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Mark Forrest Bidlake
Mark Forrest Bidlake
Owner

3 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

1 team member

Special Moments Services is a wedding officiant company located in Plainfield, Illinois. This company is focused on creating and delivering the best in professional officiant and ministerial services for weddings, elopements, renewal of vows, baptisms, funerals, and celebrations of life. Wedding officiant Mark Bidlake draws on a rich experience in public speaking and is looking forward to helping you make your day special.

Services Offered

Special Moments Services offers its services to couples planning interfaith and non-religious ceremonies, civil unions, and vow renewals. Mark will also happily attend and lead you in a ceremony rehearsal ahead of time, ensuring that everyone feels confident on the day of your event. Additionally, Mark offers pre-marital counseling services to couples who wish to strengthen the foundation of their relationship before walking down the aisle.

Pricing

Starting at $300
Couples usually spend $600
Premarital coaching and counsel
$100 / starting price
Meaningful conversations in a safe environment
Fully customized in scope and duration
Pricing based on hours, scope, # of sessions
Rehearsal Leadership
$225 / starting price
Weekday Monday-Thursday discount $100 off
Most popular
Custom-written personalized wedding ceremony
$450 / starting price
Availability for help with any aspect of wedding
Onsite coordination w/ musicians DJ, venue
Special Moments Process (several features)
Full ceremony script for your edits, approval
Processional and recessional written into script
Full range of options - secular to religious

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$125

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
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
CO
FL
IL
IN
IA
MI
MO
OR
TX
WI

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish
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Reviews of Special Moments Services

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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22 reviews
100% recommend it
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Mark from Special Moments Services receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for his attention to detail, personalization of ceremonies, punctuality, and professionalism. Couples appreciate his ability to craft beautiful scripts tailored to their love stories, make the ceremony run smoothly, and engage with guests warmly. Mark's flexibility, helpful guidance, and genuine care for his clients shine through in the numerous commendations, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a memorable and heartfelt wedding experience.

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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.

Mark from Special Moments Services receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for his attention to detail, personalization of ceremonies, punctuality, and professionalism. Couples appreciate his ability to craft beautiful scripts tailored to their love stories, make the ceremony run smoothly, and engage with guests warmly. Mark's flexibility, helpful guidance, and genuine care for his clients shine through in the numerous commendations, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a memorable and heartfelt wedding experience.

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Kevin Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mark was the best!

Hiring Mark was the best decision we could have made! From the start, he was friendly and accommodating, going so far as to have a Zoom meeting with my wife and I before hiring him. He even told us his story, which had some similarities to our own love story and added a personal touch to his service. He offered suggestions, which were very good, while maintaining that this was our wedding and it should be what we want. He also took notes on our love story, the good, the bad, and the humorous, and incorporated it very well into the ceremony. My wife is from Nepal, and he did a prepared greeting in Nepali to acknowledge her parents, relatives, and friends. Finally, he was also very friendly the whole day, engaging in conversations with many of the guests before the ceremony (while we had some unforeseen delays), and at the reception. If you are looking for an officiant, I would highly recommend Mark! We are so glad we chose him!
Trey
Trey Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience! Mark would take the time do really get to know us.

Went and got breakfast with Mark for a meeting and would ask great questions and would be open to critiques and changes we would ask for. Great to work with!
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mark was the best!

Mark was so absolutely amazing. Answered all 1000+ of my questions, talked us through the entire process and made sure our ceremony went off without a hitch. It was truly magical and we have Mark to thank for all of it♥️
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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