InStanza
Ireland / Worldwide Delivery
I’m Melanie, a writer who helps people say what matters, when it matters most.
Need to give a Wedding Speech? You are in safe hands.
Whether you are the best man, groom, parent or bride, I write bespoke wedding speeches that sound like you, keeping you calm, confident and feeling like yourself on the day.
From traditional to witty, or rhymed from start to finish, your speech is written from scratch and shaped around your tone, your story and your relationships.
No templates. No cringe. Just words that land properly.
People often tell me that they sounded like themselves, just better.
Some moments are meant to be spoken. Others are meant to be kept.
That’s where the InstaFrame comes in.
InstaFrames are personalised rhymed pieces of writing that tell the story of the relationship, between the person giving the gift, and the person receiving it.
They are immensely popular in the wedding arena and work perfectly for a mother or father of the bride or groom, as a bridesmaid or best man thank you, or as a special gift on the morning of the wedding.
InstaFrames say I see you, thank you, and you matter, in a way that lasts longer than flowers, chocolates or anything left behind after the last dance.
The InstaFrame has been awarded WeddingsOnline Gift of the Year in 2023 and 2024 and I am proud to say that I’ve been shortlisted for 2026. Fingers crossed!
If you have a speech to give, or have something important to say, I’ll help you do it with warmth, humour and none of the awkward bits.
Melanie x.
Reviews of InStanza
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Stephen
Wedding on 29th Aug 2026
Gemma
Wedding on 30th Dec 2025
I had been searching everywhere for something special for my sisters hen party, then I found Melanie on InStanza and I couldn’t have been happier with what Melanie put together for me.
She send me a questionnaire via email, which I answered and sent back…
When I received the poem back I was thrilled ( more than I ever imagined)
On the hen night I read out the poem and presented the beautiful framed poem with photos to my sister…
A lovely keepsake…
Would highly recommend Melanie …
She send me a questionnaire via email, which I answered and sent back…
When I received the poem back I was thrilled ( more than I ever imagined)
On the hen night I read out the poem and presented the beautiful framed poem with photos to my sister…
A lovely keepsake…
Would highly recommend Melanie …
Response from InStanza
Hi Gemma,
I am so glad that you found me! Thank you so much for the review and for trusting me with the Hen Party gift.
I'm delighted that it was more than you imagined. I hope the 'Lobster Queen' herself finds somewhere nice to hang her InstaFrame :).
Thanks again Gemma,
Melanie x.
I am so glad that you found me! Thank you so much for the review and for trusting me with the Hen Party gift.
I'm delighted that it was more than you imagined. I hope the 'Lobster Queen' herself finds somewhere nice to hang her InstaFrame :).
Thanks again Gemma,
Melanie x.
Added 9th Dec 2025
Karen Mulvey
5.0
Married on 27th Dec 2025
My sister presented my InstaFrames to me at my hen party and I can honestly say that is was the highlight of my day! She read out the poem to me after lunch with all my friends there and it was so lovely to be reminded of all the fun experiences I had had with my friends over my lifetime. Special call out for mention of a funny toe job myself and my very close friend shared during our time in Australia! To have it framed and hanging in my home puts a smile on my face all the time. Picking different lines all the time! A very special gift and a memory of a very special day forever! Love it.
Response from InStanza
Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for leaving such a fab review for me. I honestly LOVED writing this InstaFrame for you. Your memories and stories were absolutely hilarious, and the hens were quick to spill the beans. You've a great bunch of friends there :).
I'm glad you liked the 'Toe Job'... It was definitely a stand out moment for me, I'm just hopeful that it is in the rear view mirror now!
Wishing you a fabulous wedding day and a very happy, and healthy married life together.
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for leaving such a fab review for me. I honestly LOVED writing this InstaFrame for you. Your memories and stories were absolutely hilarious, and the hens were quick to spill the beans. You've a great bunch of friends there :).
I'm glad you liked the 'Toe Job'... It was definitely a stand out moment for me, I'm just hopeful that it is in the rear view mirror now!
Wishing you a fabulous wedding day and a very happy, and healthy married life together.
Melanie x.
Added 5th Dec 2025
Ali
Wedding on 15th Nov 2025
I was a bridesmaid at my cousins wedding and on the morning of the wedding, she surprised me with the most beautiful gift – An InstaFrame written my Melanie in InStanza. It was presented in an A4 frame and had a poem all about our relationship. It captured everything; the dress fittings, the hair, the make-up trials and all the laughs along the way. Melanie even managed to weave in the saga of the wrong shoes being delivered!
I honestly couldn’t believe how personal it was. It is lovely to have something that I will keep forever. It is a gift I will always treasure.
Response from InStanza
Hi Ali,
Thank you so much for such a fabulous review, it means a lot to me. I know you two have such a special relationship, and it certainly sound like you had great fun on the lead up to the wedding! The chaos with the wrong shoes was definitely InstaFrame worthy!
I hope you enjoy looking back on it over the years.
Thank you again for taking the time to write this.
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for such a fabulous review, it means a lot to me. I know you two have such a special relationship, and it certainly sound like you had great fun on the lead up to the wedding! The chaos with the wrong shoes was definitely InstaFrame worthy!
I hope you enjoy looking back on it over the years.
Thank you again for taking the time to write this.
Melanie x.
Added 10th Jan 2026
Katelyn
Wedding on 7th Nov 2025
I got in touch with Melanie just one week before my daughter’s wedding, having suddenly realised that I had to make the speech, and the wedding was literally on top of me and I was in a panic.
