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Weddings by Bill Gillespie is a Jacksonville, Florida-based wedding officiant offering vow renewals and wedding services all over the world. Bill has been performing weddings since 1995 and specializes in traditional and nontraditional venues, such as banquet halls, historic sites, chapels, private homes and beaches. No matter the setting of your special day, Bill will go above and beyond to make sure you have a sincere and memorable wedding ceremony. He’ll sit down with you before your day arrives to draft out the order of events in your ceremony. Whether you write your own vows or go the traditional route, Bill will help your ceremony be unique to you. Inquire about Weddings by Bill Gillespie today to set up your consultation!

Services Offered
Weddings by Bill Gillespie performs a wide variety of ceremony styles, including civil, secular, spirit, religious and nonreligious. Bill is licensed in Florida and Georgia. His services include:

  • Counseling
  • Customized vows
  • Rehearsals
  • Vow renewals

Couples Choice Winner: 2015-2021 --- Seven Years in a Row!

Bill is retired military, and offers a military discount to active duty, national guard, reserve, or retired veterans.

  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

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

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

FL
GA

Reviews of Weddings by Bill Gillespie

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Ashley Sent on 11/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Bill is a Keeper!!

Go, Bill, Go, Bill! My husband and I would recommend Bill to anyone looking for an officiant that is flexible, attentive, and so much fun to work with! He was always quick to communicate with us and when I had any typical bride-worries, he assured me that he would do his very best to ensure the ceremony went smoothly…and he did exactly that! When we discussed our vows, Bill gave us many wonderful ideas to chose from and also then let us tweak one of his ideas to be exactly what we wanted! Thank you for all you did to make our day just right!!
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Fishers Sent on 09/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Bill was professional and provided amazing ceremony scripts. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant!
Mariah
Mariah Sent on 08/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Bill was absolutely amazing!! From our first conversation over the phone, I knew that he was the best fit for us. He was extremely professional, detailed, organized, and very kind. Our guests loved how the ceremony & 100% would recommend to anyone! He was great!!
Vicky
Vicky Sent on 02/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely Professional & Accommodating!!

From the beginning of our planning, Bill was very helpful and accommodating to what we had envisioned for our wedding! He made the process so smooth and stress-free despite us being all over the place in the days leading up to the wedding. We are so grateful for his flexibility and professionalism throughout the whole process! Our family and friends loved him and we are certainly grateful for him being a part of the most important part of our day!
EDWARD
Edward Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service

When we chose Bill, we didn't know that he had Married our friends earlier this year. Bill was awesome he really made everything go real smooth. we will refer him to our friends in the future
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Michelle Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Bill was great to work with. We discussed in depth what we wanted our ceremony experience to be and he was able to take our requests and create a perfect ceremony for us. We highly recommend him!
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Kristin Sent on 12/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful day and wonderful officiant!

Bill is great! Couldn’t recommend him enough! He’s very patient and generous with his time - wonderful script that made for a beautiful ceremony!
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Nathalia Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

Bill was professional and very helpful when listening to what we envisioned our wedding. We met and discussed different options, and he was very informative. The day of our wedding there were a few hiccups but Bill was able to help us keep things going for the big day. Highly recommend!.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bill is awesome!

My wedding day was a mess because our venue flooded out. We were running super behind on our time schedule, but Bill was patient and understanding. I would highly recommend Bill. He was communicative and made us feel really comfortable and did an excellent job at our ceremony. He is very professional and easy to work with. You will not regret hiring him for your special day.
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Kyara Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever!

Mr. Gillespie is amazing! He is punctual, knowledgeable, so down to earth. I especially love that he has a strong voice (because my DJ forgot his lapel mic). He's very flexible with dates and times for both weddings and rehearsals. I also loved the way he customized our wedding to include a breaking of the glass and to make them personable and specific to our personalities.
You will not go wrong by hiring him :)
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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