A Note From Melanie

Melanie is two words:  ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Our wedding day went from fun in the Sun to PIVOT here comes the rain!!  Melanie didn’t miss a beat, and I felt relaxed and secure that she had things handled at our homestead for those frantic last details as I was relaxing getting ready for my big day.  Melanie was easy to speak with, had incredible ideas for parts of the planning I struggled with, very quick to respond to texts, and was clear and concise with expectations.  I would HIGHLY recommend her skills to anyone looking for a wedding planner or day of coordinator.  

- Tom & Michelle

6.21.25

Private Residence

Sherwood, Or

Since the start, Melanie has made wedding planning a smooth experience. Although I took on things from the start, I don't know where I'd be without the help of her day-of-coordination. She helped ensure everything flowed smoothly with our vendors as well as with decorations & clean up. Forever grateful she truly brought my vision to life.

-Kelsey & Lenny

10.19.24

Ironlight

Lake Oswego, Or

Melanie with The Chick in Charge Events thinks of everything you don’t. She’s proactive and reliable with meticulous attention to detail—exactly what we needed in a wedding planner and day-of coordinator. From initial vision to final execution, Melanie helped us turn our Pinterest board(s) into the best day of our lives.
Her versatility is what differentiates her from other vendors. From planning to coordination and every adjacent task, she does it all: budgets, timelines, decor, vendor management, rentals, deliveries, setup and cleanup.
Melanie was an invaluable asset from the day we got engaged to our wedding day. Not only was she communicative throughout the entire year we worked with her, she was always approachable and responsive—available as much as we needed her. I remember truly enjoying the process and feeling completely at ease, as she was an absolute blast to work with and had everything under control. Did I mention that our 102°F outdoor wedding was absolutely flawless? Melanie really is ‘the chick in charge'!

 -Courtney & Brandon

7.30.2023

Scholls Valley Lodge

Hillsboro, Or

Melanie helped us plan our wedding and we could not have asked for more. She went above and beyond, even helped us put flower bouquets together and shopped for some of the decorations. She is very detail oriented, organized and if something needs to get done, you will hear from her! She was amazing at keeping the rehearsal on track and delegating tasks to be done the day of the wedding. I'm so glad she was there to help! Thank you so much, Melanie!
  

-Crystal & Brenden  

9.28.2018 

The Laurelhurst Club    

Portland, Or  

A person who has awesome attention to detail and is very hard working, Melanie hit a home run with our wedding. Melanie helped us plan from the near beginning of the process. Her hard work, great communication and creative ideas resulted in a fantastic wedding that was fun and memorable. If you want someone you can count on to have your back at your event, choose Melanie.

- Devin & Danielle 

7.22.2018 

Red Barn Villa 

Oregon City, Or
 

Amazed! I am so glad we chose The Chick In Charge Events to plan and arrange our big spa event! Everything was thought of and taken care of. As the spa owner, it was a breath of fresh air to be able to trust in someone to think of all the little details and make sure it all went off with out a hitch. Melanie is amazing and so good at what she does. I couldn't recommend her more for your event.

- Christine Lewy 

Owner of Divine Complexions Spa 

Wilsonville, Or
 

A special round of apaws is due to Melanie G, Volunteer and owner of “The Chick in Charge Events”. She volunteered her services for the Bowling party by procuring $650 worth of donations for our door prizes. Each Volunteer got a free raffle ticket and had the opportunity to purchase more. We sold $235 additional tickets at the party that will go towards the Shelter Dreams Fund for a new animal shelter. Volunteers were all eager to win the $300 Blazer vs Bulls tickets that were donated.  Melanie started volunteering in 2013 and is the parent of Sadie, a pittie that has been in almost every Pitties in Pink parade since the start. Her event business is new and she is very excited to help all that she can.
 

-Multnomah County Animal Shelter 

weekly newsletter to volunteers 

12.7.2018 

Event held at Mt Hood Lanes 

Gresham, Or