From the very first conversation, Melanie was calm, reassuring and completely in control. She had listened to everything I wanted to say and somehow turned my thoughts into a beautiful speech that touched on all the right points.
She also gave me so many practical tips on how to deliver it, pace myself and how to calm the nerves on the day. The speech went brilliantly and I got a fantastic reaction. I can’t thank Melanie enough for stepping in.
I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone.
From the very first conversation, Melanie was calm, reassuring and completely in control. She had listened to everything I wanted to say and somehow turned my thoughts into a beautiful speech that touched on all the right points.
She also gave me so many practical tips on how to deliver it, pace myself and how to calm the nerves on the day. The speech went brilliantly and I got a fantastic reaction. I can’t thank Melanie enough for stepping in.
I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone.
Response from InStanza
Hi Katelyn,
Thank you so much for such a generous review. I can't tell you how delighted I am to hear that all went so well on the day.
You had so much to say, and it was my pleasure to help you shape it into something calm and true to you.
The last minute nerves can be tricky, so I'm thrilled that I was able to help despatch some of those.
Thank you again for trusting me at such an important time, and I am so glad that the speech landed how it should have.
Wishing your daughter and her new husband a fantastic life together.
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for such a generous review. I can't tell you how delighted I am to hear that all went so well on the day.
You had so much to say, and it was my pleasure to help you shape it into something calm and true to you.
The last minute nerves can be tricky, so I'm thrilled that I was able to help despatch some of those.
Thank you again for trusting me at such an important time, and I am so glad that the speech landed how it should have.
Wishing your daughter and her new husband a fantastic life together.
Melanie x.
Added 7th Jan 2026
Amy - Guest at Wedding.
Married on 7th Nov 2025
As a wedding guest, I wanted to buy something that the couple would always have. After weeks trying to find something different, I found Melanie and her InstaFrames.
Melanie wrote the MOST gorgeous personalised piece for the couple - funny, hearfelt and so them.
It was beautifully framed complete with photos of them. If you want to be the favourite guest... Order one! No shop bought present could ever compare. Thanks Melanie.
Melanie wrote the MOST gorgeous personalised piece for the couple - funny, hearfelt and so them.
It was beautifully framed complete with photos of them. If you want to be the favourite guest... Order one! No shop bought present could ever compare. Thanks Melanie.
Response from InStanza
Amy... I am so thrilled that you are the favourite wedding guest, that just the best news :)
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fab review, it is very much appreciated. I'd love you to come and work as my marketing manager anytime!!
If I can help in the future please just shout, it would be my pleasure to look after you again.
Thank you again Amy,
Melanie x.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fab review, it is very much appreciated. I'd love you to come and work as my marketing manager anytime!!
If I can help in the future please just shout, it would be my pleasure to look after you again.
Thank you again Amy,
Melanie x.
Added 5th Dec 2025
Sasha
Wedding on 31st Oct 2025
I ordered an InstaFrame for my cousin's wedding and it was honestly such a joy to give. It was really funny, beautifully written and completely captured the couple.
The bride and groom loved it, and it felt so much more personal than a traditional gift. It was an amazing wedding thank you Melanie!
The bride and groom loved it, and it felt so much more personal than a traditional gift. It was an amazing wedding thank you Melanie!
Response from InStanza
Hi Sasha,
I'm am so pleased that the InstaFrame was a big hit with the bride and groom. There was plenty to write about after eleven years together; you did a great job gathering all of the info.
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review, and also for trusting me with this very important gift.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
I'm am so pleased that the InstaFrame was a big hit with the bride and groom. There was plenty to write about after eleven years together; you did a great job gathering all of the info.
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review, and also for trusting me with this very important gift.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 31st Dec 2025
Derek
Wedding on 13th Sep 2025
I had been struggling with writing my Father of the Bride speech. I had a so many memories noted down but couldn't make any sense of them. A friend suggested that I contact InStanza and I am so happy that I did.
Melanie turned my thoughts into an excellent speech that brought tears and laughter on my daughters Big Day.
Thank you so much for your creative talent.
Melanie turned my thoughts into an excellent speech that brought tears and laughter on my daughters Big Day.
Thank you so much for your creative talent.
Response from InStanza
Hi Derek,
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review.
I'm always delighted to help the struggling Dads to make sense of their notes!
I am so pleased that the speech was well received... I hope there were more laughs than tears :).
Wishing the newlyweds a very happy and healthy life together.
Warm wishes,
Melanie.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review.
I'm always delighted to help the struggling Dads to make sense of their notes!
I am so pleased that the speech was well received... I hope there were more laughs than tears :).
Wishing the newlyweds a very happy and healthy life together.
Warm wishes,
Melanie.
Added 30th Dec 2025
Jo
Wedding on 3rd Sep 2025
My parents were celebrating 20 years of being married and my brother and I wanted something to say about them at the party. We were useless at trying to put it together. I sent an email to Melanie and immediately got a reply.
She sent me a simple questionnaire that we filled out, and a week later, we got the most incredible poem about our parents; where they met, got engaged and all of the fun stuff they did in their married life.
We read it at the party, my mom was a hot mess and my dad wasn’t much better. They just loved it. After the party, I went back to Melanie and asked her to frame it which she did.
This is an amazing service, and she was such a dote to deal with. I will definitely use her again!
She sent me a simple questionnaire that we filled out, and a week later, we got the most incredible poem about our parents; where they met, got engaged and all of the fun stuff they did in their married life.
