hiring her for any special occasion, either a happy one or sad, and promise you'll be glad you did. Thank you Melinda!

Melinda Bernstein's reply

Dear Ed: Thank you so much for your sincerity and kind words of praise. It is always a treasured time working along side you and I thank you so very much for sharing my name with your neighbor. It's an honor to serve families in their deepest time of need. God Bless, Melinda

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
MY PACKAGES: BUDGET PACKAGE $399 • Initial Telephone Consultation • Up to two (2) additional phone consultations • Unlimited e-mail communication • Custom Created Ceremony & Loving Performance • File License with Issuing Clerk of Court • BONUS Premarital Course & Completion Certificate STANDARD PACKAGE $599 • Initial Telephone Consultation • One (1) In-Person Consultation at a convenient location • Up to five (5) additional phone consultations • Unlimited e-mail communication • Custom Created Ceremony & Loving Performance • ¥File License with Issuing Clerk of Court • BONUS Premarital Course & Completion Certificate DELUXE PACKAGE $799 • Initial Telephone Consultation • Two (2) In-Person Consultation at a convenient location • Unlimited phone consultations • Unlimited e-mail communication • Custom Created Ceremony & Loving Performance • File License with Issuing Clerk of Court • BONUS Premarital Course & Completion Certificate JEWISH WEDDING ADDITIONS PRICES ARE ADD ONS... Use of my Portable Chuppah: $180 Ketubah, Break The Glass & Kiddush Cup $180 TRAVEL FEES MAY APPLY IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE MY AREA
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I learn about the couple during a 15-30 minute pre-interview to briefly discuss what the couple wants for their ceremony to see if I am a good fit for them. When we discover that I am a good fit, we arrange for a deposit to be made and I hold the date for them. I send via email, a list describing the ceremony elements and a week prior to the wedding, we discuss ceremony elements and I also gather details about their romance, their lives together so that I can personalize the wedding.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a Certified Life Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, Ordained as a Reform Rabbi, ULC Minister and also hold a Doctorate of Life Counseling in the International University of the Essence Community of Qumran. The trainings led me to write my books: The Roadmap To A Prosperous & Purposeful Life and Seven Steps To A Peaceful Heart After Divorce, (I was married once for 21 years) as well as my publication: The Sacred Roadmap.

Melinda Bernstein

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