About Me

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Hello! I’m Katelyn: New York City transplant with Michigan roots.

I remove stress and spark excitement for engaged couples and their wedding party by collaborating to write completely custom wedding vows and wedding speeches.

My B.A. in journalism supports my already inquisitive nature. I adore true stories and regularly catch myself asking those Oprah style questions that unearth the heart of someone.

I’ve been featured on such sites as The New York Times, Forbes, HuffPost, Insider, Bustle, Brides, WeddingWire, Bridal Musings, Wedding Chicks, The Everygirl, and Destination I Do.

A personal experience led me to become a wedding writer. After my grandpa passed away, my dad wanted desperately to write a eulogy that would honor how he felt about his father. But, no matter how many times he reworked each paragraph, something was missing—the heart.

My dad loved his father but like most people, he’s not a writer. His eulogy lacked the details that would make the speech specific to his father and it was missing the sentiment that would capture precisely how he felt.

I collaborated with my dad to rewrite the eulogy, using stories and emotions my father expressed to me in his own words.

When my dad read the completed piece, through teary eyes he said, “This is exactly what I wanted to say…I just didn’t know how to put it into words.”

Let's collaborate together to put your heart into words. 

Testimonials

Love my vows Katelyn!!!! It’s such a relief to have this out of the way so I can focus on all the rest of the stuff I need to do! 

You were my very favorite part of the process!! Your experience and confidence in the process took all the stress out of writing my vows!

— Natalie, Florida

I thought the process was outstanding. You did a great job communicating, and I thought the turnaround time for editing was perfect. I also thought the video interview was great in that it was personal and meaningful!

— Jordan

I am a storyteller, not a speechwriter. I was incredibly intimidated about writing one.

So thankful to find Katelyn to get my thoughts all in order. Very proud of how the speech came out. Looking forward to giving it!

— Jennifer Whitley, Texas

I had such a wonderful experience working with Katelyn. She truly helped mold perfect vows that I can’t wait to tell my fiancé on our wedding day! 

Katelyn was friendly, sweet, and super easy to work with. I will definitely be calling her up if I have to give another speech in the near future.

— Jordanne, California

Katelyn was professional, easy to talk to, and made the interviewing process fun. She came well prepared with unexpected and thought-provoking questions to get a better understanding of our love story and who we are as a couple.

She was a pleasure to work with and made the vow writing process enjoyable.

— Kimi Kinsey, South Carolina

Working with Katelyn on my maid of honor toast was an incredible experience. She really took the time to understand my relationship with my best friend and used my responses to craft a toast that put my thoughts and feelings into words in a way that I never would have been able to do on my own.

Before working with Katelyn, I was nervous and stressed about giving (and writing) such a big, important speech. But now I’m so relieved that it’s done, and I honestly can’t wait to stand up and tell everyone exactly what my best friend means to me.

— Allyssa, New Jersey

I didn’t actually know this service existed until I discovered Katelyn! It was such a fun experience to video chat with her about my best friend who is getting married this summer.

I don’t have to stress about writing this a few weeks before my best friend’s wedding. Thank you so much and I can’t wait to read it at my best friend’s wedding!

— Gabby