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  • 2022
  • 2017
  • 2015
  • 2012
  • 2011

Clergy on Call ministries

English
Interfaith
Civil Union
Non-religious

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Marriage License & Certificate
  • Officiant
  • Great Planner
NANA
Miriam
Sophia
Marissa
Mary

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

About Pastor Bill

Pastor Bill officiates at weddings on Long Island, in the New York metro area, and in Westchester. Pastor Bill is an ordained minister, and was a full-time pastor for twenty years. In his many years of experience as a wedding officiant he has officiated at well over 1,800 weddings! His approach is very centered on the couple–who you are and what you want. His style is relaxed, and conversational. Pastor Bill's strives to see that you and your guests receive the respect and professional, compassionate care that you deserve. Pastor Bill is flexible and dependable, respected and well-liked. He has received many dozens of five-star reviews all over the internet where couples are saying just that!

Services Offered

Pastor Bill (Clergy On Call Ministries) offers customized wedding packages suited to your goals and dreams. He covers territory from Montauk to Manhattan, and Brooklyn to Westchester. Pastor Bill takes time to develop chemistry with you, and provides you with a worksheet to make it simple to plan your ceremony. By the time your wedding day arrives, you can relax about the ceremony, because you'll know exactly what's going to happen. Pastor Bill has a warm, engaging approach that draws in the crowd, and makes the couple feel special.

Clergy on Call Ministries offers include:

  • Just "making it legal" (license filing)
  • Customized wedding vows
  • Funerals and memorial services
  • Celebration of Life ceremonies
  • Vow renewal ceremonies
  • Baby dedication ceremonies
  • Pet memorial services

Areas Covered
Pastor Bill (Clergy on Call Ministries) serves in the Greater New York area including Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan and Westchester County. Pastor Bill is also available for destination weddings and elopements.

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FAQ

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$645

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$75

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Clergy on Call ministries

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Pastor Bill receives glowing reviews as an officiant for weddings and vow renewal ceremonies, praised for his warmth, positivity, and personalized approach that makes ceremonies deeply meaningful and memorable. Reviewers highlight his ability to craft ceremonies reflecting couples' visions and values, providing options ranging from religious to casual that can be tailored collaboratively. His professionalism, attention to detail, and knack for creating unique and emotional experiences are highly recommended, with guests expressing how touched and teary-eyed they were during the ceremonies. Overall, Pastor Bill's services are lauded for adding a special touch of love and meaning to weddings and anniversary celebrations.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Pastor Bill receives glowing reviews as an officiant for weddings and vow renewal ceremonies, praised for his warmth, positivity, and personalized approach that makes ceremonies deeply meaningful and memorable. Reviewers highlight his ability to craft ceremonies reflecting couples' visions and values, providing options ranging from religious to casual that can be tailored collaboratively. His professionalism, attention to detail, and knack for creating unique and emotional experiences are highly recommended, with guests expressing how touched and teary-eyed they were during the ceremonies. Overall, Pastor Bill's services are lauded for adding a special touch of love and meaning to weddings and anniversary celebrations.

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Joseph Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Knowledgeable, Attentive, and Warm Officiant

Pastor Bill was an excellent officiant at our wedding, and we are so happy we asked him to officiate our ceremony. Soon after contacting him, he asked us to sit down for a video call so we could get to know each other. After learning a bit about his background, his outlook on religion and spirituality, and his general style as an officiant, we thought he was a great fit for us.

Once we agreed to have him as our officiant, Bill gave us an overview of a sample ceremony with many options ranging from very religious to very casual, including options for personal vows and cultural traditions. He was totally willing to help us craft a ceremony that felt authentic to us, and provided very helpful feedback and advice on our draft until it was perfect.

On the wedding day, Bill arrived at the venue with time to spare. He was well versed in the process of signing the marriage license and walked us through it. At the ceremony, he spoke loudly, clearly, and with a warm expression. And he stayed for the cocktail hour and spoke with some of our guests, who all told us they enjoyed his conversation.

Many thanks again to Pastor Bill, and we hope this serves as our highest endorsement!
NANA
Nana Sent on 01/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Renewal of Vow

Pastor Bill is an exceptional individual who brought love, grace, and wisdom to our 23rd wedding anniversary celebration.

From the moment he arrived at our home, he exuded warmth and positivity, making us feel at ease and creating a sense of joy and peace in the air.

His presence added a special touch to our event, as he took the time to truly understand our vision for the day and ensure that every aspect of the ceremony reflected our love story and values. Pastor Bill's words were moving, heartfelt, and deeply personal, making our vow renewal ceremony truly meaningful and memorable.

What sets Pastor Bill apart is his ability to connect with people on a personal level and truly listen to their needs and desires. He went above and beyond to make our event unique and special, ensuring that it reflected who we are as a couple. We could not have asked for a more perfect officiant for our anniversary celebration.

If you are looking for a pastor who will make your event truly yours and create a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony that is tailored to your individual preferences, Pastor Bill is the perfect choice. We are so grateful for his presence at our celebration and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to add a touch of love and meaning to their special day. Thank you, Pastor Bill, for making our 23rd anniversary truly unforgettable.