We read it at the party, my mom was a hot mess and my dad wasn’t much better. They just loved it. After the party, I went back to Melanie and asked her to frame it which she did.
This is an amazing service, and she was such a dote to deal with. I will definitely use her again!
Response from InStanza
Hi Jo,
Aw, this really made me smile. I am more than happy to take responsibility for your Mom being a hot mess..... But a good mess!
I'm delighted it didn't end at the party and the words now live on in an InstaFrame.
Thank you for trusting me to look after this for you, and for leaving such a lovely review.
Melanie x.
Aw, this really made me smile. I am more than happy to take responsibility for your Mom being a hot mess..... But a good mess!
I'm delighted it didn't end at the party and the words now live on in an InstaFrame.
Thank you for trusting me to look after this for you, and for leaving such a lovely review.
Melanie x.
Added 11th Jan 2026
Sam
5.0
Married on 23rd Aug 2025
I chose an InstaFrame for my parents on my wedding day because I wanted something lasting and meaningful. It was the perfect way to say thank you for a lifetime of love and
support, and for everything they did for me in the lead-up to the wedding. They absolutely loved it.
support, and for everything they did for me in the lead-up to the wedding. They absolutely loved it.
Response from InStanza
Hi Sam,
You are so kind to leave this lovely review for me. Thank you so much!
I loved writing this Instaframe, the parents often get overlooked on the wedding day as far as pressies go.
Your Mom and Dad sound like the most gorgeous people, I really enjoyed writing their InstaFrame and I know that it meant a lot to you too.
Feel free to get in touch if I can help you with anything again, it would be my pleasure.
With every warm wish,
Melanie
You are so kind to leave this lovely review for me. Thank you so much!
I loved writing this Instaframe, the parents often get overlooked on the wedding day as far as pressies go.
Your Mom and Dad sound like the most gorgeous people, I really enjoyed writing their InstaFrame and I know that it meant a lot to you too.
Feel free to get in touch if I can help you with anything again, it would be my pleasure.
With every warm wish,
Melanie
Added 31st Dec 2025
Charlie
Wedding on 10th Jul 2025
I was asked to do a reading at my cousins wedding and was allowed to pick the reading of my choice. I heard about Melanie in InStanza who writes speeches and poems. I got in touch and she wrote the most amazing poem about my cousin and her fiancé. I read it out as a surprise during the service and to say that my cousin and her husband loved it was an understatement. They laughed and cried as did everyone there!
Melanie is so so easy to work with; she just got the vibe I was looking for and I really enjoyed the process as it was so easy. She as a great sense of humour, and this was obvious throughout the poem.
If you wanted something different for a wedding service I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Melanie.
Melanie is so so easy to work with; she just got the vibe I was looking for and I really enjoyed the process as it was so easy. She as a great sense of humour, and this was obvious throughout the poem.
If you wanted something different for a wedding service I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Melanie.
Added 10th Jan 2026
Deirdre Monaghan
Wedding on 6th Jun 2025
This was a gift to my best friend on her wedding day. I was her bridesmaid and it was just such a special gift!
Response from InStanza
Hi Dee,
Thank you so much for leaving a review and also for sharing the picture. I hope that you all had a fabulous day, and I am thrilled that it turned out to be so special.
Many thanks,
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for leaving a review and also for sharing the picture. I hope that you all had a fabulous day, and I am thrilled that it turned out to be so special.
Many thanks,
Melanie x.
Added 6th Jan 2026
Ronan and Emma
Married on 21st Apr 2025
Melanie was a dream to deal with throughout the process, made our lives very easy and took away any stress we had in relation to writing our speeches.
It was great to know we had a pro in our corner for this part, so we could concentrate on other items.
We would highly recommend Melanie, and you can rest assured that your speech will land perfectly on the day.
Thank you again Melanie.
It was great to know we had a pro in our corner for this part, so we could concentrate on other items.
We would highly recommend Melanie, and you can rest assured that your speech will land perfectly on the day.
Thank you again Melanie.
Response from InStanza
Ronan and Emma,
Huge thank to you both for your review!
Well from one dream to another.... Well done to both of you for being so calm, cool and collected regarding your speeches. I thoroughly enjoyed writing this joint speech as not everyone can pull it off.... Fair play to you guys!
You are a fab couple, and I wish you a very happy married life together.
With every warm wish,
Melanie x.
Huge thank to you both for your review!
Well from one dream to another.... Well done to both of you for being so calm, cool and collected regarding your speeches. I thoroughly enjoyed writing this joint speech as not everyone can pull it off.... Fair play to you guys!
You are a fab couple, and I wish you a very happy married life together.
With every warm wish,
Melanie x.
Added 24th May 2025
Michelle and Andrew
5.0
Married on 31st Dec 2024
Melanie was incredible helping put together what i wanted to say as a bride; the perfect balance of humour and sentiment.
The process is incredible and her incredible way with words ensures yuo have everything yo.u would like to say written to perfection.
The process is incredible and her incredible way with words ensures yuo have everything yo.u would like to say written to perfection.
Response from InStanza
Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for leaving this review for me, it is very much appreciated.
I loved writing your wedding speech, I have a big grá for putting together the right words for my brides :)
Thank you for contacting me.
Wishing you and Andrew a very happy married life together.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for leaving this review for me, it is very much appreciated.
I loved writing your wedding speech, I have a big grá for putting together the right words for my brides :)
Thank you for contacting me.
