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  • 2023
  • 2020

Rev. Father William A. Mentz

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Father Bill is a wedding officiant and Independent Catholic Franciscan priest in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Father Bill serves the Progressive Catholic Church as pastor of Ss Francis and Clare parish and conducts weddings of all types for the surrounding community. Father Bill will help you plan a customized ceremony for your special day in an professional manner, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests. In addition to providing officiant services, Father Bill is also able to provide audio solutions for your off-site ceremony including microphones and bluetooth capability for ceremony music.

Services Offered

Father Bill can offer services for a variety of Christian denominations, including traditional Catholic ceremonies. These services can include scripture reading, blending of sand, and unity candle ceremonies. He also offers wedding officiant services for interfaith and non-denominational marriages, civil unions, and vow renewal ceremonies. Father Bill works with you to write or select the best vows for your special day, and conducts ceremony rehearsals and pre-marital counseling as needed.

Experience

  • 9 years in business

FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

$15

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Father Bill is highly praised by couples for his caring and thoughtful officiating at wedding ceremonies. He is commended for creating beautiful and intimate ceremonies that incorporate personal touches, receiving many compliments for his heartfelt words and significant presence. Couples express gratitude for his kindness, responsiveness during the planning process, and guidance throughout, making their ceremonies special and memorable. He is recommended for his warmth, responsiveness, and ability to customize ceremonies to reflect each couple's love story.

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Father Bill is highly praised by couples for his caring and thoughtful officiating at wedding ceremonies. He is commended for creating beautiful and intimate ceremonies that incorporate personal touches, receiving many compliments for his heartfelt words and significant presence. Couples express gratitude for his kindness, responsiveness during the planning process, and guidance throughout, making their ceremonies special and memorable. He is recommended for his warmth, responsiveness, and ability to customize ceremonies to reflect each couple's love story.

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Sue Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Feeling blessed

We were truly blessed to have Father Bill perform our wedding ceremony. He was absolutely wonderful—caring, warm, and incredibly thoughtful. He helped create a beautiful and intimate ceremony that included our children and grandchildren in the most loving way. His words were heartfelt, and his presence made the day even more special. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to guide us through such an important moment. We are deeply grateful for his kindness and the love he brought to our celebration.
Highly recommend!
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Shannon Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful Ceremony!

We cannot thank Father Bill enough for being a part of our wedding day and officiating our ceremony! He was so helpful in the planning process and our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. We received so many compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was! We highly recommend Father Bill!!
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Shannon Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful Ceremony!

We cannot thank Father Bill enough for being a part of our wedding day and officiating our ceremony! He was very responsive and so helpful in the planning process. We received so many compliments for how beautiful our ceremony was. Highly recommend!!
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Kyle Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer ceremony!

Father Bill gave us all we could have hoped for and more! From the very start of our wedding planning journey he was incredibly kind and welcoming. He walked us through the whole process and put our minds at ease almost immediately. He always responded promptly to whatever questions we had pop up throughout the planning process and was very accommodating to all of our needs from day one. Our families are still talking about how beautiful our ceremony was! Highly recommended!
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Caroline Sent on 09/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Officiant

Father William Mentz did an excellent job officiating our wedding. He provided us with a thorough planning guide ahead of time that included many different ceremony selections we could pick from, which was very helpful. He responds best via phone calls during the planning process. On our wedding day he arrived on time and was organized. He spoke clearly and confidently during our ceremony. We would definitely recommend Father Bill and are happy he officiated our wedding!
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John Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Father Mentz Was Amazing

Father Bill officiated our wedding and we couldn’t be happier. Not only did he do an amazing job with our vows, he basically acted as our wedding coordinator. He guided us through the service in his affable, gentle manner. He was always calm, and made us feel at ease. He even guided us after the service with the process. We didn’t have a coordinator, but we didn’t need one. He was a God send for us and we couldn’t be happier. Truly the best!
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Rachel Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Reverend Father Mentz officiated my daughter's wedding over the weekend ; from beginning to end, Father Bill's officiating was PERFECT!

Father agreed to drive a long distance, knew exactly what to do and when, and was reasonably priced, with all of it going to his Church.
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Caroline Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend, Best Officiant!!

It couldn't have been any more perfect. He was so calm and at ease which definitely helped us. He timed it perfectly with moving around to the front of us and made it seem so natural. Many guests complimented as well and said they haven't been to a wedding ceremony like that before and appreciated all the love that was shown. Highly recommend!
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Jenna Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic - Father Mentz is the best!

Father Mentz was fantastic. He was always responsive to us and so kind. He performed a beautiful ceremony that everyone was talking about throughout the night. We wanted a religious ceremony outside of the church, especially because my husband has been married before. What a fantastic human being - I highly recommend!
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Melanie Sent on 10/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!!

Father Mentz made my special day extremely special. He helped me how to incorporate my deceased parent into the wedding ceremony. That was something incredibly important to me. Father Mentz understood that! He responded quickly and answered my many questions in a timely manner. You won’t go wrong if you choose Father Mentz. He helped my day be absolutely perfect!
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