If you are looking for someone to officiate an event and make it all about you, Pastor Billis is the right person for the job. We were so impressed with his services at our anniversary celebration, and we can't wait to work with him again in the future. Pastor B's attention to detail and personal touch truly made our event special, and we know he will do the same for you. When the time comes again for renewal, he will be our first call. Thank you, Pastor Bill, for your amazing talent and warm presence.


Pastor Bill officiated our 23rd wedding anniversary celebration, and we were truly blessed to have him with us. If you are seeking someone to make your event truly yours and ensure it is all about you, Pastor Bill is the perfect choice. His ability to create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony tailored to your wishes is truly special. We are already looking forward to calling on him for many more events in the future, and when the time comes for another vow renewal, Pastor Bill will undoubtedly be our first choice. Thank you, Pastor Bill, for making our celebration so memorable. We anticipate many more happy memories with you in the years ahead!
V
Vernlyn Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Working with Pastor William was a pleasure. Highly recommended by my family
Miriam
Miriam Sent on 08/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simple and Perfect!

I hired Pastor Bill for my wedding on 8/17/2024. Since the very first meeting, Pastor Bill was kind and personable. He took the time to get to know us. He personalized the ceremony based on what we wanted. It was very collaborative. He sends you a ceremony document and together you work with him to tailor the ceremony you wish. We wanted a ceremony that included several religious aspects (we are Catholic) but still felt personalized. He was able to accommodate our requests including bilingual readings to include our families. I would highly recommend him!
Sophia
Sophia Sent on 01/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream day

My husband and I worked with Pastor Bill in the weeks leading up to our wedding on 11/11/23. We cannot recommend anyone better suited for the job. We envisioned our wedding in a church originally but ultimately decided on an off-site ceremony. With that, came the difficulties of finding someone to marry us. After endless pages of new age options, finding Pastor Bill was a breathe of fresh air. He is one of the few around that checked all of our boxes - being able to bring in our catholic background without creating a stuffy ceremony. From the way we were able to customize our entire ceremony to how he listened to our wishes and asked the whys behind it- everything was exactly what we’d hoped for. Pro tip: ask him about the rough water! When asked what was our favorite part about our entire day, my husband and I both said the ceremony hands down. Pastor bill made it so special, so unique. Our vision was golden and romantic and from what I heard, there was not a dry eye in the house. 10/10 definitely recommend Also- he stepped out of the picture for the first kiss without being asked! Definitely a professional!
K
Katie Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding ceremony

My husband and I were so happy to have found Pastor Bill for our wedding ceremony. We were looking for someone who we felt truly cared about us and the celebration of marriage. After meeting with Pastor Bill we knew he was going to marry us. He made the whole process so seamless and stress free. We felt that our ceremony was custom to us and who we are while also being enjoyable and entertaining to our guests. We had so many guests at our wedding tell us it was the best ceremony they have ever been to and how almost everyone in the audience was tearing during the ceremony. We couldn’t have imagined using anyone but Pastor Bill for our day!!!
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Louis Sent on 10/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

Working with Pastor Bill was simply great. He was easy to get a hold of and is very professional. He responded quickly to our questions and was flexible with our requests. The day of, he was early (which is always nice so you do not have to stress about being on schedule) and was great during the ceremony. Five stars!!!
J
Jasmine Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We loved Pastor Bill!

Pastor Bill officiated our wedding in September. It was such a pleasure to work with him! He took the time to meet with us well in advance of our big day to get to know us as a couple and to understand our vision for the ceremony. In a short time, we connected with him. His ceremony worksheet was also super helpful: we were able to plan out our ceremony based on all of his religious and non-religious suggestions for the welcome, vow exchanges, and readings!

On the big day, his kind, sincere method of delivery had our friends and family smiling, laughing and crying at all the right moments. Everyone was engaged and excited, all thanks to the Pastor's excellent work. Pastor Bill was more than just our officiant, he was family for the day.

We love Pastor Bill and would highly recommend him to everyone!
Marissa
Marissa Sent on 09/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service!

Pastor Bill was a lifesaver for our wedding! Our original officiant last minute ( quite literally 4 days before the wedding ) could not perform due to covid and Pastor Bill immediately stepped in. That said, the ceremony was still perfect! We could not have asked for more from the tailored pre-wedding consult (which was so helpful and simple) to the tailored day of experience.. Pastor Bill was great. Definitely recommend his services to other Brides!
Mary
Mary Sent on 07/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor Bill is the Best

My wedding was amazing. I couldn't have ask for any other officiated. Pastor Bill was warm and connected to us as a newly couple during the whole process. He is well experienced and patient with the procedure of getting to know his couples. We appreciate the passion he has for his job and would gladly recommend him to any one who wants a special made ceremony. Thank you for being present to our big day and making us official Pastor Bill!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Capriccio Ensemble has had the pleasure of working with William Britton from "Clergy on Call Ministries" on several occasions. At each ceremony he is smiling at the bride and groom, performs a warm, caring service and is very easy to work with. He is respectful of everyone he comes into contact with which to me is the hallmark of a person with class and dignity. If you contact him please mention that Natalie and CE/Capriccio Ensemble highly recommended him! You can't go wrong by booking Clergy on Call..

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