Wishing you and Andrew a very happy married life together.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 21st May 2025
Sarah Lynders
5.0
Married on 23rd Nov 2024
I cannot recommend Melanie highly enough. When myself and my husband were planning our wedding, we were trying to decide what poems to be read during our civil ceremony, we thought it would be a lovely idea to have a poem written about our story together.
I began my research to see where I could get a poem written and came across Melanie. Melanie is a professional speech writer and her work was very impressive. I reached out to Melanie and she could not have been more helpful. She was so lovely to deal with from the first point of contact. She sent me across a questionaire via email which included about 25 questions all about us. We answered them and sent them back to her.
A few weeks later we received our poem. It was absolutely perfect!! Melanie articulated our story beautifully, every verse was perfect; short, sweet and to the point.
Melanie has an incredible talent I was shocked how someone could create such a beautiful poem articulating our story so well based off a questionnaire! Melanie was such a sweetheart also, I felt like I had known her my whole life when chatting to her she was so easy to talk to and so friendly.
Thanks so much Melanie, from the bottom of our hearts, for creating such beautiful words that we will cherish forever.
Sarah & Michael xx
I began my research to see where I could get a poem written and came across Melanie. Melanie is a professional speech writer and her work was very impressive. I reached out to Melanie and she could not have been more helpful. She was so lovely to deal with from the first point of contact. She sent me across a questionaire via email which included about 25 questions all about us. We answered them and sent them back to her.
A few weeks later we received our poem. It was absolutely perfect!! Melanie articulated our story beautifully, every verse was perfect; short, sweet and to the point.
Melanie has an incredible talent I was shocked how someone could create such a beautiful poem articulating our story so well based off a questionnaire! Melanie was such a sweetheart also, I felt like I had known her my whole life when chatting to her she was so easy to talk to and so friendly.
Thanks so much Melanie, from the bottom of our hearts, for creating such beautiful words that we will cherish forever.
Sarah & Michael xx
Response from InStanza
Hi Sarah & Michael,
Well what can I say to that? HUGE thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Let me tell you that the pleasure was all mine; I loved the story of how you two got together, and you gave me so much great info, that you made it easy.
I am delighted that everything went well and am so pleased that my words resonated with you. I know that you guys will have a fabulous life together.
Very best wishes,
Melanie x.
Well what can I say to that? HUGE thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Let me tell you that the pleasure was all mine; I loved the story of how you two got together, and you gave me so much great info, that you made it easy.
I am delighted that everything went well and am so pleased that my words resonated with you. I know that you guys will have a fabulous life together.
Very best wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 2nd Feb 2025
Ann Marie and Dean
Married on 7th Sep 2024
Melanie helped my husband and I put together our speeches for our wedding day on the 7th of September 2024.
The speech went really well; everyone complemented it and there were quite a few tears in the house. My husband's Dad cried and he's never seen his Dad cry before!
Thank you for helping me. Thank you for putting together such a wonderful speech. I've made it into a little booklet and will forever cherish it.
The speech went really well; everyone complemented it and there were quite a few tears in the house. My husband's Dad cried and he's never seen his Dad cry before!
Thank you for helping me. Thank you for putting together such a wonderful speech. I've made it into a little booklet and will forever cherish it.
Response from InStanza
Hi Ann Marie & Dean,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I hope Dean's Dad has recovered and that he had a hanky to hand!
It was such a treat for me to write a speech, for both the bride and the groom, and I love the idea of the booklet. Thank you for sharing.
Wishing you both many years of happiness together, as husband and wife.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I hope Dean's Dad has recovered and that he had a hanky to hand!
It was such a treat for me to write a speech, for both the bride and the groom, and I love the idea of the booklet. Thank you for sharing.
Wishing you both many years of happiness together, as husband and wife.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 4th Oct 2024
Anne Tarpey McNally.
Wedding on 30th Jun 2024
Recently, I wanted to gift something very special to friends to mark their marriage and Melanie from Instanza did exactly that.
She wrote a very personal poem for the happy couple incorporating special details from the happy couples courtship & included photos from the day.
It was Fab. Would highly recommend InStanza if you need to have a memento for any special occasion or a speech written, then Melanie is the lady!
She wrote a very personal poem for the happy couple incorporating special details from the happy couples courtship & included photos from the day.
It was Fab. Would highly recommend InStanza if you need to have a memento for any special occasion or a speech written, then Melanie is the lady!
Response from InStanza
Hi Anne,
I really appreciate you taking the time you to leave such a lovely review for me. I'm delighted that the Instaframe went down so well; J&S were such a lovely couple to write about, and I know from all of their stories, they will have a very happy life together. I'd be more than happy to help you with any Instaframe in the future. Please keep in touch.
With every best wish,
Melanie.
I really appreciate you taking the time you to leave such a lovely review for me. I'm delighted that the Instaframe went down so well; J&S were such a lovely couple to write about, and I know from all of their stories, they will have a very happy life together. I'd be more than happy to help you with any Instaframe in the future. Please keep in touch.
With every best wish,
Melanie.
Added 6th Oct 2024
Des - Father of the Groom.
Wedding on 8th Jun 2024
As the Father of the Groom, the thought of writing a speech for my son's wedding was very daunting. I got in touch with Melanie and she made me feel so at ease. She helped me to put into words, exactly what I wanted to say.
I was so happy with the outcome and that was reflected on the day. It couldn't have gone better.
I was so happy with the outcome and that was reflected on the day. It couldn't have gone better.
Response from InStanza
Hi Des,
I am so pleased to read your review and hear that all went well on your son's wedding day. It is always daunting, but I knew that you would nail it!
I am always on hand for the rest of your gang, should they tie the knot in the future.
