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ctlax11
Wedding: 10/24/2009
Reviews: 6
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Reverand Bill was like a dream came true. My husband and I when in the search for an officiant looked to many friends and referrals for how to go about selecting our officiant. We could not have been any happier with his services.

We had a non-denominational ceremony with a slight religious overtone that was spectacular. Every single one of our 130 guests came up to us personally to thank us for the most enjoyable and personable ceremony they have ever witnessed. Bill took our "stories" and molded them into an easy flowing, funny and personal homily that we are still raving about. I know it's often times hard to please some of the "men in the crowd" at a wedding, but even our groomsmen were laughing and enjoying the ceremony. And that is saying a lot.

I may be a little biased, but hands down the BEST ceremony I have ever been a part of and/or a witness to. It was amazing!

Reviewed On:
11/10/2009

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Jennifer and Will
Wedding: Last year
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Bill was fantastic. We were able to incorporate religious elements into our ceremony without going over the top. He made the ceremony personal by incorportating our "story" about how my husband and I met and added some light humor, which was a nice touch.

I had no idea what I needed to do to plan out the ceremony, but Bill made everything very easy. We met with him several months prior to the ceremony and he provided us with ure verses, examplese of ceremony traditions, samples of vows and more.

Reviewed On:
10/24/2009

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Officiant

MeganB
Wedding: 10/04/2009
Reviews: 6
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

We loved having Rev. Bill as our officiant. He was great to work with in the year we were planning the wedding, meeting with us twice in person and answering a lot of our questions through email. He is very friendly and relaxed and will give you exactly the kind of ceremony you want. All of our guests loved hearing the story of how we met and got together, and they commented that it was the most personal wedding they had ever attended. Bill had everyone laughing throughout the ceremony, and you can see the big smiles on everyone's faces in the ceremony photos.

Reviewed On:
10/10/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Victoria and Michael
Wedding: 09/19/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Bill was great! He had us write our story separately and then he combined our 2 versions for the ceremony.

Reviewed On:
10/08/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Jennifer
Wedding: 07/25/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Rev. Bill was great. We met with several other officiants before choosing one, and we felt Bill was the best choice, hands down. He did a wonderful job at our rehearsal and our ceremony. Highly recommended.

Reviewed On:
08/12/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

MerRhosyn and Zachary
Wedding: 07/04/2009
Reviews: 8
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Choosing Bill Cochran as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. My fiance and I have very different religious backgrounds and it was very clear after speaking with Bill on the phone that he would be able to work with us to create a ceremony that was a reflection of us and our beliefs. We worked with him to design a ceremony that incorporated all of the elements that were important to us - his guidance concerning vows, readings, blessings, etc. was very helpful. On the day of our wedding, we were surprised and excited to hear Bill's homily, assembled from material we provided him about our courtship and feelings for one another. He did a fabulous job making us feel comfortable and calm during the rehearsal and the real deal. Our diverse assortment of guests were all equally thrilled with how genuine and meaningful our ceremony was.

Reviewed On:
08/27/2009

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nazienaz
Wedding: 06/20/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Bill was amazing! We got so many comliments on our ceremony. He really personalized it and made it all about us. He took the time to get to know us and learn about our story. I will definitely recommend Bill to anyone I know getting married!

Reviewed On:
07/27/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Amanda
Wedding: 06/06/2009
Reviews: 9
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

My husband and I, our family and all of our friends told us that this was the best wedding they have ever been too. Bill made our day so special and memorable. He has a very special gift for making the ceremony special and unique. He did such an amazing job, I just can not put it into words how much we truly appreciate Bill officiating our wedding.

Reviewed On:
06/08/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

sarouai
Wedding: 05/24/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Pastor Bill did a great job officiating our wedding. From our first meeting we knew that he would be the perfect person to officiate our ceremony. He was very helpful and flexible to work with our schedule. All of our guests loved the portion of the ceremony where he gave a background of our relationship. Thanks again!
Sandra & Ben

Reviewed On:
06/02/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

MattysGirl09
Wedding: 05/16/2009
Reviews: 7
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

We used Bill for both marriage counseling and a wedding officiant. We believe our marriage counseling really helped us grow stronger as a couple, and Bill was great to work with. We also received many compliments about him on our wedding day. Our ceremony was very special, and it was tailored just for us. It was perfect!

Reviewed On:
07/15/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Lauren
Wedding: 05/09/2009
Reviews: 2
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)

Bill was a wonderful choice for our ceremony. He made the day personal and intimate. I had many complements from guests about where we found him after the ceremony. He is a great listener and tailored the ceremony the way that my husband and I dreamed it would be. We wouldn't have changed a thing.

Reviewed On:
06/05/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Cari
Wedding: 05/08/2009
Reviews: 6
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Bill was outstanding to work with. We didn't know exactly what we were looking for, but when we met Bill we knew he was the person we wanted to conduct our wedding. He was friendly and funny and so easy to talk to. We signed up for the pre-marriage counseling sessions (which is optional) and enjoyed going through the sessions together... working to be a stronger couple. And the ceremony! Bill helped us prepare in advance to make the ceremony exactly how we wanted it. When it came to the day of the wedding, it was so personal and fun. Many of our guests commented how terrific he was, and what a special ceremony it was. We couldn't have been more pleased!

Reviewed On:
06/01/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

vanise
Wedding: 11/02/2008
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Bill performed our ceremony and we couldn't be happier! He was great and very flexible to work with. We met with him twice before the rehearsal/ceremony and he had us each write a "story" about how we met and our relationship and from that he shared it in our ceremony. That's the perfect way to make our wedding our way and so special to us and our guest. I would definitely recommend him to any one looking for a great wedding service!

Reviewed On:
12/03/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

mdbride2008
Wedding: 10/18/2008
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Rev. Bill was great to work with. He did a great job with the ceremony and incorporated personal details in it. We recieved a lot of comment about well people liked the ceremony. We met with him about 2 months before to talk to him about specifics and what reading we wanted to do. I would highly recommend Bill.

Reviewed On:
10/31/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

orchid
Wedding: 08/16/2008
Reviews: 8
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Joyce Cochran performed our ceremony and we couldn't be happier! She was a great choice. We met with her twice before the rehearsal/ceremony and found her to be very genuine and likeable. She had us each write a "story" about how we met and our relationship and from that she wrote a beautiful ceremony. She stayed for part of the reception too, which I thought was lovely. We couldn't be happier!

Reviewed On:
09/21/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

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