Events & Packages
Every gathering,
thoughtfully crafted.
Each Melo experience is built around you — your guests, your occasion, your story. Whether you're gathering in the golden hours of morning or the soft glow of evening, we have a package for every chapter.
Daytime Experiences
Sun-drenched gatherings.
Up to 8 guests
The Cozy Chapter
Perfect for intimate gatherings
Ideal for
Book clubs, small birthday brunches, casual literary afternoons
- Curated artisan bagel grazing board (4 varieties)
- Seasonal cream cheese spreads & toppings
- Styled grazing spread with florals & greenery
- Book-themed décor & literary accents
- 2 guided book discussion prompts
Up to 16 guests
The Literary Gathering
Our most popular experience
Ideal for
Bridal showers, birthday celebrations, corporate book clubs
- Curated artisan bagel grazing board (6 varieties)
- Seasonal cream cheese spreads & toppings
- Full styled grazing spread with florals, greenery & candles
- Book-themed activity (trivia, character match, or literary bingo)
- Personalized event signage
- Keepsake bookmark favors for guests
Up to 30 guests
The Grand Narrative
A fully immersive literary event
Ideal for
Themed celebrations, large showers, corporate events, milestone birthdays
- Curated artisan bagel grazing board (8+ varieties)
- Full seasonal spread with sweet & savory toppings
- Fully themed grazing display — custom to your chosen book or era
- Two book-inspired activities or games
- Custom event signage & menus
- Keepsake favors for all guests
- Professional setup & end-of-event cleanup included
All packages are customizable. Pricing provided during your consultation — every event is unique.
Melo Bagels and Books
After Dark
When the sun goes down, the stories get richer. Our After Dark experiences bring the same artisan bagel grazing boards and literary magic into the evening — with moody candlelight, dark florals, and an atmosphere made for lingering.
Up to 10 guests
Twilight Pages
An intimate evening for the night owls
Ideal for
Evening book clubs, girls' night in, cozy winter gatherings
- Curated artisan bagel grazing board (4 varieties)
- Savory & sweet evening spreads
- Moody candlelit grazing display with dark florals
- Book-themed evening activity
- Personalized event signage
Up to 20 guests
Midnight Chapter
A fully styled evening literary experience
Ideal for
Evening celebrations, mystery dinners, themed night events, bachelorette gatherings
- Curated artisan bagel grazing board (6 varieties)
- Full evening spread with savory & indulgent toppings
- Dramatic candlelit grazing display — dark florals, moody greenery & tapers
- Two evening book-inspired activities
- Custom event signage & menus
- Keepsake favors for all guests
Up to 30 guests
The Dark Academia
An immersive night to remember
Ideal for
Large evening celebrations, themed galas, milestone events, corporate evening gatherings
- Curated artisan bagel grazing board (8+ varieties)
- Full evening spread — savory, sweet & indulgent
- Fully themed dark grazing display — custom to your chosen book, era, or aesthetic
- Multiple evening activities & games
- Custom event signage, menus & place cards
- Keepsake favors for all guests
- Professional setup & end-of-event cleanup included
All After Dark packages are customizable. Pricing provided during your consultation.
Little Readers
Children's Packages
Bring the magic of books and bagels to the little ones. Our children's packages are designed for birthday parties, reading celebrations, and fun literary get-togethers — colorful, interactive, and full of wonder.
Up to 10 kids
The Little Reader
A sweet literary party for little book lovers
Ideal for
Birthday parties, reading celebrations, end-of-school gatherings
- Kid-friendly bagel grazing board with fun toppings & spreads
- Colorful book-themed display & décor
- Story time activity or read-aloud moment
- Literary coloring or craft station
- Keepsake bookmark favors for each child
Up to 20 kids
The Story Party
A fully styled children's literary celebration
Ideal for
Birthday parties, classroom celebrations, library events, themed get-togethers
- Kid-friendly bagel grazing board (4 varieties) with fun toppings
- Themed grazing display based on a favorite book or character
- Story time + interactive book activity
- Literary craft station for all guests
- Custom event signage & menus
- Keepsake bookmark favors for every child
Up to 30 kids
The Grand Story
The ultimate children's literary experience
Ideal for
Large birthday parties, school events, library celebrations, group get-togethers
- Kid-friendly bagel grazing board (6 varieties) with creative toppings
- Fully custom themed grazing display — any book, character, or world
- Story time + two interactive book activities or games
- Literary craft station with take-home projects
- Custom signage, menus & place cards
- Keepsake favors for every child
- Professional setup & end-of-event cleanup included
All children's packages are customizable to your theme and age group. Pricing confirmed during consultation.
At Every Event
The Blank Book
Archive.
At every Melo gathering — day or night — you'll find a quiet corner with a collection of blank books waiting to be filled. This is the Blank Book Archive.
If you feel moved to, pick up a pen and leave a piece of yourself behind. A memory from the day. A thought that struck you mid-conversation. A line from a book you love. A story only you know. Anything at all — written anonymously, kept permanently.
Over time, the Archive grows into something extraordinary: a living, breathing collection of stories, thoughts, and moments from every person who has ever gathered with us. A library written not by one author, but by everyone.
No names. No pressure. Just your words, if you want to leave them.
Leave your mark.
Every blank page is an invitation. Every word you leave becomes part of something larger than the moment.
Make It Yours
Add-ons & Extras
Every package — day or night — can be enhanced with these optional extras. Mix and match to create exactly the experience you have in mind.
Blind Date with a Book
Each guest receives a mystery book wrapped in brown paper with only a few cryptic clues on the outside. The reveal is half the fun.
Bedazzle Your Book
A creative station where guests decorate and personalize their own book cover with gems, ribbons, stamps, and more — a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.
Dessert Add-On
A complementary dessert board with book-themed cookies, pastries, and seasonal sweets to round out your spread.
Author-Inspired Theme
Full décor and activity package themed around a specific author, book, or literary era.
Host On-Site
Want me to stay for the duration of your gathering? I'll remain on-site from setup through the end of your event — available to refresh the spread, assist guests, and handle everything in between.
Photography Styling
We style the grazing spread specifically for your photographer or content creator.
The Process
From inquiry to gathering.
Reach Out
Fill out our inquiry form with your event details — date, guest count, and the vibe you're going for.
Consultation
We'll connect to talk through your vision, choose a package, and plan every detail together.
We Set Up
We arrive 1–2 hours before your gathering, build the grazing spread, style the florals, and set every detail — then we're out of your way.
You Gather
Your guests arrive to a fully styled, beautiful experience. We return at the agreed time to clean up — you don't lift a finger.
Ready to start your story?
Every event is one-of-a-kind. Reach out and let's create something you and your guests will talk about long after the last bagel is gone.