Best wishes,
Melanie.
I am so pleased to read your review and hear that all went well on your son's wedding day. It is always daunting, but I knew that you would nail it!
I am always on hand for the rest of your gang, should they tie the knot in the future.
Best wishes,
Melanie.
Added 21st Nov 2024
Gemma
Married on 31st May 2024
I had the privilege to get the most amazing help with my speech (poem) for my sisters wedding from Melanie.
I would highly recommend her work. She was so lovely and very easy to communicate with.
What I wanted to incorporate into my speech, she did her utmost to do it and she met every need.
The speech went fantastic, everyone loved it and they were talking about it for most of the night. My sister was absolutley delighted with it and found it hilarious.
I would highly recommend her work. She was so lovely and very easy to communicate with.
What I wanted to incorporate into my speech, she did her utmost to do it and she met every need.
The speech went fantastic, everyone loved it and they were talking about it for most of the night. My sister was absolutley delighted with it and found it hilarious.
Response from InStanza
Hi Gemma,
Huge thanks for leaving a lovely review for me. You enabled me to write such a personal poem by generously sharing all of the relevant information about your sister and her fiancé. I am thrilled that she found it hilarious.... Every wedding should have lots of laughter!
I know that she and her husband will have a fun filled life together.
Well done you for nailing it... I know how nervous you were; I hope you are very proud of yourself because you should be... I knew you could do it!
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Huge thanks for leaving a lovely review for me. You enabled me to write such a personal poem by generously sharing all of the relevant information about your sister and her fiancé. I am thrilled that she found it hilarious.... Every wedding should have lots of laughter!
I know that she and her husband will have a fun filled life together.
Well done you for nailing it... I know how nervous you were; I hope you are very proud of yourself because you should be... I knew you could do it!
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 22nd Sep 2024
Enda - Best Man.
Married on 17th May 2024
I would 100% recommend Melanie to anybody that is unsure about what to say in your speech. She covers all of the bases, from the formalities and introductions to the jokes and the humour.
And the best thing about it all is that it's tailored specifically for you and she really makes your personality shine through which was very important for me!
Her quick responses and friendly personality made the entire experience very pleasant and she was always available to help with anything. I was dreading giving the speech before chatting to Melanie but because of her everyone thinks I'm an expert!
And the best thing about it all is that it's tailored specifically for you and she really makes your personality shine through which was very important for me!
Her quick responses and friendly personality made the entire experience very pleasant and she was always available to help with anything. I was dreading giving the speech before chatting to Melanie but because of her everyone thinks I'm an expert!
Response from InStanza
Hi Enda,
Thank you so much for your review. I had great craic writing this speech as the stories you shared with me were fantastic.
I'll be on hand for any more speeches you might need,... I'm delighted it all went so well for you.
Best wishes,
Melanie.
Thank you so much for your review. I had great craic writing this speech as the stories you shared with me were fantastic.
I'll be on hand for any more speeches you might need,... I'm delighted it all went so well for you.
Best wishes,
Melanie.
Added 8th Nov 2024
Rachael Davis
Wedding on 26th Apr 2024
I really wanted to gift my friend who has everything something different for her wedding day. Melanie from Instanza.ie wrote the most beautiful words really capturing the important people and funny moments of this super special day. A unique framed gift that has photos, stories and most important a keepsake to cherish.
Response from InStanza
Hi Rachael,
You are so good to leave such a lovely review for me. Thank you so much for your input and for sharing the fab info that went into the Instaframe. I hope that it has found it's place in your friends home, and hangs proudly with all of the memories together.
Renewed thanks,
Melanie x.
You are so good to leave such a lovely review for me. Thank you so much for your input and for sharing the fab info that went into the Instaframe. I hope that it has found it's place in your friends home, and hangs proudly with all of the memories together.
Renewed thanks,
Melanie x.
Added 17th Dec 2024
Serena
Wedding on 9th Dec 2023
Amazing service from start to finish. So easy to deal with. Great gift for an newly married couple x
Response from InStanza
Hi Serena,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback here. I'm so pleased I could help, and am delighted that you were happy with the service. Wishing M&K every best wish for a wonderful life together.
Warm regards,
Melanie.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback here. I'm so pleased I could help, and am delighted that you were happy with the service. Wishing M&K every best wish for a wonderful life together.
Warm regards,
Melanie.
Added 24th Jan 2024
Jamie Skelton
5.0
Married on 2nd Dec 2023
I cannot recommend Melanie Hunter's services enough. Upon completing my wedding speech, I thought it could be improved. So I touched base with Melanie who worked with me to craft a heartwarming, funny & beautifully written speech.
Honestly, if you're looking for help when it comes to your wedding speech, contact Melanie instantly!
Honestly, if you're looking for help when it comes to your wedding speech, contact Melanie instantly!
Response from InStanza
Hi Jamie,
Thank you so much for your fab review! It was a pleasure working with you and I am thrilled that I could help to polish your already fab speech! Your hard work and personal touches really came through in the final version... It was my pleasure to assist in fine-tuning it, to reflect all that you wanted to say.
Huge congrats again to you and Mrs. Skelton.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for your fab review! It was a pleasure working with you and I am thrilled that I could help to polish your already fab speech! Your hard work and personal touches really came through in the final version... It was my pleasure to assist in fine-tuning it, to reflect all that you wanted to say.
