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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.

Pricing

Starting at $395
Couples usually spend
$550

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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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Multiple reviewers highly praised Father Bill for officiating their weddings, emphasizing his kind and welcoming demeanor, thorough planning guide, and personalized ceremonies. They appreciated his prompt responses to questions, calm and organized presence on the big day, and his helpfulness in guiding them through the service. Reviewers found his services to be reasonably priced and noted that his ceremonies received compliments from guests for being special and unique, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a religious ceremony outside of a traditional church setting.

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Multiple reviewers highly praised Father Bill for officiating their weddings, emphasizing his kind and welcoming demeanor, thorough planning guide, and personalized ceremonies. They appreciated his prompt responses to questions, calm and organized presence on the big day, and his helpfulness in guiding them through the service. Reviewers found his services to be reasonably priced and noted that his ceremonies received compliments from guests for being special and unique, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a religious ceremony outside of a traditional church setting.

Katherine
Katherine Sent on 07/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony

Father William did a fantastic job. We had the luxury of going to visit his church in Scranton. We genuinely enjoyed how he did things and many of the people who were invited to the wedding raves about him. I recommend to anyone who wants a priest who enjoys bringing Christ or love into a ceremony. 10/10 Price was perfect as well!
Regina
Regina Sent on 09/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Father Bill is the best.

I don't think my husband and I can thank Father Bill enough for all of his guidance and help with planning our wedding ceremony. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful. I cannot begin to tell you how many friends and family members complimented us on how magical and meaningful our ceremony was; everyone really felt the love from our vows, the readings and Father Bill's beautiful prayers. Father Bill is super accommodating and was quick to respond with every question I had! He also made my husband and I feel at ease when we were nervous and I cannot believe how well we did with his help 🤗 Everything was perfect, it was the most perfect day! Thank you Father Bill!
Tess
Tess Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Father bill officiated our wedding on 8/28/21 and we could not have been happier with our decision to hire him. We new as soon as we had our initial zoom meeting with him that we would be choosing him. He had such a friendly and kind demeanor, and was super easy to talk to. We really appreciated his flexibility in accommodating our wishes in how we wanted our ceremony to go. He listened to our requests and gave us some of his suggestions, and the outcome was our dream wedding ceremony! He came to our rehearsal too which was very helpful. We got lots of compliments on his progressive style in officiating our wedding. We would absolutely 10/10 recommend him!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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