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Rev. Phil Landers
19 years in business
We speak English and Italian
Small team (2-10 members)
Rev. Phil Landers will craft a ceremony that is fun, memorable and no-stress!
Rev. Phil offers 3 packages. All ceremonies are 30 minutes or less. So, all are "short and sweet." He has ideas you've never thought of -- for he has married over 1400 couples.
He will do something no other officiant does. From a 5-star review, "And then—he did something no one expected. Phil included a one-of-a-kind element in the ceremony that none of our guests had ever seen before. It was creative, heartfelt, and incredibly moving. People are still talking about it, and honestly, so are we." Meet Rev. Phil via zoom and he will explain it.
He also offers a complete script in advance, a one hour rehearsal on a separate day, a 90 minute planning meeting, to share your love story at your wedding! That's the ultimate way to personalize a ceremony and to add laughter.
Like you, NETFLIX was searching for the best Chicago area officiant. They chose only one officiant to do multiple weddings on LOVE IS BLIND -- Rev. Phil!
He is the FIRST Chicago wedding officiant inducted into The Knot Hall of Fame! He has 570+ reviews here on WeddingWire,-- way more than any other offiiciant. Try to find a bad one (really).
Research him -- watch love story videos and read reviews. What he does is so extra-ordinary.
NEXT STEP: meet on Zoom for a FREE one hour consultation.
With a team of 6, someone is available for your wedding!
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Rev. Phil works with couples who are NON-RELIGIOUS, single faith and interfaith. Although a real minister, he wants your ceremony to reflect you, not him. The complete script in advance (very rare) will prove it's just the way YOU want it.
He works with couples with the following religious backgrounds:
- Baptist
- Catholic
- Episcopalian
- Evangelical
- Jewish
- Lutheran
- Methodist
- Non-denominational Christian
- Orthodox Christian
- Presbyterian
- Quaker
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Reviews of "I Do" Weddings with Rev. Phil Landers
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Rev. Phil receives glowing reviews as an officiant for weddings, with multiple couples praising his personalized, heartfelt, and unforgettable ceremonies. He is known for creating a warm, intimate atmosphere, weaving couples' love stories seamlessly into ceremonies, and incorporating unique elements that leave lasting impressions. Couples appreciate his professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to put them at ease throughout the planning process. From surprise vow renewals to elaborate ceremonies, Rev. Phil's personalized touch and attention to detail shine through, making him a highly recommended officiant for couples looking for a special and meaningful wedding ceremony.
Rev. Phil rocks!
He had meaningful contributions to the script that highlighted things about us as a couple. He created a guide, and script that was shared with us incrementally before the big day. On top of his organization, he was lighthearted, friendly, and flexible. He remembered small things about us and created a warmth to our rehearsal and wedding day.
From the very beginning, communication was seamless. He was always quick to reply, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to work with. From our first zoom call with him, we had full confidence that our ceremony would be perfect.
The Most Personal and Meaningful Ceremony We Could Have Imagined
My absolute favorite part of the entire day was when my husband and I shared our reasons for why we love each other — a beautiful idea that Rev. Phill incorporated perfectly. Hearing those words out loud, realizing how aligned our hearts and thoughts were, and seeing our guests’ reactions was unforgettable. It’s something we will cherish for the rest of our lives, and so many guests told us afterward how touching and personal it was.
Rev. Phill went above and beyond in every way. His warmth, sincerity, and professionalism made us feel completely at ease, and it truly felt like he had known us for years. We would not have wanted anyone else to officiate our wedding — he was absolutely perfect for us and worth every penny.
Rev. Phill made our day more meaningful than we ever could have imagined, and we will gladly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for an officiant who will make your ceremony personal, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
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Reverend Phil Made Us Laugh and Cry (In the Best Way!)
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Our team loves working with Reverend Phil! He is organized, detailed and very personable. Highly Recommend!
Collaborating with Reverend Phil for Jason & Christine's Wedding was a wonderful experience! He is a true professional that is committed to what he does and is a difference-maker in the industry! Our teamwork was spot on, communication was great, and fed off each other throughout the ceremony as I provided audio support, organized, and directed the process with him! I can't wait till the next time we get to work together! A seamless and exciting process it will be! You owe it to yourself to witness all that Reverend Phil can help you create for your ceremony!
Rev. Phil has serviced many ceremony events at the Grove and has a warm and friendly way as he works with the couples who get married here.
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