Huge congrats again to you and Mrs. Skelton.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 10th Oct 2024
Sheena
5.0
Married on 14th Oct 2023
Melanie was very easy to work with and responded fast to emails. She used the questionnaire information I had given really well, putting together a personal and well balanced poem for everyone to enjoy. It went down well and everyone commented on how it was a nice touch. I would definitely do it again and I would definitely recommend Melanie.
Thanks Melanie!
Thanks Melanie!
Response from InStanza
Hi Sheena,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is really appreciated. I'm thrilled that all went so well, and it was seen as an nice touch on your wedding day. I'll look forward to the next instalment!
You looked stunning in the photo you sent.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is really appreciated. I'm thrilled that all went so well, and it was seen as an nice touch on your wedding day. I'll look forward to the next instalment!
You looked stunning in the photo you sent.
Best wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 19th Oct 2023
Nora
5.0
Married on 7th Oct 2023
I was very nervous about making a speech at my sons wedding but wanted to make it memorable..I called Melanie and she instantly got me and what I needed..she absolutely captured what I wanted to say..On the day of the wedding I was looking forward to reading it and to my amazement got a standing applause from all the guests..I will be returning to Melanie when my second son marries.. Regards Nora
Response from InStanza
Hi Nora,
Thank you so much for leaving this review for me. I loved writing the speech and I'm not surprised that you got a standing applause... I knew that you would have nailed it!
Thanks for putting so much into the questionnaire.
I'll look forward to looking after you again.
Melanie x.
Thank you so much for leaving this review for me. I loved writing the speech and I'm not surprised that you got a standing applause... I knew that you would have nailed it!
Thanks for putting so much into the questionnaire.
I'll look forward to looking after you again.
Melanie x.
Added 18th Oct 2023
Clint
5.0
Married on 22nd Sep 2023
Melanie was fantastic to deal with, from the beginning she put me at ease.
Speeches would not be my thing, so to have Melanie put my words together for the perfect speech was amazing.
I felt so comfortable on the day which I could never have imagined before I contacted Melanie.
I would definitely return in the future if ever I needed help again.
Speeches would not be my thing, so to have Melanie put my words together for the perfect speech was amazing.
I felt so comfortable on the day which I could never have imagined before I contacted Melanie.
I would definitely return in the future if ever I needed help again.
Response from InStanza
Hi Clint,
Thank you! I am beyond pleased that all went so well, it was my pleasure to help you and I know that you delivered your wedding speech like a pro! It's just easier having a little help to put some shape and form on what you want to say, it was my pleasure to help with this. I'll have my pen ready for the next one.
Best wishes,
Melanie.
Thank you! I am beyond pleased that all went so well, it was my pleasure to help you and I know that you delivered your wedding speech like a pro! It's just easier having a little help to put some shape and form on what you want to say, it was my pleasure to help with this. I'll have my pen ready for the next one.
Best wishes,
Melanie.
Added 23rd Nov 2023
Shauna.
Married on 16th Sep 2023
Melanie,
I don't even know where to start,
It's perfect, it made me cry from the beginning, thank you!
Thank you so much,
Shauna.
I don't even know where to start,
It's perfect, it made me cry from the beginning, thank you!
Thank you so much,
Shauna.
Response from InStanza
Hi Shauna,
Aw, I am so thrilled.... I hope that you had the tissues to hand! Thank you so much.
Melanie x.
Aw, I am so thrilled.... I hope that you had the tissues to hand! Thank you so much.
Melanie x.
Added 3rd Sep 2023
Lynn and Kenneth.
5.0
Married on 3rd Aug 2023
I was looking for something different to give to my Fianc? on my wedding day. I came across the Instaframe on Facebook.
So I went with it and it was exactly the way I wanted it; very personal and very us. Thanks to Melanie, it turned out amazing, and my now husband did even shed a tear while reading it.
Lynn.
So I went with it and it was exactly the way I wanted it; very personal and very us. Thanks to Melanie, it turned out amazing, and my now husband did even shed a tear while reading it.
Lynn.
Response from InStanza
Thank you Lynn. I' m so glad Kenneth enjoyed his Instaframe.
Wishing you both many years of happiness together.
Melanie x.
Wishing you both many years of happiness together.
Melanie x.
Added 5th Oct 2023
Martina Mulvey
5.0
Married on 14th Jul 2023
We are absolutely thrilled with our wedding frame, the craftsmanship is beautiful, elegant, and clearly made with so much care. The attention to detail is outstanding — from the quality of the materials to the perfectly personalised touches. It truly captures our Engagement & fun we shared on our Wedding day and has become one of our favourite keepsakes in our home.
The owner was an absolute pleasure to deal with: friendly, professional, and genuinely passionate about her work. The frame arrived beautifully packaged and exceeded all expectations. If you’re looking for a unique, meaningful gift or a stunning way to display your wedding memories, I couldn’t recommend this business more. Thank you so much for creating something we will treasure forever!
The owner was an absolute pleasure to deal with: friendly, professional, and genuinely passionate about her work. The frame arrived beautifully packaged and exceeded all expectations. If you’re looking for a unique, meaningful gift or a stunning way to display your wedding memories, I couldn’t recommend this business more. Thank you so much for creating something we will treasure forever!
Response from InStanza
Hi Martina,
Well I am blushing....
Aw, I love seeing photos my of my InstaFrames. I am chuffed that it was one of your favourite keepsakes. I was honoured to write your story, and I have no doubt that your married life will be filled with dips in the sea, Baileys on ice and the odd browse on Adverts.ie... (I might bump into you there!)... And of course lots of laughter and fun.
Wishing you both health and happiness and thank you again for leaving this review for me.
Melanie x.
