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On WeddingWire since 2023

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, as well as 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$500

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$250

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)?

$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?

CO
FL
IL
IN
IA
MI
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 2024 Winner
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Mark, an officiant from Special Moments, receives high praise and recommendations from multiple reviewers. He is described as professional, attentive, and accommodating. Mark takes the time to understand the couples' vision and personalizes the ceremony accordingly. He is commended for his communication skills and flexibility in scheduling meetings. Guests at the weddings appreciate Mark's ability to create a smooth and meaningful ceremony, and he receives compliments from both the bride and groom's families. Overall, Mark is highly recommended for his excellent service as a wedding officiant.

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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, an officiant from Special Moments, receives high praise and recommendations from multiple reviewers. He is described as professional, attentive, and accommodating. Mark takes the time to understand the couples' vision and personalizes the ceremony accordingly. He is commended for his communication skills and flexibility in scheduling meetings. Guests at the weddings appreciate Mark's ability to create a smooth and meaningful ceremony, and he receives compliments from both the bride and groom's families. Overall, Mark is highly recommended for his excellent service as a wedding officiant.

Michael
Michael Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Finding Mark was a Blessing!

My wife and I would just like to start off by say that Mark was absolutely wonderful. With all the decision making that goes into wedding planning, hiring someone to actually marry you can be especially nerve racking. Finding Mark was a blessing.

Mark was well planned and thoughtful. He was very attentive to our vision for the ceremony, offered suggestions and had a variety of options for the sequencing of the ceremony and verbiage used so that we could feel expressed and well represented through him.

Setting up meetings and phone calls were very seamless. Mark was flexible and available when it was convenient for our schedule.

The ceremony was smooth. Mark worked together with the DJ, the venue coordinator and the wedding party to ensure everyone stayed on cadences. Best of all was the amount of compliments we receive from our guests for how great of a job Mark did! My mother-in-law said, “It felt like Mark really knew us both so well”.

We couldn’t say “Thank You” enough to Mark for making our very special day that much more than we expected.
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Holly G. Sent on 11/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding officiant

Mark from Special Moments was outstanding! He really listened to what we envisioned for our ceremony and presented it perfectly. His attention to personal details really brought our love story to life. I highly recommend him!
Brenda
Brenda T. Sent on 12/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Made it easy

We had a micro destination wedding and Mark was helpful from start to end, understanding our specific requests and following all the way through. My sister liked him so much she is going to book him for her renewal.
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Mark Bidlake
Mark Bidlake
Officiant and Pastor

I was raised the son and grandson of Methodist ministers. Along the way I've attended services of a variety of faiths, but often prefer the peace and majesty of the outdoors. My career has taken me across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and has exposed me to many cultures. I've learned flexibility and appreciation of different beliefs, values, and lifestyles.

My Bachelors degree includes a minor in communications, and my Masters degree a specialization in organizational psychology. I've had extensive training in communications and presentation skills, consulting and facilitation skils. In my professional life, I have made countless presentations, including to groups as large as 1,000 people. I'm also a published author, and I love the power and magic of words.

Serving as an Officiant or Minister I meet wonderful couples, and have the opportunity to help make your big day more beautiful, unique and special.

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