Well I am blushing....
Aw, I love seeing photos my of my InstaFrames. I am chuffed that it was one of your favourite keepsakes. I was honoured to write your story, and I have no doubt that your married life will be filled with dips in the sea, Baileys on ice and the odd browse on Adverts.ie... (I might bump into you there!)... And of course lots of laughter and fun.
Wishing you both health and happiness and thank you again for leaving this review for me.
Melanie x.
Added 7th Dec 2025
Kerrie
5.0
Married on 14th Jul 2023
I could not have been happier with my instaframe and it made the perfect gift for my husband on the day of our wedding. I even read the poem out during the speeches and it went down a treat! Melanie was so helpful through every stage of the process and had no problem making any edits that I requested. She was a true professional and wanted to make sure everything was just how I wanted it to be. I would definitely recommend Melanie for any occasion and particularly to any future brides to be.
Response from InStanza
Hi Kerrie,
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed writing the beautiful story of you two. Thank you for trusting me to do it.
I'm always here if any additions are required in the future.
Melanie x.
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed writing the beautiful story of you two. Thank you for trusting me to do it.
I'm always here if any additions are required in the future.
Melanie x.
Added 8th Sep 2023
Catherine - Delivered a speech at her sisters wedding.
Married on 6th Jul 2023
Thank you darling Melanie
Nailed it !! Xxxx
Everyone loved my speech xx
Catherine.
Nailed it !! Xxxx
Everyone loved my speech xx
Catherine.
Response from InStanza
Hi Catherine,
I knew you'd nail it... Your sister is one lucky gal!
Thank you for asking for my help.
Melanie x
I knew you'd nail it... Your sister is one lucky gal!
Thank you for asking for my help.
Melanie x
Added 3rd Sep 2023
Catherine Cannon
5.0
Married on 29th May 2023
I simply could not recommend Melanie more - her professionalism, flexibility and quality of work are all of the highest standard. I got an Instanza poem created for my parents & Melanie was able to take my answers to her brief questionnaire and translate that into a beautiful, articulate poem. They were so overjoyed when I presented it to them, and got quite emotional at parts. Anyone who's thinking of using her services - I guarantee you will not regret it!
Response from InStanza
Hi Catherine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! I am delighted that your parents enjoyed, they really were a pleasure to write about.
Wishing you and Sergio and wonderful life together.
Melanie x
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! I am delighted that your parents enjoyed, they really were a pleasure to write about.
Wishing you and Sergio and wonderful life together.
Melanie x
Added 8th Jan 2024
Debbie and Donal
5.0
Married on 21st Apr 2023
Hi Melanie,
I read and listened to the rhymed speech a couple of times and it is just perfect.
It is just what I wanted; it tells our story but in a light hearted way.
Thank you so much, I'm so delighted with it.
Debbie.
I read and listened to the rhymed speech a couple of times and it is just perfect.
It is just what I wanted; it tells our story but in a light hearted way.
Thank you so much, I'm so delighted with it.
Debbie.
Added 3rd Sep 2023
Ciara and Eamonn
Married on 24th Mar 2023
Hey Melanie,
Sorry I never got to get back to you before now.
Thank you so much for all your helped. I did the speech and it went down well I felt super after doing it. Even the bit about my dad was perfect.
I would love to keep in touch for other things I might need some help with in the future it's amazing how a little help can go such a long way including boosting someone's confidence and making them feel more at ease with talking in front of crowds with the great piece of work you wrote out for me.
Thanks again
Ciara
Sorry I never got to get back to you before now.
Thank you so much for all your helped. I did the speech and it went down well I felt super after doing it. Even the bit about my dad was perfect.
I would love to keep in touch for other things I might need some help with in the future it's amazing how a little help can go such a long way including boosting someone's confidence and making them feel more at ease with talking in front of crowds with the great piece of work you wrote out for me.
Thanks again
Ciara
Added 3rd Sep 2023
Frances
Wedding on 24th Nov 2022
I asked Melanie to write a poem for me for my sisters wedding, I am not a good pubic speaker so thought a poem summing up our lives together would be easier then telling boring stories. It went down so well with the crowd and my sister. Melanie is so talented and so easy to work with. It was a pleasure dealing with her. My brother unexpectedly couldn't attend the wedding and Melanie added some verses in about him. I would highly recommend Instanza for any speeches or poems needed for any event. I will def be using her service again.
Response from InStanza
Hi Frances,
Thanks so much for your review. There were no boring stories to be told; you provided great information which I worked with, so good on you for sending it on to me! I'll look forward to writing the next verse for you. Best wishes, Melanie x.
Thanks so much for your review. There were no boring stories to be told; you provided great information which I worked with, so good on you for sending it on to me! I'll look forward to writing the next verse for you. Best wishes, Melanie x.
Added 7th Dec 2022
Danielle
5.0
Married on 21st Aug 2022
M?lanie created an incredible frame. She asked all the right questions to put it together. She had great ideas and went above and beyond. Our beautiful wedding frame is hanging in our family home. Her frames make beautiful gifts that will be treasured forever. I highly recommend Instanza.
Response from InStanza
Thanks so much for your kind words Danielle, it was a pleasure to look after this for you. I am so pleased that you were happy with it - It always helps when I get such interesting and articulate stories to write about.
Congrats again to you and Robert.
Warm wishes,
Melanie x.
Congrats again to you and Robert.
Warm wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 18th Oct 2022
Aidan, Co Kerry
Wedding on 14th Jul 2022
Melanie went above and beyond to create a gift for a close family members wedding. The recipients were delighted with their frame to mark their special day. It included lots of laughs and memories, it hit all the emotions! A beautiful gift that will be treasured. Thank you Melanie, we would have no hesitation in recommending Instanza to our friends & family
Added 23rd Oct 2022
Lyndsey and Daniel
5.0
Married on 5th May 2022
Hi Melanie I absolutely love it thank you so much???? I can't believe you wrote that in just 2 days! My mam is going to love it, she'll be sobbing and laughing at the same time can't wait to give it to her ?? Everything is just perfect ????????. Lyndsey
Added 12th Jan 2023
Ash & Stef
5.0
Married on 26th Jan 2022
Hi Melanie,
Only getting around to letting you know that the poem was an absolute 100% hit!!! It was so perfect! Everyone was talking about it. Even the next day I was getting asked how did I come up with such a fab story. I really wanted to take the credit, but I was honest and told the truth, that it was all down to Melanie at Instanza. It was just brill, exactly what I wanted. You are amazing!
Thank you so so much!
Keira.
Only getting around to letting you know that the poem was an absolute 100% hit!!! It was so perfect! Everyone was talking about it. Even the next day I was getting asked how did I come up with such a fab story. I really wanted to take the credit, but I was honest and told the truth, that it was all down to Melanie at Instanza. It was just brill, exactly what I wanted. You are amazing!
Thank you so so much!
Keira.
Added 6th Jan 2023
Sophie
5.0
Married on 29th Oct 2021
After searching the web tirelessly for the perfect ?hen party? gift for my best friend who?d had her wedding postponed 3 times due to the pandemic (!), I came across ?instanza?.
Melanie was a pleasure to deal with throughout and made this such a personal service. Melanie even liaised with a printers locally to me and make sure the instaframe was ready to collect in plenty of time before the hen party.
Our instaframe was read out to the hen, there were plenty of tears and lots of laughter in the room. The hen was speechless (that doesn't happen often!) and was delighted with her frame.
Thank you to instanza and Melanie once again, I would highly recommend for a special occasion - I shall most certainly be back!
Melanie was a pleasure to deal with throughout and made this such a personal service. Melanie even liaised with a printers locally to me and make sure the instaframe was ready to collect in plenty of time before the hen party.
Our instaframe was read out to the hen, there were plenty of tears and lots of laughter in the room. The hen was speechless (that doesn't happen often!) and was delighted with her frame.
Thank you to instanza and Melanie once again, I would highly recommend for a special occasion - I shall most certainly be back!
Added 3rd Nov 2021
Rachael
Wedding on 29th Oct 2021
I am absolutely thrilled with the Instanza we had created by Melanie. From providing a simple questionnaire she managed to work her magic and create a beautiful piece incorporating some fond memories into an authentic poem. It brought tears to the eyes for my friends and I, when read allowed.
Melanie went every extra mile to make the service smooth and simple and was there to answer all questions had.
Special memories now captured in a special piece; thank you so much.
Melanie went every extra mile to make the service smooth and simple and was there to answer all questions had.
Special memories now captured in a special piece; thank you so much.
Added 28th Oct 2021
Adrien Ricoux
5.0
Married on 2nd Oct 2021
My partner and I had won this prize as part of a competition on WeddingsOnline and I (Groom) personally had a fantastic experience. My wedding speech was created in verse by Melanie from Instanza, which from beginning to end was an extremely simple, painless and stress free experience, whereas it was no more harder than answering a questionnaire. The end result was everything I envisaged and it had all my personal touches with added recommendations. I had also suggested a few phrases in Irish, for which she had broken down the words and provided audio files to be able to pronounce the words phonetically. I couldn't recommend this service enough and I would also check out all the other services she provides as I am no doubt we will return. Thank you so much for making making my day.
Added 20th Oct 2021
Claire
4.8
Married on 17th Sep 2021
Melanie was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She helped me with some wording to include in our invites and on the ceremony booklet. I cannot reccommend her and Instanza highly enough. I wouldn't hesitiate in using her service again.
Response from InStanza
Thanks Claire, the pleasure was all mine! I love incorporating family members names into my writing, as it really gives it that personal feel and touch. Wishing you and Jonathan a wonderful day, and wishing you many years of happiness together.
I'm delighted you were pleased with the end result.
Let me know if I can look after anything for you in the future.
Warm wishes,
Melanie x.
I'm delighted you were pleased with the end result.
Let me know if I can look after anything for you in the future.
Warm wishes,
Melanie x.
Added 22nd Jul 2021
Amanda Willoughby
Wedding on 10th Apr 2021
Thrilled with our Instanza surprise for our daughter and son in law. Melanie used all the information we supplied and turned it into a witty ditty that was entertaining and fun and such a great addition to the day. I recommend her highly. You will not be disappointed. Ten out of ten
Added 24th Jun 2021
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Melanie took everything I wanted to say, shaped it perfectly and struck the perfect balance between funny, warm and respectful. Nothing felt scripted or forced and it actually sounded like a better version of me.
She also gave me brilliant advice on delivery, timing and how to handle nerves on the day which made a huge difference.
I can't recommend Melanie highly enough to any best man who wants to enjoy the day without stressing about the speech.
Thank you so much Melanie.
Huge thanks for leaving such a glowing review.
I am so thrilled to hear that the speech felt natural and true to you, and that it struck the right balance.
You brought some really great stories to the table (always helpful!). It was my pleasure to shape them into something that felt comfortable, funny and respectful.
Thank you again.
Melanie.